From Radtec for the Yokomo BD7 comes a set of low-profile pivot balls that sport a reduced height to allow for more traction in corners when used as camber link ball studs. 1mm lower in height than the original Yokomo ZC-206SH parts the 4.3x10mm balls come made for hex head wrenches and they sport a hard-coated surface for super-smooth suspension operation.
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VBC Racing have a range of new option parts for the Wildfire D07 touring car available such as a chassis mounted steering post set, a steering rack stiffener post, a 2-point suspension mount shim set as well as front and rear stabiliser sets. Starting with the steering post set, the parts allow to convert the “floating” steering assembly into a conventional, chassis mounted steering in order to adapt the cornering characteristics to your liking. Included is a pair of bellcrank posts and countersunk screws.
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New from Teamsaxo comes the TS01097 formula bodyshell. Its design resembles a late 1980’s, early 1990’s formula 1 car and it is best used on medium to high speed tracks. The body is made from clear polycarbonate and made to fit most of today’s formula chassis.
Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]
Fantom Racing introduce the Tour Spec 10.5T IONv4 540-size electric brushless motor. Specially built for the new 10.5 Tour class that allows the internal resistance to be a minimum of 7.7 ohms the motor is available in Spec, Team and Works Edition versions while retaining all other specs from the original IONv4.
Source: Fantom [fantomracing.com]
New from Etronix comes the 150A watt meter and power analyser that helps to prevent peak current damages of batteries, speed controllers, motors, wirings and connectors as it measures and analyses a range of parameters such as ampere, voltage, watt, ampere-hours and watt-hours. It comes in handy when setting cut-off voltages and to check battery capacity and health. Other applications include battery charger operation checks as well as receiver and servo current measurement of multi-servo applications. The compact device measures 85x42x25m, it weighs in at 82g and features a backlit 16×2 LC display.
Source: Etronix [etronix-rc.com]
Muchmore introduce the latest addition to their Impact FD2 line of competition batteries in the form of a 7.4V 3300mAh “flat type” battery pack. Built from 100C cells the hardcase battery sports standard 1S 1/12th scale pack dimensions of 93×46.8×18.5mm but in a 2S 7.4V configuration. Weighing in at only 149g the pack is usable with 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan cars as well as all classes that do not need tons of capacity but a lightweight power source.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Schumacher have new Core RC alloy offset servo arms available. Coming in popular 23T and 25T splines the offset design is ideal for a variety of vehicles such as Schumacher’s Mi5 Evo touring car. The clamping design allows for secure mounting and the sturdy alloy material does away with excessive flexing as associated with standard plastic arms. Multiple ball stud mounting positions allow for easy linkage setup and the arms come including a lightweight clamping screw.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
ST Racing Concepts have new aluminium and carbon fibre option parts for the Axial Yeti and SCX10 available. The aluminium parts are made to replace the standard plastic components with CNC-machined alloy pieces in order to up the strength and precision. Available in anodised black, green, gun metal, silver or web limited red are steering knuckles, a front body mount, and chassis brace as well as a heatsink motor plate, driveshaft cups as well as a steering post and bearing set. Also new is a CNC-machined graphite rear upper shock mount plate.
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