New from Vision Racing and made for the TLR 22-4 is a 5mm carbon fibre front shock tower. It incorporates micro tune shock positioning by adding two in between holes to the three stock positions. The smaller centre section allows more undisturbed air to the body and for all the weight conscious stock racers out there the part is 1.4 grams lighter than the stock tower.
Source: Vision Racing [vision-racing.net]
Coming from SkyRC is the iMax B6AC balancer charger and discharger. The updated V2 version offers additional features while being more accurate at the same time. One of the new features is a user-adjustable terminal voltage and the device can now also have its firmware upgraded using a Windows-based PC. On top of that the V2 allows to monitor the battery’s internal resistance and an automatic charging current limit, capacity limit, temperature threshold and charging time limit make for additional safety.
As previously announced, today we are publishing an exclusive interview with Xray’s Alexander Hagberg and Olly Jefferies ahead of the forthcoming release of Xray’s new X12 2016 Spec. This interview from the Slovakian manufacturer will shortly be followed by an exclusive write-up with more in-depth information on what racers can expect from Xray’s latest 1/12th pan car.
Read the full exclusive interview here
Arrowmax have further extended their line of LiPo battery packs with the introduction of the 7.4V 2800mAh super shorty pack. Sporting the size of a single saddle pack the item is much small and lighter than a conventional shorty battery, allowing for super-light vehicle setups. Made from low-capacity yet lightweight high-performance 55C/110C cells the pack is ideal for 2WD vehicles. The hardcase is equipped with through-type 4mm connector tubes and 2mm balancer ports.
Radtec have new aluminium option parts for the Xray X1 formula car available. First up are hard-coated aluminium turnbuckles. The 3-piece set includes the outer steering links and also the servo turnbuckle and it comes in a brown hard-anodised finish.
AME have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Project Iris 1/10th electric touring car kit. The brainchild of Andreas Myrberg will be fully uncovered in about three weeks time when also a Kickstarter campaign will be launched to crowdfund the production of the car. Information are still non existing beside this one rendering but by the looks of things the car will be belt-driven and it features either very low shocks/shock towers or rotation dampers, as seen on the Awesomatix car. More information and images will become available by September 25th.
Source: AME [team-ame.com]
Mckune Design have released their new FR4 vented slipper pads specifically designed for carpet, astro turf, and high bite clay. CNC-machined from FR4 epoxy fiber glass, the innovative vented design provide a consistent feel throughout the run without fading. They are available now for Team Associated, Yokomo, Kyosho, Schumacher, and Xray off-road vehicles.
Source: Mckune Design [mckunedesign.com]
Coming soon from VBC Racing is the LightningFX 1/10th scale formula car. The highly tuneable car allows to adapt the setup easily to a range of track conditions and driving styles. Starting at the front end the car features a reactive caster system with the upper arm length being adjustable using different thickness shims to alter corner mid and exit steering. The wheelbase is adjustable in a range from 264mm to 268mm without the need for extra parts and the 2-piece steering bellcrank allows for easy Ackermann adjustments.
