May 8, 2014

RSD TC6.2 aluminium chassis & floating servo mount

RSD TC6.2 aluminium chassis & floating servo mount

Reflex Racing introduce the RSD aluminium chassis for the Team Associated TC6.2 touring car as well as an updated floating servo mount. Starting with the chassis that is available for pre-order now, the aluminium item will not only lower the centre of gravity of the car but also helps to dissipate heat generated by the electronics. It  comes in handy when running in medium to high-bite conditions as the flex characteristics of aluminium allow to push the car to its limits harder without having to worry about an unstable or unpredictable vehicle. Once released in mid-May there will also be optional battery holders and an optional motor mount available.

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May 8, 2014

Shepherd C13 1/8th bodyshell

Shepherd C13 1/8th bodyshell

Shepherd now have the C13 bodyshell for 1/8th on-road cars available. Developed in Germany and complying with the latest IFMAR rules, the EFRA-homologated body sports an updated rear section to achieve a significant improvement in overall balance. Compared to its predecessor, the GT-C5, the rear end is longer and the central part around the engine is lowered, resulting in more rear traction. Also the front end saw a minor update creating more steering into the corner. The body is made from 0.75mm thick high-quality polycarbonate and it is available from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


May 8, 2014

GForce PS1200 high output power supply

GForce PS1200 high output power supply

GForce introduce the PS1200 power 15-30VDC power supply. The high output device is usable with 100-240VAC input and offers a selectable output voltage of 15-30VDC with up to 50A current. Offering a full-blown 50A output and two 10A outputs the power supply also features two 5V/2.1A USB ports, a temperature controlled fan and several safety features such as over voltage and over temperature as well as reverse polarity protection.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]


May 7, 2014

MD Racing electric touring car – Teaser

MD Racing electric touring car – Teaser

Spanish company MD Racing have released first teaser images of their forthcoming electric touring car kit. The car is a mix of new and already proven ideas with the A-arms being of a pivot ball design over the more common C-hub/rear hub construction with suspension pins, while the upper deck is mounted vertically within the chassis. The steering is of an adjustable tail-type design and the bulkheads allow to remove the front and rear axle/differential without disturbing the shocks or shock tower settings as the shock tower brackets are part of the bulkheads and not the bulkhead covers. It is understood that the first prototypes are ready to hit the track in around 3 weeks. We bring you more information on the car as soon as they become available.

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May 7, 2014

JConcepts green compound 1/8th Bar Codes

JConcepts green compound 1/8th Bar Codes

JConcepts’ popular 1/8th buggy Bar Codes tyres are now also available in super soft green compound. The sticky rubber adds an option for racers needing a little extra edge with traction in the looser and hard packed conditions where the Bar Code tread is advantageous.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


May 7, 2014

Tekno RC aluminium gear diff cross pins

Tekno RC aluminium gear diff cross pins

Tekno introduce the new aluminium differential cross pins for the use in the company’s 1/8th scale vehicles as well as the SCT410. The cross pins are lighter than the stock parts and reduce the rotating mass in the differentials by 6.3 grams which results in faster acceleration and improved efficiency. The pins are machined from 7075 aluminium and hard-anodised for best wear characteristics. The pins are sold in packs of six allowing for replacement of all three differentials at the same time.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]


May 7, 2014

Zeroforce setup wheels & ride height gauge

Zeroforce setup wheels & ride height gauge

Zeroforce introduce new lightweight setup tools in the form of two setup wheels sets for 1/8th and 1/10th chassis as well as a chassis ride height gauge set. Starting with the wheels, they are made from high-quality and lightweight ABS plastic with the 1/8th wheels sporting diameters of 69mm for the front and 76mm for the rear wheels, while the 1/10th set offers 60.5mm and 63mm diameter wheels. Both sets are black of colour with the size markings etched into the front.

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May 7, 2014

Protoform 200mm nitro touring car bodyshell – Teaser

Protoform 200mm nitro touring car bodyshell – Teaser

Protoform have released a teaser image of their forthcoming new 200mm nitro touring car bodyshell. As it is the year of the 200mm World Championships we assume the body is specially designed for the somewhat smaller indoor WC track of Huge RC Project in Bangkok, Thailand. The most noticeable part of the body is the highly angled hood that sports several ribbings which are meant to increase front end downforce. With no other information available than the image the overall characteristics of the body are purely speculation but first production images and valid information should be available soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]


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