Schumacher now have in stock extra strong belts for various models in their range. These belts offer greater life than standard kit belts but with a slight drop in efficiency and are more effective when using gear diffs or running on high grip surfaces such as Astro. Available for the Mi3/Mi4 (rear belt) and Cat SX3 (front & middle belt).
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
JConcepts have released their Hi-Clearance wing as a direct fit for the TLR 22. 1/10th buggies are very dependent on the rear wing for traction, flight control and balance. The Hi-Clearance wing incorporates several important elements making it the most versatile wing yet. JConcepts has joined the high-performance wing into a paired combination that is easier to trim, detail and finish and each performance wing package now includes 2 wings for added value to the customer. The Hi-Clearance feature provides extra clearance for the expansion of tires during high acceleration points and especially on high speed straight-aways and also allows for full suspension movement during hard landings and full compression during cornering.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
The 2011 IFMAR Worlds was a big moment for JConcepts by virtue of being awarded the honor of official tire of the World Championships. The JConcepts Racing Team sported a new t-shirt during the event which commemorated the event and occasion. The bright blue t-shirt pops with excitement with combined imagery showing the Finnish traditional Coat of Arms in the background and streaking JConcepts.net logo as the main front logo. The back of the t-shirt shows an even larger logo detailing the chosen tires and displaying the tag, official race tires of the 2011 IFMAR World Championships, Vaasa, Finland.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Axial have released their new universal joint axles that increase steering angle on the AR60 crawler to 50 degrees, that’s 60% over the stock dogbone/drive cup setup. These universals provide smoother action for a higher performing, efficient drivetrain. The universal is also oversized a design you’d see on 1/8 scale vehicles, and it’s made of hardened steel so it’s capable of handling extreme power.
Source: Axial [axialracing.com]
Italian brand SRC have released a new range of tungsten weights for rc cars. First up is this battery plate for the Xray RX8 and NT1. Weighing in at 145 grams it puts the additional weight in the most beneficial spot in the car. Also available are a set of round weights 15x5mm with a 3mm thread weighing 29 grams each and a square weight 8x15x15mm adding 18 grams each to your car.
Montech have released their Nazda 6 3.0 touring car body shell. Featuring new lines that makes this already efficient model faster in the corners with excellent corner entry. The new shell is also much lighter than its predecessor, weighing in at only 86 grams thanks to the 0.7mm polycarbonate used. The shell includes light decals and window masks.
Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]
Schumacher have made their first foray into the Short Course Tyre market with these Mini Spike and Mini Pin examples. Classic Schumacher tire designs generated from years of experience and race winning. Firstly the Mini Spike, highly suitable for Grass, Astro, Carpet and general use, it is less aggressive than the Mini Pin but with excellent grip. A great tire for Astro and Carpet, the Mini-Pin has maximum traction and aggression. To tune the car it may be required to trim some pins from the front tires for less bite, or try Blue front, Yellow rear. Both are available in two compounds Blue (hard) & Yellow (soft) and are supplied in pairs without inserts.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
The new HPI D8S combines everything you can want for top-level buggy racing into one convenient package, just add fuel and batteries and get on the track. With the World Championship-winning heritage behind the HB D8 combined with the ready to run flexibility of HPI radio gear and the bulletproof Nitro Star F3.5 engine, you can easily get the best of both worlds as soon as you open the box. Because the D8S chassis and suspension parts are exactly the same as the HB D8, the D8S is ready to upgrade with Atsushi Hara Edition parts from HB.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
