Motonica are trying to revive GT cars for gas on road with the release of this Gran Turismo body especially redesigned for 1/8th scale on road category. The new body fits perfectly to all Motonica models series P81, P8C and P8F and it will be sold together with its rear spoiler and fixing screws.
View another image of the shell here
Speed Power have introduced two new LiPo packs, the first is this 4600mAh 7.4v battery with a 55C rating. This stick pack configuration features the now obligatory hard casing for impact protection. Also new is the 5300mAh 7.4v saddle pack with has a 40C rating and also comes in a hard case, with both batteries featuring bullet connectors.
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Serpent have released the webbed silicone shock absorber membranes for the Cobra buggy to help reduce shock fading. This membrane features re-enforced webbing and will keep its shape under higher pressure and higher temperatures. A direct replacement of the standard membranes, they may fit other brands of 16mm shocks too.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Through joint testing together with their US team driver Josh Cyrul, Speed Passion have released the all new Competition V3.0 1 cell motor. Designed to operate with 1 to 2 cell LiPo batteries, the new high performance 1 cell motor suitable for 1/12, 1/10, Oval and WGT class application. The new motor sports a newly designed stator in order for 1 cell lipo low battery voltage and able to provide a smooth power from low to top end speed. With the new 1 cell motor design, the weight is reduced by 15grams to improve the performance of your 1/12 and 1/10 pan car in any conditions. Featuring adjustable timing, it comes in 3.5R, 4.5R, 5.5R, 7.5R, 10.5R, 13.5R, 17.5R & 21.5R versions.
View more images of the motor here
Through a partnership with a company specializing in fluid dynamics and computer modeling, Star Motor Engineering have engineered these new .12 and .21 on road pistons that has the best performance possible. Under patenting, this new part is in the advanced stages of testing by team drivers and will soon be available in all racing products made by the Italian company. The new design claims to give better balancing of moving masses, ensuring more RPM and less mechanical stress on the crankshaft and bearings, better thermal efficiency due to less thermal inertia and finally lightening of the part limits inertia during acceleration which improves the rpm at maximum speed.
Source: Sirio [star-motor.com]
More new tools from Arrowmax with the release of this this flywheel & wheel nut multi-tool. Featuring an purple anodised aluminium handle, it gives the use a comfortable grip and plenty of torque. One end has a 17mm socket for 17mm wheel nuts, while the opposite end sports a flywheel grabber, suitable for a multitude of different types of flywheel.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Having shown you an action video followed up by CAD images of the new Cobra truggy, Serpent have released photos of the prototype which is being used for development work by Billy Easton.
The proto-test car still includes the current version radio plate, but this will be replaced of course by the new one, which is almost ready. The proto-type is also fitted with some optional parts, as the final version is still to be decided. The body shell is fully aimed at pure performance and not yet the final version.
View more images of the prototype here
Hudy have released this super lightweight, high quality reamer for lexan bodies that cuts perfect holes up to 9mm with special CAD-designed cutting blades. A handy aluminium cover protects the blade which has been hand-ground on a specially-modified grinding machine for maximum sharpness and lifespan. Laser-engraved measurements in Imperial and Metric indicate the hole size while reaming, while a light, non-slip duraluminium handle ensures a sure grip.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
