Having updated their 1:8 GT platform in May for the first time since the 2024 model, Xray has added this 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plate as a tuning option for the GTX. The revised ackermann geometry allows maximum steering angle and is designed to increase steering angle of the outside wheel, generating increased overall steering. The more linear steering characteristic provides more aggressive steering and improved front-end response.
Texas based Reflex Racing, a leading manufacturer in the 1:28 competition market, has released a new Version 3 of their 2WD Set-Up Station. The Set-up station is designed to simulate either 22.8 or 22.5 mm tyre diameters for maximum accuracy of settings. The Version 3 of the station is improved so as not to have to remove your front bumper in most cases (unless using raised bumper) and now allows you to measure and set your steering angle. The Set-up Station comes complete with its own carry case.
Ahead of the upcoming IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship in Italy, Xray has released optional Wave and Split Front Shock Towers for its NT1’26. The CNC-machined shock towers are produced from top-grade 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and include multiple shock upper mounting positions. The Split design provides ;Soft Flex’ while the Wave version gives ‘Medium Flex’ and is designed for more forgiving handling. The Wave tower is designed to fit aluminium bulkheads.
New French brand GPZ has released a new range of high-performance 1:28 rubber tyres specially developed for optimal grip on RCP-type tracks. Made in France from exclusive compounds with strict hardness control for every production run, the tyres have been validated by some of the categories leading racers including World Champion José Péquito. Offer in three compounds, the Soft option is made from an ultra-soft compound for maximum grip in ideal conditions. The GPZ Medium tyre provides balance between grip and durability for all RCP tracks. The Hard is a long-lasting compound for extended sessions and abrasive surfaces. Each set of tyres comes in an airtight & reusable packaging designed as a genuine performance tool. With no air exchange & no external contamination, the compound remains stable, session after session.
Bringing us the A12F Veyron Kit F1 earlier this year, US based Krazed Builds has announced the up coming release of its 7XF kit, an innovative Front Wheel Drive kit designed for the TRF421 1:10 Electric Touring Car from Tamiya. It was designed with the focus of keeping all the original TRF421 parts used and no chasing down random ones from other suppliers. Starting from the ground up they designed a 7075-T6 Aluminium chassis focused on tunability with symmetrical flex in the right places giving control and power where its needed. They have maximised stability in the rear suspension so the front can do its job. Moving the stock motor mount forward they were able to maintain balance with performance and keep all electronics in a nested area for controlled weight transfer. This leaves room for drivers to fine tune their balance on scales. Not being a fan of stacking all the weight over the front tires and hoping the rear stays planted, this helped create what Krazed Builds believe is a better transfer of weight on and off power. The 3D printed bumper has the ability to use popular cylindrical weights with Awesomatix making these in 5 gram and 10 gram units that have a threaded centre hole. Adding a Carbon Fiber upper bumper brace drivers can attach up to 70 grams directly in front of their wheels. They also added a few extra locations towards the rear to attach these weights as well as the popular stick on ones. In addition to the 7075-T6 Alloy chassis, the 7XF kit also includes 2mm Carbon Fibre front and rear top decks while in the rear it comes with a new 4mm Carbon Fibre body mount plus 2 carbon shims for the rear shock tower mounts. You also get two new Carbon Fibre Battery holders plus a belt for the new driveline.
Having released the Super9RH SR-37 for the 1:10 LMH class earlier in the year, US body shell manufacturer SuperRad Competition Bodyshells is now producing it in a 1:12 version, the Super9RH-12. Designed for the emerging 1:12 LMH class, the new shell is produced from .020” polycarbonate, wing, decal sheet, and window mask.
After more than two years of development, the Capelli K6 is now officially available. A passion project of the Australian company’s owner Ryan Capel, it was designed from the ground up as a purpose-built 1:6 electric competition kart and introduces a new category to RC racing by combining the driving characteristics of full-size KZ racing karts with the performance expected from modern competition RC chassis. The forged carbon fibre two-piece chassis incorporates a central pitching damper system to control chassis movement while maintaining consistent rear tyre contact. Extensive adjustment is available including camber, caster, toe, Ackermann, ride height, stub axle / kingpin offset and roll centre, allowing the chassis to be tuned across a wide range of track conditions. A key feature of the design is an adjustable mass positioned opposite the motor to optimise lateral weight distribution. The position of the weight can be fine-tuned to suit different electronics and track conditions, while optional weights further expand the tuning range.
California based tyre brand TZO has introduced their ‘Fast Line’ Aero Performance Wing for 1:10 Buggy under its TZO Performance range. They say the new rear wing is engineered from the ground up to deliver the rear grip, stability, and consistency needed by today’s competitive racers. It features a 7″ wide aero platform for increased rear stability with the aggressive extended gurney generating more downforce and rear grip. Its Long Chord Design improves aerodynamic efficiency while reinforced ribbing delivers durability without sacrificing flexibility. The wing has integrated trim lines for quick tuning to match changing track conditions.
Source: TZO Tires [tzorires.com]
