Coming from Pro-Line is their new Predator rubber compound for the Class 1 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 1.9” and Class 1 Hyrax 1.9” rock crawler tyres. The super soft Predator rubber compound will excel on wet or ultra-low traction surfaces, giving more traction to tackle demanding terrain with ease.
Coming from RC Discharger is a new regenerative discharger for the use with two iCharger X6 devices. The unit allows to discharge 1S and 2S batteries at up to 30A using the popular X6 chargers, with the recovered discharge energy used for charging, making it very environmental-friendly. The X6 chargers can also used in cycle mode for even greater versatility. The 3-D-printed case houses the discharger and also acts as a stand for a power supply and the two chargers, with the discharger coming ready to use for real plug-and-play with optimised wire length for a minimal foot print.
Following the recent introduction of the S2 medium and S3 soft rubber compounds, Pro-Line now also roll out the S4 super soft rubber. The S-series long wear compounds are a substantial leap forward in terms of grip in dry and slick conditions. Another massive improvement with the S compounds is that they stay stable throughout long main events and do not fade or get soft near the end of the race. The S4 compound is available for 1/8th buggy tyres such as the Invader, Slide Lock, Buck Shot, Fugitive, Hole Shot and Blockade and additionally also for the Buck Shot VTR 4.0” and Hole Shot VTR 4.0” truggy tyres.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Following a couple of teasers on social media, Protoform have officially introduced their all-new Europa 190mm FWD touring car body shell. The lid takes styling cues from popular European hot hatches competing in full-scale TCR classes around the globe. With aggressive fender flares and a slammed hatchback roofline, the Europa is bound to make a statement at your track. At the rear of the body, moulded in wing platforms support the add-on nylon wing struts and wing to complete the super scale look. Designed and produced using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis CNC technology, Europa’s detailing, symmetry and overall quality of surfaces is second-to-none. This body will fit any popular 190mm touring car chassis. It’s produced in our high-quality, lightweight polycarbonate for a low centre of gravity, and includes a detailed decal sheet with windshield header and number plates, window masks, and paint-then-peel overspray film.
Coming from Fenix and made for the Xray X1 1/10th scale formula chassis are several new option parts. First up is a new top deck kit that allows for full chassis flex while countering pitch flex and tweak. The set includes a carbon fibre servo mount and a front battery/shock absorber plate, two aluminium turnbuckles and necessary mounting hardware.
Yokomo have introduced their new Racing Performer series 500mm balance charge cables. Pre-soldered with 4mm or 4mm/5mm bullet-type battery connectors the cables are 500mm long, made of 12AWG wire and thy are of an all-black appearance beside the polarity indicating shrink wrap on the positive and negative poles. The balance harnesses fit Yokomo’s own line of chargers as well as many other devices.
Zero Tribe from Japan are currently developing new carbon fibre option parts for the all-new Yokomo BD9 touring car. First up are updated front and rear shock towers whose design allows to use the shock absorbers with increased overall length, making it easier to use aftermarket shock springs and achieve proper ride height settings with these. Also under development is a narrow design top deck that carries over Zero Tribe’s T4 design for optimised chassis flex characteristics.
Coming from HRC Distribution are the new Roapex Trigger and Tracker pre-mounted tyres for 1/10th scale monster trucks. Mounted on 12mm hex black or chrome-black rims with 0” or 1/2” off-set, the tyres are made of a high-quality soft rubber compound, providing grip in many track conditions. The Trigger on-road and Tracker off-road tyres come as pairs and they will hit stores very soon.
