On Point Racing is proud to release their second generation 12th scale conversion, the OP12C.1. Already it has won the Super Stock class at the US Indoor Champs last month driven by designer/owner Paul Ciccarello. The changes made in chassis flex and shock position have made the car generate higher corner speeds without giving up driveability. The kit is available now.
Source: On Point Racing [onpointracing.com]
New from Team Orion comes the Neon 8 brushless system containing the waterproof Vortex R8 WP 130A controller and the Neon 8 2100kv waterproof motor. The ESC offers a 6V/3A BEC system, selectable drive modes and is useable with motors of up to 6000kv while the Neon 8 4-pole motor is of a sensorless design making it ideal for bashers and racers alike. The set is also available with a standard non-waterproof Neon 8 2000kv motor.
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New for the Photon EX, T.O.P. have released these version 2 caster blocks. The new caster blocks come with both 4-deg and 6-deg options and are designed in a way for easy maintenance. The universal could be removed without having to dissemble the steering block from the caster block which is done without sacrificing steering angles. The castor blocks are also double CVD ready.
Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]
Hobbytech have released their STR8 GT car. This 1/8th scale 4wd Pro GT8 class kit is brushless powered and is 3, 4 & 6S LiPo compatible. Featuring a narrow 3mm lightweight chassis plate design with optimal weight distribution and ultra low center of gravity. The car comes supplied with hard coated Pro CNC machined spiral cut helicoidal gears for front and rear and a clear polycarbonate GT body shell.
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Xray have released this ultra-stabile clutch spring for both the RX8 and NT1 clutch. Characteristics of this new spring is that it remains constant during long runs.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Tyre Additive have announced their new carpet additive called SpeedTech. Developed with the help of front running 1/12th scale racer Markus Mobers this new product completes their line of additives. Formulated for foam and rubber tires on carpet it increases the tyre grip without making cars difficult to drive and helps you push from the first laps until the end.
Source: Tyre Additve [tyreadditive.com]
Protoform have sent us this sneak peek image of their new body shell. The graphic gives the hint that is for 1/12th scale while there is enough of the shell’s profile to work out some nice features. More details from Protoform as we get them, which we believe will be soon.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Xray have released this optional one-piece aluminium rear suspension holder for the T4. A direct replacement for the standard forward holders of the rear suspension, this holder is recommended to use for more steering in high grip conditions only, as it increases stability. CNC machined aluminium lower rear suspension holder which is part of suspension holder system allows suspension arms to be mounted independently from the diff bulkheads.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
