Team Associated have introduced their new aluminium servo washers. Machined from high-quality alloy, coming black anodised and being designed for flathead screws the washers preserve the structural integrity of the servo ears while also making for a more secure servo mounting, preventing the servo from moving under load.
Capricorn from Italy have introduced a 12g balance weight for the Evo chassis of the C-03 nitro touring car. Machined out of high-quality brass the weight was designed to be placed under the gearbox shaft and it helps to up the overall weight without compromising balance. Etched markings help with easy identification and the incorporated thread helps to easily mount the weight.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
The chequered flag will be waved on the 10th season of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series this weekend (28-30 July) as the championship travels for the first time to the Ettlingen track in Germany. A regular host venue of the Euro Nitro Series, Ettlingen will become the 10th different outdoor circuit to feature on the ETS calendar over its hugely successful 10 seasons of existence. The 57th race to be put on by Uwe Rheinard and Scotty Ernst since creating the championship in 2007, the Ettlingen entry includes all four of the drivers who have lifted the prestigious ETS title in that period. While Bruno Coelho already wrapped up his second consecutive Volante Modified title last month at the Hudy Arena, the racing will be no less competitive with teams looking to end their campaigns on a high note.
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Available from Radtec are 0 degree aluminium C-hubs for RTC-equipped Yokomo BD8 touring cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edge details the parts replace the standard composite hubs with stronger and stiffer items in order to increase traction and improve drivability on high-traction surfaces.
1up Racing, the new company of U.S. touring car wizard, Randy Caster has introduced the new 12mm Pro Battery Tape. Ultra thick fibre strands and an extremely sticky adhesive makes the tape exceptionally durable and long lasting and with a width of just 12mm it makes for easy fitment in any car that uses tape to secure the battery pack.
Volante have their all-new line of pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres available. They are of a low-profile design for greatly improved overall performance and a new look and they come mounted on black multi-spoke wheels. Available are medium-soft, medium and hard compound front as well as medium-soft asphalt, soft asphalt and soft carpet rear variants. Also coming are 4-piece sets of side wall stickers in a multitude of colours.
Shepherd have introduced the V2 battery mount for the Velox F1 formula car. It utilises a new carbon fibre battery brace/upper plate that accommodates a rubber O-ring to secure the battery pack while also shifting the pack about 2.6mm towards the rear for increased traction in lower grip conditions. Included in the set is also a redesigned shock plate with all parts being available separately for spares and repair.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Coming from Fenix is a 2.0mm aluminium chassis for the Infinity IF14 touring car. Machined from 7075-T6 alloy and sporting a more narrow 83.5mm width, the fully symmetrical chassis weighs in at 79g and it comes black anodised and with milled out sections to optimise the flex characteristics.
