Coming from Team Shepherd and made for their new Velox V8.2 are these new carbon aero discs. Made from high-quality German carbon material they are sold as a pair for the front or the rear upright. The aero discs for the front feature an elliptical shape, so when using the optional eccentric inserts the aero discs keep sufficient distance to the inside of the rim. Reports from our team drivers confirm an increased feeling and sensitivity in fast corners.
Xray have announced the release of the follow up to their World Championship winning 1/12th scale chassis, the X12’20. Available in two different versions, dubbed the EU and US versions, the latter featuring aluminium in place of much of the carbon for super high traction conditions found stateside. The new car sports a new backbone with a redesigned narrower chassis plate, which minimises contact with the track surface during cornering. This redesign has meant the Slovakian manufacturer has had to design their all-new side link mounting system via aluminium and graphite holders. Other changes include the removable front suspension brace that allows steering response adjustment while updated centre shock absorber holders update the mounting positions and geometry to improve on-power steering. Up front the new servo holders have extra mounting positions for smaller servos, while the kit comes supplied with graphite composite front upper arms to increase steering response. A lighter pod brace holder from graphite composite material helps increase consistency and to resist flexing and the new graphite backstop for the battery pack allows for multiple mounting positions for the battery in the cross-chassis alignment.
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Ulti have introduced three new compound foam tires for the 1/8th onroad market, the Storm G8, Invincible S11 and Invincible RS170. The entry level Storm G8 tire use a new bonding method and as there is no vertical bonding, the resistance during driving is decreased. Using the G8 compound, the tires come premounted on their strong carbon wheels. The Invincible tires use the same gluing method but a different high grip compound, with the S11 sold on lightweight wheels, while the RS170 is available on both types of wheels and uses a multiple foam layers, 2 for the front and 3 on the rear.
Source: Nuclear [nuclear.ne.jp]
Adding to their line-up of racing accessories, Infinity has released a battery safety bag. The black padded bag, which features the Infinity logo printed on the top, provides safety when charging, discharging, storing or transporting your valuable racing LiPo or LiFe battery packs.
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New from Blitz is their SQ4 1/10th 190mm competition TC bodyshell. Following the recent trend in terms of design, the SQ4 is designed with maximum downforce in both the front & rear, creating maximum traction on the chassis which in turn increases corner speed. Meeting the IFMAR GBS rule specs, the standard body is made from 0.7mm high quality polycarbonate sheet, while the lightweight version is made from 0.5mm. Supplied with window mask, decals and screw kit.
Associated Electrics have introduced their new Enduro Trailwalker RTR trail truck, the second vehicle from their new Element RC line of ready-to-run vehicles. Based on the same chassis as the previously released Sendero, the differences with the Trailwalker are mostly cosmetic with a new ultra realistic pre-painted flat bed truck shell as well as different bumper, grills and silver coloured wheels. Mounted to the same rugged chassis, with its innovative Stealth X gearbox, the Trailwalker comes supplied with the ultra-smooth and powerful 16-turn, 5-slot brushed crawler motor and Reedy Power SC400X electronic speed controller with T-plug connector. Controlling the beast on the trail is again the 3-channel XP130 2.4GHz radio and Reedy Power high-torque 1320MG metal-gear servo.
Pro-Line have introduced their new Hyrax SCXL All Terrain Tires for mounting on SC wheels. Designed from the ground up for incredible grip and stability on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax tire is ready to tackle anything your Desert Truck or modified Short Course Truck can dish out. also new from Pro-Line are the Rock Shooter 1.9″ aluminium composite internal bead-loc wheels. Designed to not only look scale with the 12 hole design but to be super easy to use by only requiring 6 screws per wheel for mounting tires. The face of the Rock Shooter has been CNC machined in the USA to exacting tolerances and precision finishes. The unique 3-piece wheel design bolts together in the back and locks on to Pro-Line’s incredible list of 1.9″ Crawling Tires the same way as Pro-Line’s Impulse 1.9″ plastic wheel.
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The Romanian Nationals for 1:8 and 1:10 IC & electric (super stock & touring / juniors and seniors) concluded last weekend on the beautiful asphalt track in Frumusani, just 25 km away from Romanian’s Capital, Bucharest. Hot weather raised the air temperature above 35 degrees and the sun warmed the track over 55 degrees Celsius. Track layout favoured high speed under high grip conditions with the busy schedule starting Friday and allowed only 3 qualifications for each class. From day one till the end, drivers confronted changing grip conditions and cars needed setup changes frequently.
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