Mikimodel have introduced their new high capacity bag for shock and differential fluids. The bag is made from high-quality fabric and it features a durable zipper, a convenient handle for easy carrying and an X-Grip graphic on the top lid. The bag measures 12x12x18cm and can take up to twelve standard-size bottles.
Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have introduced their new La Leggera lightweight body shell line. Available are the popular Racer, IS200 and Nazda2 bodies all of which are made using a new production technique that reduces the weight of the the shells by about 20g to 25g. The La Leggera bodies will hit stores by mid-January.
Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]
Fenix have introduced an O-ring secured battery mount for the Xray X1 series of formula cars. The set includes a carbon fibre rear chassis brace that allows to use the supplied O-ring to fasten the battery pack, doing away with the need to strap the battery using tape. The results are easier battery swaps and less chassis tweak. The mount is usable for all X1 series cars.
Last Saturday saw MB models hosting the Schumacher GP at their awesome facility near Leeds in the UK. The main GT12 class was run on Contact green stripe control tyres, LPM12 was open tyres and Touring on Sorex 28RK tyres. The meeting had been fully booked for months in anticipation, with 60 GT12, 20 LMP12 and 18 Touring drivers lining up to do battle in the four qualifier one final format. In GT12 it was new Schumacher driver Adam Catchpole at his first large event with Schumacher doing battle at the top with Schumacher’s own Andy Murray.
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MIP have introduced their Super Ball Diff set for the Tamiya Hotshot and Bigwig re-release 1/10th 4WD buggies. Available for pre-order now and only manufactured if a minimum of 250 pre-order are received by end of January, the kit includes two 2-piece, steel outdrive, ball differentials with MIP thrust assembly and diff balls. The diff is unique because it is rebuild-able while also being adjustable with the overall design increasing acceleration and corner speed. Slight modification will be needed on the gear case of the car in order to get the part to fit. More information can be found here.
RPM have introduced a front upper and lower A-arm set for the Losi Baja Rey. The kit parts are known to be flimsy and cause a bind with the steering spindles at full droop so RPM redesigned the shape of the upper A-arm. The new shape eliminates the bind while adding extra clearance at the pivot ball. In addition, the ultra tough materials used beef up the upper arm for strength and rigidity as well. The RPM A-arms also add an extra outboard shock mount that will drivers that added edge under any conditions. One final fix was to reduce the massive amount of negative camber incorporated into the stock A-arms. RPM reduced the negative camber to roughly negative 2 degree for significantly improved tyre wear and overall vehicle performance.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Coined the Fuel National Warm-up, Warm-up race, the ROAR Region 4 8th scale Off-Road Championship was held over New Years’ Eve weekend having been rescheduled due to bad weather condition on the original date. With the race being held at Southside R/C Raceway in Lake City, Florida, this gave many local racers a glimpse at a chance to run 1/8th scale on the 2018 Fuel Nationals track. Luckily, the weather held out amidst cold mornings but warmed up during the day that gave the track surface a bit of extra grip. The layout was smooth and flowy with fantastic jump sections mixed with terrific off-camber turns making the layout a challenge on every lap.
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Coming from SWorkz and made for the S12 and S14/104 series of 1/10th off-road vehicles is a 3-piece set of carbon fibre slipper clutch pads. They are made of high-quality fibre material and offer a two-sided design with one being flat and the other offering a machined turbo fan apperance. Using the pads will allow for finer slipper clutch adjustment, improved torque transfer and less fading during the run. The pads fit the S12-1 2WD and S14-2/S104 Evo 4WD vehicles.
