German company VIP Performance have introduced the new VPL V2 Pro10 bodyshell. The redesigned version 2 features a 5mm lower rear end, a refined cockpit shape and new front stiffeners for improved corner speed. The body is made from clear polycarbonate, it fits most “wide” 1/10th scale Pro10 pan car chassis and it is available now.
Source: VIP Performance [vip-rc.com]
Framega in cooperation with Fenix Racing have introduced an aluminium main chassis plate for the Yokomo YR-10 formula car. Developed and manufactured in Italy the 2mm chassis is made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and made to replace the standard carbon fibre part with a stiffer solution for improved car performance especially on high-bite surfaces or when using high-grip tyres. The part is available for pre-order now and it should become available around mid-March.
Source: Framega [framega.com]
Italian company Bittydesign have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/10th scale formula bodyshell. The body will fit most of today’s formula chassis and all information along with proper images will become available in the 15th of March.
Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]
Serpent have released a first teaser for their forthcoming Cobra SRX8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Doing away with the former S811 name in favour of calling the buggy the SRX8 suggests that the vehicle had undergone a certain redesign. Detailled information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for late March/early April but getting a first taste of the new buggy will be possible at the upcoming Silver State and Neo16 race events.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
TWT have introduced new versions of their acrylic setup boards with updated layouts. Developed in cooperation with their team drivers such as Jilles Groskamp and Meen Vejrak the boards offer different pocket locations for small parts and also TWT’s acrylic car stand, making for a more convenient and ergonomic use. All boards feature a white upper plate with measurement grid and coloured bottom sides with foam-cladded pockets with the blue board being the Groskamp edition, the red one being the Surikarn board and the black one the Meen edition.
View the other team boards here
Sanwa have introduced their new Exzes ZZ 2.4GHz stick radio system. Offering the same transmitting technology and high response rate as the M12S, the radio also sports a number of new features compared to the previous Exzes Z such as telemetry mixing, vibration, a slow throttle function, LiFe battery compatibility, an earphone jack, enhanced race mode, enhanced timer functions and more. Included with the transmitter comes the RX-472 receiver and Sanwa has yet to announce a definite release date.
Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]
Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 crawler is a side receiver box mount. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it relocates the somewhat bulky receiver box to the side of the chassis for improved climbing performance. The mount is usable with the standard Axial receiver box and available in the four colours of green, silver, red and black.
VBC Racing have introduced new option parts for the Firebolt DM and RM buggy as well as the WildfireD08 touring car. Starting with the buggy part, new is a gear differential set with aluminium outer case. The set includes all needed parts including heat treated outdrives, metal cross pins and internal gears as well as shims and seals. The metal diff promises higher durability and it fits the Firebolt DM, DM2 and RM buggies.
