Lunsford Racing have introduced their new 5.5mm titanium riser ball studs. Machined from American-made and certified Grade 5 titanium the ball studs are available as +2mm, +3mm and +4mm rise variants, doing away with the fiddly need to use ball stud shims in order to adjust camber link height. The ball studs fit a multitude of cars and they are available from now on.
Source: Lunsford Racing [lunsfordracing.com]
Reds Racing from Italy have released a first image of their forthcoming new 1/8th scale electric brushless motor. The V8 Gen3 features a redesigned can with machined cooling openings for lower operation temperatures and new red anodised front and back plates. Full details are expected to surface shortly.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Following a first teaser image Capricorn have now released first renderings of their forthcoming new C04 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car. The vehicle will incorporate several updates compared to the previous C03 platform such as a new chassis, an updated upper deck, greater rear suspension geometry choices, and redesigned front steering hubs. Full details will become available in time of the release with pre-order of the new kit starting immediately.
Coming from RC Maker and made for the Xray T4 2020 mid-motor touring car is the new SlimFlex carbon fibre chassis. Tested and developed for over six months by RC Maker’s team drivers, the chassis will offer improved handling especially in low-med traction conditions. A new design sees the chassis narrowed all round to provide less scrubbing in corners, leading to increased corner speed. This increases flex substantially, so to counteract this, the designers have recessed the diff and spool cutouts instead of cutting them all the way through. Not only does this bring the chassis back up to the desired amount of flex, it also improves aerodynamic performance by not preventing air from under the chassis being forced up into the car, detrimental to handling. As well as this, RC Maker have removed the holes for the short arm blocks as they compromise the strength and accuracy of the chassis, and also alter the flex characteristics. Screwing weight to the car is now even easier thanks to the added front weight holes, these can be used to screw RC Maker’s “Weight Shift” front weights to the chassis, giving drivers a place to add weight, whilst also being adjustable left/right. All of these features combined make for a chassis which is easier to drive, with more traction and faster lap times, in both Stock and Modified classes. The chassis is precision cut and countersunk in house in Australia from high quality 3K 2.2mm carbon.
Xpress have announced the release of new optionals for the XQ10 touring car in the form of brass and graphite lower bulkhead plates as well as a 3mm chassis stiffener plate. Starting with the bulkhead plates, the set includes a brass and a carbon fibre plate that can be individually installed under the bulkhead’s diff or spool area. They help to limit overall flex if desired plus the brass plate adding a certain amount of weight if conditions call for it.
Power HD have introduced their new waterproof WH-65KG high-torque large scale servo. It offers 8.4V high-voltage compatibility, up to 65kg-cm of torque, a stainless steel geartrain for durability, double ball bearings and a blue anodised aluminium middle section. It is ideal for all heavy duty large scale applications including 1/5th scale cars.
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RC Hobby Co. have announced the release of their new Flash brand competition LiPo battery packs. The range includes a new 7.4V 6200mAh 120C narrow pack, ideal for the latest breed of mid-motor touring cars where the slim pack helps to centralise weight while the 7.4V 6500mAh 110C LCG battery helps to lower the overall centre of gravity. Both are built using high-quality cells, making the batteries ideal for demanding competition racing.
Coming from ID.RC is a new piston sleeve remover tool for 3.5cc nitro engines. The tool is of a simple yet effective design as the inner screw-type part interlocks with the sleeve’s timing windows while the outer body braces itself against the upper portion of the crankcase. Sturdy knurled handles on both the screw insert and outer body allow to extract the sleeve with minimal force and without harming the sleeve or crankcase.
