Mugen Seiki has released a new optional hard US aluminium chassis for its MTC2 1:10 electric touring car platform. The rigidity of the chassis has been increased by removing pocketing and the weight is also increased by 8grams. Tested by Ronald Volker, the new hard chassis makes the MTC2 more precise and predictable to drive resulting in lap times become more consistent.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]
Mugen has released new optional clutch shoes for the E2723 V2 Clutch (4-Shoe). The 1 dot aluminium clutch shoe has a slightly smoother feeling on acceleration because it slips less than the standard E2718 aluminium clutch shoe. The 1 dot shoe work well for buggy and on lower grip conditions. The 2 dot aluminium clutch shoe has a slight more aggressive feeling on acceleration without slipping. The 2 dot shoes work well for buggy and truck when you need more aggressive acceleration or when traction is high. The combination of two carbon shoes (E2717) with one 1 dot aluminium and one 2 dot aluminium shoes is a great combination for most conditions.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]
Yokomo has release a number of new options parts for their BD11 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform. Used by team drivers at the IFMAR Worlds in Italy, where Christopher Krapp finished runner-up, they have new front & rear graphite suspension arms. The front arms are 0.5mm longer on each side to reduce load on the tires. The rear arms are 1mm shorter on each side to increase rotation. A new upper deck bush is available that is installed in place of the bearing on the top deck in to increase rigidity in the rear. This makes the car more predictable, and improves stability around the corner. Aluminium horizontal body post mounts allow fine-tuning during installation with eccentric adjustments. Making it more convenient upon using the horizontal body post. Finally a selection of hard sway bars available in 1.2-1.4mm enhances response and improves stability around the corners.
SWORKz has release a completely revised the tool line and launched the SST-Pro line. The handles are made of high-quality plastic and are ergonomically perfectly shaped. Tool tips are made of high-strength steel and adapted to the needs of RC car sports. The available tools include HEX Wrench (1.5, 2.0, 2.5mm), Ball HEX Wrench (2.0, 2.5mm), 150mm flat screwdriver, Spring Caster Clip hook, body shell reamer, shorty socket driver (7.0, 5.5mm), shorty Hex Wrench (5.0mm).
Japanese company Beat1Lab has released this 1:5 RC bike. The Moto EP1 is based on the 2007 version of Anderson’s RC bike with Beat1Lab creating a bike that combines the design philosophy of real world GP race bikes and RC models. The innovative bike features a narrow chassis which is lightweight without compromising strength and offers a superior and centralise low centre of gravity. All of these features make the bike balanced and stable when cornering. Experts and beginners alike will be able to immediately take control of the motorcycle and drive it with confidence.
Xray has added a hard composite precision molded hub for their X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform. Hard composite is softer than Graphite material and thus generates more mechanical grip on the car and improves side traction. Recommended for low-medium traction asphalt tracks and very-low grip carpet tracks. The hubs allow full adjustability of the axle height to adapt the car to every condition. The aluminium front steering plates and rear ARS plates are easily mounted depending on the hub’s location. The design of the hub is universal with the same part used at all four corners with corresponding extensions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Corsatec has just published details of its first product, the top of the line CTN7 1:8 Buggy nitro engine. Built with a high precision die cast pressure injected black coated aluminium crank case and combined with long stroke precision balanced DLC black coated crankshaft with silicon insert it produces a smooth powerband making it very ease to drive while giving instant crisp throttle response. The carburetor features a single bottom needle for easy tuning while providing excellent fuel efficiency giving the racer a strategic advantage during the long finals. The lightweight aluminium machined piston is hand selected to perfectly match the 7 port sleeve. Finally high quality ball bearings both front and rear, with double seals at the front end for better protection and ceramic at the rear supporting the crank shaft, longer life and smoother operation is achieved. Designed, developed and produced in Europe from the expert World Champions Adrien Bertin and David Ronnefalk we are excited to supply the racers around the world with a product reaching the highest performance standards.
Round 2 of the Essex Winter Series presented by Infinity took place over the weekend with Kyle Branson taking the win. In qualifying Branson topped the first three qualifiers before having issues in Q4 which was topped by Alex Thurston securing the Capricorn driver 2nd on the grid. A string of P2 times would give the Xray of Harley Eldridge 3rd on the grid ahead of Schumacher’s Andy Murray. While Thurston and Eldridge pushed Branson in the single leg final they were not able to pass the British National Champion and they finished as they qualified. In Stock it was Zak Finlay who took the TQ and win with Billy Fletcher second and Tony Broad third. Starting from pole Shane Chipolina won Front Wheel Drive with his Schumacher while in the Junior E class James Snashall took the victory having also started from the front of the grid.
