WRC Racing have introduced the NTX 1.2 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The evolution of the NTX 1.1 features some subtle updates such as new front and rear driveshafts, flanged aluminium wheel nuts, redesigned carbon fibre steering knuckle Ackermann plates, as well as reinforced drive belts, and new aluminium roller belt supports. Otherwise the kit was left untouched and it should hit stores soon.
WRC Racing from Italy have announced the signing of Germany’s Rico Kröber to their factory team. A 1/10th on-road specialist, the former Capricorn driver will campaign WRC’s STX electric touring and new NTX nitro touring cars at races all over Germany. Rico has the following to say about his move:
After three years as Capricorn factory driver I am proud to join the WRC Racing Team and would like to thank Franco Ghiotto, CEO of WRC Racing, for his confidence. I would also like to thank Dr. Harald Hergarten, who works intensively in Germany to create the team and support his drivers as well his help in the continuous development of the products. I am looking forward to exciting and successful years in my new team.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
Coming soon on Vaterra’s proven V-100 S 1/10th 4WD on-road chassis is the 1972 Chevy C10 pickup truck. The shaft-driven chassis is equipped with scale brake callipers and rotors, chrome-plated rims with street tyres, the body comes decked-out with LED lights and the slammed street truck is controlled by a glitch-free 2.4GHz radio system. Waterproof electronics make for go everywhere capabilities and the truck is propelled by a 15T 540-class brushed motor. An officially licensed Chevy C10 body in black or red colour tops off the package that will hit stores in March.
Xray have announced the soon release of graphite composite ball cups for the XB8 series of vehicles. The moulded composite parts cushion the M15 aluminium adjustment nut against the 13.9mm front suspension pivot ball with the reinforced graphite parts increasing durability and smoothness of the suspension even in very dusty racing conditions. The cups come as pairs and are usable on all XB8-based kits including the GTX on-road cars.
Source: Xray [teamcray.com]
New from Awesomatix is the C07A carbon fibre bumper A, an extended upper bumper plate that braces against the front bulkheads in the event of a crash. The part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and is designed exclusively for the used with the P14-1X lower bumper. To make full use of the bumper it is necessary to attach two optional 1.75mm bushings on each side of the bulkhead in order to allow the bumper to brace against the stacked bushings, limiting its movement and thus protecting the lower chassis plate from becoming bend.
View the complete assembly here
Scorpion Power System have introduced their new Platinum Series 2S 7700mAh 65C standard-size LiPo battery. The hardcase pack measures 138.4×46.5×24.9mm, weighs in at 296g and is built using high-quality 65C cells, making it ideal for all modified and stock racing applications.
Source: Scorpion Power System [scorpionsystem.com]
Italian company Mon-Tech Racing has introduced the new MLGT3 body shell for 1/12th scale GT12 pan cars. The body is made of high-quality polycarbonate and due to a new moulding process it is very light of weight yet durable. The kit includes window masks and rear wing mounting hardware and it is usable with almost every GT12 chassis.
Available now from O.S. Engines is the Max-R21 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant is based on the championship heritage of the R2102 engine and delivers a perfect blend of power and value for 1/8th on-road racing. Its crankshaft and piston/liner are designed with premium performance and easy maintenance in mind, which makes it an ideal choice for beginners. This engine is upgradeable with high-performance O.S. Speed parts, letting drivers realise their full winning potential.
View lists of the features and specifications here
