Reedy’s Sonic 540-M3 motor is now available in a special 6.5T version designed specifically for 1/12th Modified class racers who race in European events where a 6.5T limit is mandated. A short-stack stator, revised wire sizes, upgraded magnet, and reduced weight make this version perfectly suited for this distinct racing application.
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Coming from Fenix and made for Yokomo’s popular BD8 touring car are an aluminium main chassis plate and top deck. As for the chassis, much thoughts went into in-corner scrub and drag reduction, which leads to more flowing outer lines as well as redesigned battery mounting brackets to further add clearance during hard cornering. The chassis comes with extensive machining in the battery and electric area for optimised flex characteristics, a black coated surface and machined silver edge details. As for the top deck, extra clearance is provided in the pinion area to ensure proper fitting of large pinions when running high-wind stock motors. Both the chassis and top deck will fit the 2018 and 2017 BD8 kits.
Xpress have introduced two anti-roll bar sets for the Xpresso 1/10th scale M-class cars. Available as separate kits for the front or the rear of the car, each includes specific swaybar wires for the K1 and M1 variants as well as all needed mounting material including ball cups and ball studs, red anodised alloy stoppers, ball ends and turnbuckles.
Coming soon from Ride are several centre/pitch and roll springs for 1/10th formula pan car chassis. They will become available in six different hardnesses each and are colour-coded for easy identification. More information will become available in time for the release.
Coming from Yeah Racing are new option parts for the Tamiya TA-02 and Yokomo YD-2S on-road kits. First up is a carbon fibre upgrade set for the Tamiya TA-02 and TA-02SW 1/10th 4WD on-road kits that includes a lower carbon fibre chassis plate, a matching upper deck as well as front and rear shock towers. The conversion will lead to a lighter and stronger chassis assembly while adding visual impact at the same time.
European X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced a new range of high-quality titanium screws. The M3 fasteners are available as countersunk and button head variants and come in various length including 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. The screws are available in packs of ten from now on.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Coming from Italian company 7075 Special Parts is the Air Killer air remover tool for shock absorbers and gear differentials. The compact device will create a vacuum, without the need for an additional pump, that removes air bubbles that can occur in freshly-built shocks and diffs and that are known to hamper performance and consistency. The tool, made using high-quality 7075 alloy, sports an inner shock and diff stand for convenient use with flashy black and white graphics making it stand out.
WRC Racing keep updating their range of nitro and electric on-road kits with the latest being the GTX 1/8th car that has received a make-over and is now called the GTX 1.4. Subtle changes were made to areas such as the radio plate that sports an innovative floating design up front to optimise the chassis’ flex characteristics. Also new are redesigned servo mounts for a lower centre of gravity, the belt tensioner underwent an update and the kit features reinforced belts for greater durability. Last but not least comes a new, adjustable rear body mount. The GTX 1.4 is available now.
