Rc Arlos Factory have released first images of their forthcoming new RcA-V1 RWD drift car chassis kit. The first chassis project of the company will feature a highly adjustable suspension components, a rear motor design placed in front of the rear axle as well as mock-up brace callipers and rotors for scale looks. The car will allow for 240mm, 257mm and 275mm wheelbase settings and we bring you more details as they become available.
Coming from Vision Racing and made for Team Associated’s DR10 drag racing cars is a ceramic ball bearing kit. It includes ABEC-5 spec bearings equipped with Si3N4 ceramic balls for a slight weight reduction but most importantly a more efficient performing drivetrain. The bearings come lubricated with a high-performance synthetic light oil and the kit includes all gearbox and wheel axle ball bearings.
Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]
Coming soon from Yokomo is their new SP-02DV2 programmable servo for RWD drift cars. An updated firmware allows for better adaption to the needs of rear-wheel driven cars with a new function to suppress hunting, a malfunction that can occur in combination with steering gyro units. Also included is a wider support for the different settings both entry and pro level drivers need. As for the hardware side of things, the servo utilises a heatsink aluminium middle case, a coreless servo and a mixed titanium and aluminium geardtrain. The servo is programmable using Yokomo’s optional SP-03DPC programming device and it will hit stores soon.
MST have introduced their new E92 body shell for 1/10th scale 190mm wide touring and drift cars. The body resembles a very popular German 2-door coupe and it comes moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate. Included with the body is variety of accessories such as clear front and rear lights inserts, a moulded rear wing, rear view mirrors, window masks, and two decal sheets with lights, grille, window lines and many other details to make the body stand out. The body is available from now on and it will also hit stores in combination with MST’s RMX 2.0 drift car kit and RMX 2.0 RTR drift cars come July.
Source: MST [rc-mst.com]
Made for drag racing converted Traxxas Slash 2WD trucks is the new Stinger wheelie bar from Pro-Line. The Stinger is a lightweight, single wheel pre-built wheelie bar that will keep the car tracking straight and the driver taking the victory. Made from very stiff yet durable nylon, the kit is designed to mimic full-size steel wheelie bars for the ultimate in scale look and performance. The height of the wheelie bar is adjustable, so drivers can dial in how much lift they want out of the front end and the wheel rides on a smooth ball bearing for minimal resistance. An extra wheel is included for spares.
Pilot RC Products have announced the release of their race-proven Pilot Orbit Ceramic Hybrid bearing set for the Team Associated DR10. The bearings are precision crafted and produced from highest grade materials governing them the ABEC rating grade 7. Grade 7 rated bearings provide a higher tolerance and a deviation of 5 μm, allowing for better performance at high RPM. The bearings come pre-oiled with 1up Clear bearing oil for ultra free bearings and increased drivetrain efficiency.
Source: Pilot RC Products [pilotrcproducts.com]
MST have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new LP56 body shell. Designed for 195mm wide 257mm wheelbase 1/10th scale on-road chassis, the body should tick the boxes of drift car fans but it may be also find its way into fun or outlaw GT racing. MST targets a release in the fourth quarter of 2020 and we bring you more details as they surface.
Coming soon from Kyosho is their new Mercedes-AMG GT3 ReadySet based on the proven Fazer Mk2 FZ02 4WD chassis. The entry-level touring car comes fully assembled and it utilises a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain with sealed gear differentials, rigid suspension components, fluid-filled shock absorbers, and a moulded tub chassis. Other features include wheel hubs with dummy calibers and brake discs, grippy tyres on multi Y-spoke rims, and the name-giving Mercedes-AMG GT3 body shell. The ready-to-run set is rounded out by a brushed motor, electronic speed controller, powerful steering servo and a 2.4GHz radio system.
