Pirani RC, the brand of well known Italian nitro onroad racer Andrea Pirani, has released these new set-up wheels suitable for all 1:8 onroad cars. Based on tyre diameters of 74,5mm rear and 67,5mm front, its helps to dial in the best balance on your car. Made from carbon fibre reinforced hard plastic they set of 4-wheels come complete with a small and easy to use storage container.
New from German body shell brand ZooRacing comes the Hyrax 190mm 1:10 hypercar body. With touring car bodies at a stretch just about resembling the real thing these days recent hyper car releases are very much modelled on the full size car we see racing at iconic race circuits around the world, the Hyrax definitely an eye catching example. With sleek, aggressive styling inspired by these full-scale hypercars, this class delivers the perfect mix of realism and high-performance racing. They feature low-slung, wide-body chassis, optimised for maximum downforce and stability at top speeds. The Hyrax is an all-new hypercar body designed for the next generation of electric touring car racing. Every curve and surface of the body is engineered to deliver optimal airflow management, reducing drag while maximising downforce. The low-slung, wide-body design ensures the car stays planted, providing superior cornering speeds and unmatched stability.
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LensBodies has introduced their latest new 1:12 body shell, the Ponente 2.0. Following the success of the first version of the Ponente body, the second version has been developed together with the Italian body producer’s brand ambassador and driver Alexander Hagberg. The 2.0 gives you more corner speed, with a good balance between front grip and rear traction and is available in Ultra Light, Light, as well as Standard versions. The bodyshell will be available at this weekend’s EFRA 1:12 European Championship in Belgium, and will be available from usual outlets in 10-days time.
Arrowmax has launched a brand-new Electric Touring Car series steel chassis conversion kit, with its first product designed for the Xray X4‘25. The kit is made of 1.2mm thick hardened spring steel, offering excellent elasticity. Combined with advanced PVD coating technology, it not only enhances surface corrosion resistance but also significantly improves overall durability. Precise manufacturing techniques further ensure the flatness of the chassis, meeting the rigorous demands of high-performance competitions. Compared to traditional carbon steel or aluminium chassis, this steel chassis demonstrates outstanding advantages in durability and performance stability. The hardened spring steel material greatly enhances impact resistance and deformation resilience, ensuring exceptional performance even under high-intensity and long-term use. Additionally, to optimise the overall design, the chassis features a slimmer profile and is accompanied by specially customised 110-degree screw heads with 12.9-grade high-strength screws, ensuring the durability and reliability of fasteners, and significantly increasing lifespan. Currently, the product is open for pre-order and is scheduled for delivery starting in mid-April.
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Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has released its latest .12 1:10 Onroad competition engine, the O.S. Speed T1205. Based on T1204, it features a redesigning crankshaft and revised needle taper angle. The newly designed crankshaft for improved power delivery from low to mid end performance. The revised needle taper angle has expanded the adjustment range. Using the well-received outer head shape from T1204 this gets a new laser design. Also available as a Combo set, this comes with TT03 EFRA2700 tuned silencer and the newly developed MT04 exhaust manifold.
Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this Body Stopper V3 for the MS1 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Also compatible with the previous BD12/BD11/BD10 kits, this 3rd version is adjustable with an upper screw so that the front part of the body does not crush due to the aerodynamic load, giving great front stability to the model.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Not a regular RC10 kit you’d expect, Team Associated has introduced the RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6×6 Kit. Describing it as a groundbreaking addition to their lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design, the kit boasts a range of features including durable white plastic parts, a striking new 6×6 body set, and a robust 6×6 plastic gearbox set. It also includes a 6×6 diffuser set with body accessories, a gold aluminium chassis plate, and high-quality FT ball end set. The kit also features aluminium turnbuckles, gold shock bodies, and a gold motor plate. Completing the package are satin chrome wheels.
Italian company Pirani RC has released these rubber covers for CVD driveshaft of all brands of 1:8 onroad cars. Made from strong and durable TPU, the rubber cover is extra light weight and helps maintain the grease inside the CVD caps. The result is a longer life for CVD pins, more lubrification in rotation parts and the car more clean in the CVD area. Sold as a pack of 2 covers, they covers are suitable for both front and rear axles.
