Xray has added the option of this new High-Downforce Rear Wing for their X1 1:10 Formula chassis. It is designed to generate maximum downforce, it helps improves both stability and traction providing reliable performance for the 2WD car. ETS approved, the wing is offered in a black plastic finish.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Germany’s Dim3nsion by JP has released a new 1.5 mm carbon topdeck for the Serpent Medius X26 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Expanding the chassis setup options with a more flexible alternative to the standard topdeck, the reduced material thickness allows the chassis to flex more. This additional flex can be particularly beneficial in lower-grip track conditions, helping to generate more mechanical grip and a smoother, more predictable handling characteristic. The topdeck is available in two different versions with the Standard 1.5 mm you get the classic geometry with reduced material thickness. It provides more flex compared to a stiffer topdeck configuration, giving you an additional option to fine-tune the chassis for different track conditions. The Wave 1.5 mm is designed to provide even more flex, creating another level of adjustment for your chassis setup.
Source: Dim3nsion by JP [dim3nsion.de]
Best known for its entry level low cost entry level 1:12 Mini kits, Mardave has announced something new in the form of the Assassin Pro Kart. The small British manufacturer that is proud of having always been at the fore front of getting new people into our great hobby for over 50 years. Oval, GT12, Mini’s and oow the option or kit for The Assassin Pro Kart. Describing it as a ‘great FUN’ option kit for the MD-26, as well as being its own full kit, the kart will be available to Pre-order shortly. Based on the Mini chassis just pop side pods and front and rear bumpers onto your kit and Dave (the driver) on top of your liPo and your ready to go karting. The Pro Kart Option come with wider side Pods and LMPGT rear tyres and axle.
Schumacher has introduced for its Mi10 Touring Car this 3D bumper specifically for the high performance Avalon Body. The Avalon has taken the TC world by storm and with its long front nose, it requires a much larger front bumper to support it in the best possible way. The bumper is extremely light weight and has a flexible design with great impact resistance. The British manufacturer has also introduced an adjustable rear bonnet/boot support that fits a wide range of body’s for the Mi10. Supporting the rear of the body can reduce the body flex and can give improved grip, stability and consistency in high speed corners.
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Having revealed its first entry into the 1:28 competition market yesterday with a single rolling chassis image, RC Xpress has sent us more images of how a completed Pixel Z1 will look. Opening pre-orders for the kit, the Hong Kong manufacturer say the kit combines race bred design features and a economical price point. They added, stability and ease of assembly was put as a top priority whilst designing the Pixel Z1. Explain the car in more detail, the narrowed chassis plate is intended to create less scrub on bumpy RCP surfaces for more consistent handling. On the car, the extra long suspension arms allow for easier control in corners by slowing down the camber change. Caster is adjustable by adjusting the shims on the upper arm mount, move the shims towards the front or back to adjust. An easy to build 64p gear differential offers consistent performance on high grip RCP tracks and you get two different pinions to choose from according to what speed motor you are running. The kit includes a direct steering servo horn for the fastest and most direct steering response. Ackermann and bump steer can be adjusted through adding shims under the ballstuds. Grease filled side dampers ensure a more consistent handling car, change to thicker or thinner greases for a different setup according to track conditions. Adjusting pod droop is made via the adjustment nut in the centre damper, which is on a threaded shaft for easy fine tuning through tightening or loosening. The battery compartment is designed for medium sized hard pack LiPo’s out of the box with the included O-ring allowing easy and secure battery mounting. The Pizel Z1’s body mounts follow traditional mounting pattern allowing you install hard plastic bodies without modification.
Having teased its latest car kit release over the past two weeks, its name getting most followers on the right track, RC Xpress has unveiled the first complete image of their new entry into the 1:28 competition market, the Pixel Z1. Another boost for the category which will stage its biggest race of the year, the PN World Cup, in November in the Netherlands, the Hong Kong manufacturer has released just one image for now of the Pixel Z1 stating, ‘This is what the kit will look like built out of the box, with upgrades available shortly after!.’ The 98mm wheelbase car’s feature list includes a narrow main chassis, extra long upper suspension arms, droop adjustable centre damper, grease filled side dampers, bevel gear diff, and a direct servo horn steering system.
Serpent has introduced this new LRC ‘Rear low Rollcenter’ Set for its 990R 1:8 Onroad car. Already proving it benefits at the highest level, Andrea Catanzani used it to claim the TQ honours at the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship in Chile, this option part works by positioning the lower suspension arms 1mm lower. This optimised rear suspension geometry results in more rear traction and more steering at corner-entry.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Having teased last month that they were working on a new M-Chassis size rear wheel drive rear-motor pan car, VBC Racing has announced the All-New Vari MPAN-RR. Describing their return to kit production after many years away as ‘Scale Realism Redefined’ first kit creation in many years, they say the inaugural release of the Varia lineup, the MPAN-RR is a dedicated M-Chassis size RWD rear-motor pan car engineered specifically to mimic the raw power delivery, weight transfer, and driving dynamics of full-scale rear-engine sports cars. VBC say modern RC racing has gradually shifted toward hyper-optimised speed and artificial traction—often losing the real-world driving feel that makes motorsport so thrilling. VBC Racing is changing that with the introduction of the VARIA Collection, built around the philosophy: Real Dynamics, Real Physics, Real Engagement. Key features & engineering highlights of the new car include Aero-Grade 7075 Aluminium components such as precision-machined 7075 steering blocks, 7075 body post micro-adjusters, and heavy-duty structural mounts. Top-Grade Carbon Fibre & Composites include carbon fibre main chassis, a carbon fibre rear shaft dust-proof cover, and high-impact carbon composite components engineered for optimal flex. The all-aluminium Steering Rack System is fully ball-bearing supported with easily adjustable Ackermann angles. A Floating Servo Mount System eliminates unwanted chassis tweaking, allowing the main chassis to flex symmetrically and naturally. Run inline or transverse configurations to fine-tune weight distribution and roll characteristics with the Selectable Battery Layouts. The kit also includes heavy-duty titanium turnbuckles paired with an impact-resistant TPU front bumper. The 210mm & 225mm Adjustable Wheelbase is designed to accommodate most popular M-Chassis bodies on the market with VBC Racing recommending pairing with rear-engine body shells, such as Porsche 911 series replicas, for ultimate scale realism.
