Hiro Seiko have introduced this 1/10 scale optical setting board. Available in red or black, they made a bold decision to choose glass as the material for the board making it moisture & expansion resistant unlike the more common types on the market. In addition they have attached a special coloured material on the surface of the glass that can be easily cleaned. For reference the board features simple calibration lines.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Yokomo have released official images and details of their new BD7, which was run in the latter part of this year’s ETS in the lead up to the World championships in The Netherlands. Optimum weight balance has been achieved by moving the motor 9.5mm further inward, while the chassis features symmetrical construction for optimal chassis flex. Other new items include the floating steering servo mount and the split aluminium suspension mounts.
Zeppin racing have released this pair of gear differential outdrives for the Associated TC6.1 touring car. Made from spring steel they are similar in design but but much more durable than the standard lighter aluminium versions.
Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]
TOP Racing have released these alloy damper spring cups suitable for the shocks on the Photon EX, Sabre FD and Sabre FD Mini. The advantage of this new aluminium cup is its rigidity, making the shock spring the only source of tension holding the car’s suspension resulting in a more precise setup and road feel.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
Reedy introduce the 250mAh 6.6V LiFe RX battery that is perfect for use in 1S powered 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars that require a receiver battery. The battery sports dimensions of 34.5x21x11.5mm and its LiFe chemistry provides voltage similar to the ESC’s BEC voltage output, resulting in servos that run as intended in terms of speed, torque, and reliability. The battery features an integrated switch so that the car can be powered on and off conveniently. A separate non-switched charging jack means that the battery can remain plugged into the receiver during the charging process. The 250mAh capacity is good for a typical day’s worth of pan car racing.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
Serpent introduce the electric version of the World Championship winning Cobra GT 1/8th nitro chassis. The car makes use of a 7075-T6 3mm aluminium chassis, oversized lower suspension arms, aluminium suspension mounts with plastic inserts, 4.5mm carbon fibre shock towers, 16mm big bore shock absorbers, CVD-type driveshafts, front and rear anti-roll bars and the light and compact radio tray with vertically mounted steering servo that was introduced with the Cobra-e buggy. Not included in the kit are electronics, body, and wheels.
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Shepherd introduce the chassis stiffener set for the Velox V10 Twelve 200mm nitro on-road car. Designed to give the chassis more longitudinal stiffness the parts prevent gear damage on bumpy tracks. Included in the set are a high-quality carbon brace, a special gearbox bulkhead machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and all needed fasteners. All parts are also available separately.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Italian company Capricorn release new plastic and aluminum option parts for their 1/10th and 1/8th line of nitro on-road cars. Available soon are new suspension arms made from a harder compound material, news longer upper rear arms, a lightweight rear bulkhead parts and lightweight main shaft bulkheads. Available for the 1/8th car will be new harder compound suspension arms, +2mm steering blocks and updated rear hubs with eccentric plastic reduction insert.
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