Creation Model has announced that is to offer the front and the rear wheel shafts for the Infinity IF18 1:8 Onroad chassis as individual items. Previously the Japanese company sold the parts as a front or rear set but now the 7075 aluminium wheel shafts are to be packaged and sold as single pieces.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Xray has introduced two new rear anti-roll bars for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring car. The new 1.6mm and 1.8mm options bring the range to 6 different rear anti-roll bars for the ball-bearing roll bar mounting system. Mounted to the rear bulkheads via bearings from outside for extra-smooth movement and for quick & easy changes and adjustment, the latest additions are designed to give the X4F improved rotation. Each anti-roll bar has laser-engraved stripes (corresponding to bar thickness) for easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
ARC has released a new optional Rear Upper Arm Plate for its R8.4 1:8 Onroad Nitro racing chassis. The new plate moves the inside hole 2mm higher and 1mm inside compared to the original rear upper plate R808006. The new plate makes setup easier, it changes only the rear arm length and its use can give more rear traction. The arm length can be adjusted by changing the insert, each gap is 1.5mm.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
ROAR, the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has announced the completion of its Executive Committee with the appointments of Brent Densford as Competition Director and Lance MacDonald as Promotions Director. Under the guidance of new President Clayton Young, ROAR appears to be on a much overdue positive trajectory and the latest appointments should be a boost to national championship racing and the bobby in general. Densford is the owner of Beach RC while MacDonald has vast experience in race organisation and so their combined experience and knowledge should assist ROAR in being more more proactive in the promotion of the hobby as opposed to just being a rule enforcer.
Read official ROAR announcement here
New from T-Works are these brass battery holders intended for 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Each weighing 7 grams, they offer another option of weigh distribution and will fit chassis from Xray, Yokomo, Mugen and Serpent. Supplied as set of two, the brass battery holders are finished with a black hard anodising.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
MXLR has extended its FlexBumper production line with addition of a model for the Mugen MTC2/MTC2R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. MXLR FlexBumpers are 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility. Over foam bumpers they absorb hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash. For the Mugen MTC2 / MTC2R it matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile as a direct replacement for the kit foam. The lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range. There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality. In terms of weight comparison, the MXLR FlexBumper is ~11,4g versus the original Kit Bumper at ~8,7g.
Hong Kong’s 3Racing has released an updated version of their entry level Cero Sport 1:10 Electric Touring car platform, the Cero Sport 55. The key update on the kit is the repositioning of the motor mount to the centre of the car meaning the same size belt is used front and rear. As a result of the new position the cat get a new motor mount and top deck. Also improved on the it in the centre of the Cero Sport 55 is an improved composite resin used in the manufacturing of the steering knuckles, which are common to all four corners of the car, and the bulkheads giving greater stiffness and durability.
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