KM Racing have released these new MR03 +1° aluminium steering knuckles. Black anodised and sold in a pair, the king pin hole features a POM insert to enhance the smoothness of the steering action.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
Xceed have released this 1/10 scale 200mm Stratus body shell. Made from high quality lexan, it is supplied with a special shaped rear wing, which makes the overall package very stable under acceleration and braking as well as having lots of steering and excellent top-speed handling. Supplied with grill, lights and masking decals, it has been designed and made in Germany for Xceed, in co-operation with a number of top-level drivers.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Following the success of the new NT1 WC edition clutch at the 200mm Pre Worlds, where it was used by Ralph Burch, Capricorn RC have announced the availability of this product. Supplied with the new 0.9 gram lighter clutch bell, it is able to fit the originals Xray pinion gears. The set also includes an extra light spring stay, 2 red shoes, 2 thrust bearings and 2 full sets of ball bearings. Capricorn also released their newly homologated EFRA 2662 muffler, which offer increased performance on the Q12 engine and especially with the new Novarossi based Capricorn engine line that is coming soon.
BMI Racing have released their new LiPo ready pan cars, the Copperhead 12 and Copperhead 10, the latest upgrade to BMI´s well known DB12RR LiPo and DB10R. Both cars come with a newly designed LiPo only chassis as well as the newest upgrade to the company’s flex link suspension. Just like the DB12 and DB10 series the Copperhead has the BMI powerpod and front suspension, with an optional upgraded front suspension in the works. Finally the cars get their name from the new copper anodised aluminium parts, which replace the previous grey colour.
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Ball bearing specialist, ABEC35, have released new ball bearings for most 1/12 pan chassis and 1/10 World GT Class. Based on their Type-X technology, oiled with rubber shields, economy and ceramic hybrid. They claim that these ball bearings are as smooth as metal shielded ball bearings and protect against hair from indoor carpet tracks. Available in model FR2-5 (1/8×5/16 x9/64F) and model FR168 (1/4×3/8 x1/8F).
Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]
Mega have released the latest generation DS4 ZX21 and ZX12 engines, the result of continuous development in cooperation with the Mega racing team and Picco. The ZX21 3.5cc circuit engine features a new 7 port ABC set, new cooling head with 3-fin combustion chamber and crankshaft with new timing. Also available in the hand tuned EM version, it additionally sports a black case, lightweight crankshaft, hand selected piston & liner and hand work on the porting. The ZX12 2.1cc engine has a new cooling head and new back plate, with the EM version sporting the same upgrades as on the ZX21 version.
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New from CSO Products are these optional CVDs for the 1/8th scale Serpent 966 & 960. Made from hard coated steel, these complete CVD shafts are super strong and a direct replacement for the standard versions.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
New from CRC for use with their Encore Shocks, Durashocks and other brands of shocks is this new line of springs. Sold in a complete set of 6 or individually, you can get them in blue, white, red, green, purple and black. Also from CRC is their tire sanding paddle that has a coarse 60 grit on one end to round the edges on even the toughest rubber, such as purple front tires. Then flip it around and get the perfect finish with the 120 grit end.
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