Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s X4/X ’23 electric touring car is this brass motor mount weights set. The 3 piece set contains 4, 4.5 & 8 grams brass weights machined to specifically to fit around the drive train components and place the weight towards the centre of the car.
T-works has released two sets of machined pistons for Yokomo’s RC drifting SLF Big Bore Shocks. CNC machined from Delrin for low friction, the pistons are available as a set of 1.0mm X 12 or 0.9 & 1.2mm X 12. Each set contains 2-pieces.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
New from Contact RC Racing Tyres are these protective wheel disks for their range of Oval and SupaStox tyres. The cool looking disks are glued by the customer on the external face of the wheel to protect the foam from the high rigours of oval racing. The disk will help prevent tyre chunking on side impacts. They are included in all JM tyres.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Having teased first details just after Christmas of ‘a revolutionary backplate’ they are describing as ‘a true masterpiece of engineering’, Italy’s Reds Racing has released an exploded CAD image of their Rotating Back Plate. While no benefits are outlined, they said, ‘We will release in the next months a revolutionary backplate that will be sold separately only as an optional part for Reds Racing engines. The new Rotating Backplate is a true masterpiece of engineering. The only thing that you cannot expect from Reds is to experience ordinary emotions. More info to come soon….’. It will be interesting to find out the theory and benefits of this new concept.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Montech has just presented their latest body shell, the new Quattro C intended for both GT10 and GT12. The GT body takes its shapes from the well-known Italian Alfa Romeo brand’s mid-engined C4. The Quattro C GT10 can be mounted on all TC chassis while the GT12 is available in two versions, Standard and Leggera. Molded in premium quality polycarbonate, the kit includes screws and decals for the headlights, grilles and masking to protect the windows.
Schumacher is gearing up for the new season with the addition of new apparel for 2023. The ‘Mono’ line includes a black hoodie and t-shirt with white Schumacher branding front and back as well as on the sleeve. The t-shirt is made with 100% certified organic cotton while the hoodie is made in an improved thicker 65% Cotton 35% Polyester material. Also added to the range is a fleece lined bobble hat. Ideal for the winter weather, it comes in grey with black embroidered branding to front and back.
Avid Racing has released an updated motor bearing lineup designed to improve performance and increase lifespan in RC motors. They use chrome steel rings that are polished to a mirror-like finish to reduce noise and vibration, and maintain a very tight ABEC7 tolerance to minimise play in the bearing. In the ceramic versions, they use silicone nitride ceramic balls (Si3N4) for a smooth, slippery surface. All the motor bearings also feature a nylon cage instead of metal, which prevents expansion under heat for improved performance. Additionally, Avis use high-speed oil for low-friction rotation and metal shields to reduce contact on the races and protect against debris.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
With 2023 just around the corner, making a clean start to the season begins with your pit set-up and Kyosho Europe has just released this Kyosho Motorsports pit mat just in time for the New Year. Measuring 600x1200mm, it is made from a high quality yoga mat type material that makes its easy to roll up for transportation between workshop and race track.
Source: Kyosho Europe [kyoshoeurope.com]
