Electric Touring Car newcomers IRIS have released as a teaser this image of the chassis plate of their upcoming debut kit. Pitched as a new innovative touring car designed by Andreas Myrberg, it is set to be released shortly with IRIS announcing recently Dionys Stadler as their first Modified driver and Alex Kunkler for Pro Stock.
Source: IRIS [Facebook]
Schumacher has released for the Icon and Icon 2 a new lightweight rear axle spool set. The spool set can offer improved steering, direction change, acceleration and corner entry/off power stability. When comparing to a ball or gear differential, a spool is particularly effective in high grip conditions such as on carpet with foam or rubber tyres. Supplied with a lightweight carbon axle and 88T 64DP Spur. The set can be used on other manufacturers cars, however, width spacing may need adjusting.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
T-works has released a new range of new 3 x 10mm brass shims with 2 different sides design. A flat side and bevel side allow you to tune the flex of your chassis. When you use the bevel side facing done, it allows the chassis to flex freely and still keep the weight as close to the ground as possible.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Shepherd have released an optional High Traction radioplate for their Velox V8.2 1:8 nitro onroad chassis. The extra stiff radioplate is milled from premium carbon fibre and increases the stiffness at the front of the car. Especially at tracks with ultra high traction, the radioplate helps to make the car easier to drive.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Italian company Mikimodel have announced the release of a new X-GRIP tyre for electric touring. After more testing on various European tracks, X-GRIP has developed a new generation tyre with great stability and ease of driving. The rubber compound has been redone, new reinforced shoulder, new canvas and new insert. This work done has led them to finding the right compromise between a high-performance tyre that offers excellent durability. The tyres are available in both 32X and 36X shore.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
SMJ have added a 1.5mm option of their rubber mount spacers. Since its release, the “Rubber Body Mount Spacer” has been well-received for its easy body height adjustment. Now the ‘Rubber Body Mount Spacer’ is available in a 1.5mm thickness in 10, 12 and 14mm options. Combined with the existing 1.0mm version, it allows for easier and finer height adjustment of the body.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Ruddog has introduced their new Drivetrain and Ball Bearing Oil. Drivetrain Oil is a PTFE lubricant for your RC car’s drive shafts and similar metal parts. Thanks to its special formula, it ensures low friction and does not attract dust and carpet fuzz. The convenient sized 10 ml precision oiler fits into every tool bag and makes maintenance work a breeze. The Ball Bearing Oil is the ideal lubricant for ensuring low friction and a long service life of your ball bearings.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
