SMJ has introduced two High Traction Shock Spring Spacers options for 1:10 electric touring cars. Simply place above or below the shock spring to improve grip and traction. The spacers allow for fine adjustment of grip without changing the shock spring. Type A is the aggressive type with excellent response while Type M is a mild type.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Futaba has just introduced this new HPS-CB701 servo which is intended for nitro buggy and car use. The HPS servo series achieves amazing torque and low power consumption and is UR (Ultra Response) mode compatible. Featuring a 3 piece all aluminium casing, it features metal 1-3 stage gear and a metal final stage gear.
Source: Futaba [rc.futaba.co.jp]
Team Associated has just released the Japanese classic Datsun 240Z in radio-controlled form. Built on their budget friendly Apex2 Sport chassis, the Team Associated Datsun 240Z is a beautiful true-to-life scale version of the full-size counterpart. The Apex2 Sport chassis features some of the latest features in on road racing. A front and rear independent suspension with oil-damped shocks and active rear toe give the Apex2 Sport the ultimate in handling on uneven tarmac. This makes it a perfect platform for the Datsun 240Z! Also offered as a Lipo Combo, this includes a Reedy WolfPack LiPo battery and Reedy battery charger.
MST has released images of their latest TCR-M kit, the RS73. Intended as a Rear motor, rear wheel drive, 233mm wheelbase set-up, the kit features the iconic 1973 Porsche RS body. The 1:10 TCR – M chassis series from MST has four wheel independent suspension, two width versions of 164mm/173mm, and wheelbase settings of 210mm/225mm/233mm/239mm/245mm by the different chassis. Offering a range of realistic scaled bodies, the integrated three drive modes of FF/MR/RR mean you can configure the chassis to match original drive configuration of the full sized car you are replicating.
We have seen the branding for a few months now on David Ronnefalk’s clothing & race cars but it is only today that we have had an official announcement regarding Corsatec. Adrien Bertin, a driver who just had his long standing status as the only driver to win both the 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad World Championships equalled by Tadahiko Sahashi, issued an official announcement on the new brand that will provide power sources to both electric and nitro racers. A three time nitro World Champion, Bertin is one of the Corsatec co-founders together with Oscar Jansen, who having been a much decorated international racer himself has become a major industry leader in RC electronics and battery technology. Having had the opportunity to chat in dept with Jansen during our time at the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Thailand, they have some exciting new technology under development. With former World Champion David Ronnefalk as their lead development driver, Corsatec are certain to be a force in the market with some other big name drivers expected to be added to the team very shortly to bring more knowledge & expertise to the brand.
Read full Corsatec announcement here
Ronald Volker has taken victory at the first major international indoor race of the Electric Touring Car Winter season with a dominant performance at EWS International in Essex, England. The Mugen driver was in flying form throughout the weekend topping all four qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of newly crowned back to back World Champion Bruno Coelho and World Championship Runner-Up Christopher Krapp. In the finals, the former World Champion was again untouchable winning all three A-Mains from Coelho’s Xray with Krapp’s Yokomo completing the podium. Making it four different manufacturers in the Top 4, Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain finished fourth. In Pro-Stock Xray’s Alexandre Duchet took the win while in Front Wheel Drive it was also an Xray victory thanks to Germany’s Stefan Schulz.
Image: Bruno Coelho [Facebook]
To commemorate Pro-Line’s 40th anniversary, they are proud to introduce a special edition Pre-Painted Chevy Camaro IROC-Z for the No-Prep SC Drag Racing! Bowtie fans can now recreate a piece of American nostalgia with this ultra-scale ’80s sports coupe drag body. Choose either Metallic Blue or Jet Black as your base colour, which is completed with a retro ’80s style neon gradient livery. Also included is a commemorative limited-edition Pro-Line 40th Anniversary coin, a must-have keepsake for diehard Pro-Line fans!
Japanese radio & servo brand KO Propo has just released details of its low profile RSx4S-one10X Type-T servo. The new servo is aimed at Tamiya users with it coming with 5 pre-installed settings optimised for different Tamiya models. To add to the Tamiya appeal they have also added light blue anodising to the middle case heatsink to ensure it look right at home in your car. There is also an optional light blue bottom case allowing you to change the direction of the cable coming out of the case. The model memory is preset data registered in advance in the servo however the RSx4S allows you to finely change the settings of many parameters to your liking.
View model memory details here
