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June 10, 2022

Capricorn C8 Classic 1/8th nitro pan car

Italian brand Capricorn have introduced their all-new 1/8th nitro flat pan car to race in the classic class, the C8 Classic. This car provides a whole new concept to the flat pan category and has been in development for some time and is now ready for release. Designed to be fully adustable in both the front and rear, as well as user friendly, the new platform is highly durable and manufactured in Italy from the best quality materials.

View more images of the car here

June 9, 2022

Hasi Tuned lightweight engine cooling head

New from Hasi Tuned for .21 onroad engines is their new low-profile lightweight cooling head. Made with special aluminium with very good heat dissipation qualities, this special cooling head guarantees the same cooling for your engine as the original, but is 12grams lighter.

View the cooling head here

June 9, 2022

iRacing O.S. rear engine cover

iRacing have introduced this new rear engine cover, with mixture recovery system for OS .21 engines. Thanks to the 2 holes on the upper side of the cover, which go under the piston and the central hole to which they are connected, it is able to improve the internal fluid dynamics, improving performance and consumption. Suitable for iRacing and O.S. .21 engines.

View the other side of the rear cover here

June 8, 2022

Infinity IF15 aluminium servo saver & centre bulkheads

Creation Model have produced two new option parts for the Infinity IF15 the first of which is the new aluminium servo saver. By replacing the original kit plastic part with this high-precision 7075 machined part, all flex and deflection will be eliminated, resulting in excellent consistency and sharp steering characteristics. The other new item is a pair of aluminium centre bulkheads that ensures chassis rigidity in the centre section of the car. Helps with traction and added stability in high grip situations.

View the centre bulkheads here

June 8, 2022

Awesomatix BW95 floating front weight

From Awesomatix, the BW95 is a new floating front weight for the A800FX & A800FX Evo cars. This additional 95 gram weight helps to adjust the front/rear weight distribution of the car for different track conditions. Additionally it improves the front flex of the car, as BW95 replaces the AM88//R shock holders. This improved front flex helps with better overall steering and front end grip. The weight doesn’t touch the bulkheads or the chassis after the installation of the shocks.

View the BW95 part here

June 5, 2022

Roche Rapide F1 offset steering knuckle

Roche have produced this new offset aluminium steering knuckle for the Rapide F1. The new part offers smoother initial steering response and more mid corner steering. Featuring a clamp type design for fine adjustment, the tighter it is clamped the more stability while the looser, the more aggressive steering. The part is also less tall at 2.5mm allowing for a wider droop and ride height adjustment.

View an image of the knuckle set here

June 3, 2022

1up Racing Pro Duty titanium lockdown M4 wheel nuts

1up Racing have introduced their latest generation of professional-grade hardware, the Pro Duty Titanium Lockdown M4 wheel nut. Featuring a sleek new design inspired by smooth lines found in the World Famous SoCal Hot Rod scene, these bring a taste of California to wherever you are. These wheel nuts are finely machined from the strongest Grade 5 Titanium possible and are made to out-last this car and your next one. Low-Profile at Only 4mm Tall they have and oversized 11mm flange that provides excellent wheel support and are sold in sets of 4.

View more images of the wheel nuts here

June 3, 2022

Xray release the GTX8 & GTX8E’23

Xray have released details on their all new for 2023 GTX8 platform. The new GT nitro and EP chassis feature an all-new aluminium bulkhead framework which increases reliability, strength and allows for much greater airflow to cool the drivetrain as well as more convenient maintenance from the super easy diff access. Front & rear aluminium diff pinion adapters maintain proper gear mesh and allow for significantly improved cooling of the pinion gear bearings aluminium eccentric bushings for the rear differential allow for a new diff height tuning adjustment. A redesigned chassis plate to match the aluminium bulkheads features extra cutouts around the engine and rear driveline to promote airflow and increased cooling of the drivetrain. The front & rear shock towers now feature a second row of shock absorber positions for super fine adjustments. Additionally, to accommodate the latest low profile racing bodies, the rear shock tower features an additional wing mounting position to place the wing mount as low as possible. A redesigned front upper carbon top deck reinforces the new aluminium bulkheads and chassis. In the drivetrain, the all-new high-acceleration clutch bell features an independent clutch housing with a separate one-piece machined 2-gear 14/18T pinion gear module. New diff crown gears and pinion gears use specially designed profile of the 46T and 13T gears for a perfectly matched engagement that ensures smoother operation, less drag and significantly longer lifespan. All this plus a a whole lot of other updates.

View the GTX8 23 presentation here & GTX8E 23 here