Electric Touring Car manufacturer Xpress has added to its range of tools with the released of this Multifunction turnbuckle tool. Offering easy building and adjustment of turnbuckles, it features in the center a cutout for sliding in 4mm ball ends to hold them in place during building. A 4mm wrench at the other end for adjusting and a 1.5mm pin to adjust turnbuckles with a adjustment hole.
New from Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, is this Digital Castor Gauge. Used to accurately check and adjust the castor on a range of modern touring cars, such as the Schumacher Mi9 but not for use with FT8 FWD cars, the castor meter is fixed with double sided tape to the included carbon fibre plate which is screwed accurately to the top of the hub carrier. The castor value is clearly and easily shown on the digital meter making adjustments super accurate and easier than ever. The unit measures just 36x36x20mm so is super small to fit in your pit bag. You may check the castor with the chassis flat on a set-up board. It may also be used when the car is on a set-up station. The screws can be left in place if using the plastic hub carriers to save time in future use. The Castor Meter can be charged using the included USB cable.
New from Italian body shell manufacturer Bittydesign is their new licensed body shell for the rally rc enthusiasts, the 1:10 Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. The body shell is universal and mounts on all 1/10 190mm models, both “touring” chassis as well the ones created specifically for the rally category. It is compatible with the Tamiya TT-02 chassis in all its variants. Officially licensed by ŠKODA Auto the body is available in 0,8mm (light weight) and 1,2mm (hard) thickness and fit all the 190mm electric chassis on the market with 257-258mm wheelbase. Included with the body are a pre-cut decal sheet and windows mask as well as a set of small screw, nuts and washers to fix properly the rear wing (pre-cut). The rally tyres recommended to have the correct height between the ground and the body are those in the photos whose diameter is 68mm.
Power HD has added to its range of direct mount servos with the introduction of the S15-XP for the Xpress XQ11, XQ3S and
Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]
ARC has released this Mid-lipo Upgrade Set for its R8.4ES 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis. The upgrade set release is in response to the new spec middle size Lipo battery became available in the market and mid-lipo having more capacity than shorty-lipo. The set includes a new upper deck, new main and front shaft to extend the side belt 8mm outside and with the upgrade set the R8.4ES can drive both short and middle-size lipo. The R8.4ES with mid-lipo will increase about 60g weight while increasing run time by about 1 minute.
World Champion 1:10 Nitro Touring Car manufacturer Infinity has released a new clutch specifically designed for the use with the popular O.S. MAX-12TG engine. In order to efficiently draw out the power of the engine, which is popular in Japan for its easy power, the clutch has a lightweight flywheel and optimised weight for efficient power delivery. The specifications of each part, such as the yellow shoe, which has been processed to a thin 4mm thickness, have been determined in advance.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Servo manufacturer Power HD is now offering a new Servo Set intended for RC Drift use. The TDS-2 is a new specific 1:10 drift servo with enhanced anti-shake function and greater torque and profile. It is also designed to be used with the new Gyro G2. A key feature of the Gyro G2, which has a smaller profile that the Gyro G1, is that you can adjust your car angle without changing gyro gain via CH4 on receiver. Damping and User priority can also be adjusted on the gyro itself too, allowing you to adjust to your liking. Like the TDS-2 servo, the G2 is available in Black, Red and Purple colour options.
Having released their first entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car, the Rookie Speed RS1.0, last year as part of its continued efforts to offer cars that can help attract newcomers into the hobby, Yokomo has announced the RS2.0. The Japanese manufacturer say it is an improved, more affordable entry-level touring car that’s easier to start with and drive. It features a resin chassis and upper deck for better ground feel, equal-length front and rear belts for consistent handling, and a redesigned motor mount to accommodate brush motors. The new short shocks and lowered shock towers reduce the centre of gravity, enhancing performance and expanding setup options with compatible springs from competition touring cars.
