Coming from Pirani RC is this new carbon radio tray brace for the Shepherd Velox V8.2. Made in high quality carbon fibre, it comes supplied with the longer screw to fix it to the original radio plate. Mounting the brace makes the car easier to drive in high traction condition and improves cornering speed.
Xray have released a new addition to their range of central shock absorber springs for the X12 with the introduction of this progressive black 3.1 version. The stiffest spring in the line-up it helps improve steering and response. The spring is laser engraved with 4 dots for easy recognition and can also fit on the X10.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Japanese brand Nuclear have released the Type6 version of their ASM 3.5cc nitro onroad engine. An evolution of their Type5 motor, all the changes on this new motor are internal, such as the surface treatment of the piston to further reduce friction and improve the durability. The sleeve, conrod, piston connecting pin and backplate have also received this coating, which together with the newly shaped 9mm venturi, also helps to improve throttle response. The engine comes with the C1 combustion camber insert and will be available in a 9 or 7 port version.
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From Xray is this optional 2.5mm carbon main chassis for the X12’21. Machined from 2.5mm hard high-grade graphite material with a specially-designed compound which is a good option for low grip carpet racing, as well as asphalt. The graphite material is softer than aluminium, allowing the chassis to generate more traction. The chassis was redesigned to accommodate the front Tweak-Free Suspension and the rear Tweak-Free POD System, while the side link mounting system was redesigned as well and is mounted directly to the chassis and the chassis features slots for adjustment of the servo mount position.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
For the YD-2 series of cars, Yokomo release these SLF big bore shock tapered piston. Developed by Team Yokomo drift members, one side of the piston surface has a tapered shape meaning the damping feeling differs depending on the mounting direction, softer for the movement of the piston in the direction of the taper. In addition, the piston hole is angled diagonally with respect to the shock operating direction so the damping changes with respect to a sudden shock input due to the action of fluid dynamics. At times it has the effect of absorbing small bumps while maintaining a high damping force. The piston hole setting is ø1.1 mm x 6 holes and each set contains 2 pieces.
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From RC Dynamics, this 1S Super Low ESR Power capacitor helps minimises power losses to give greater performance. The primary purpose of the ESC power capacitor is to minimise power losses caused by the high frequency switching currents generated during motor commutation/control. The goal being to maximise ESC performance and minimise the heat generated in the internal circuits. It is very important that the ESC has a power source with minimal source impedance. The latest LiPo batteries used in 1S on road racing now already provide an incredibly low internal resistance. Therefore in order for the capacitor to provide maximum benefit it must have an ESR (Effective Series Resistance) at the relevant frequencies, at least an order of magnitude less than the LiPo battery internal resistance. The traditional Aluminium Electrolytic power caps do not have such a low ESR. The RC Dynamics 1S Super Low ESR Power capacitor, is manufactured using the highest performance components available and is tailored to suit RC models powered by a 1S LiPo Voltage source. Prototypes have been highly successful, installed in the winning cars at the 2020 Stock World and European Championships, also at UK National level.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Exotek Racing have released this TX Vader drag chassis conversion set for use with Traxxas 2wd Slash or Bandits kits. The kit converts your Slash to be cash race ready for the hot new ‘Street Eliminator / Slash No Prep’ race classes springing up around the US. It provides the legal 13″ wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no prep bodies that are on the market and is based on the excellent handling and proven 22 Vader design. This pro chassis conversion set features a heavy duty 2.5mm thick carbon chassis and side rail plates, centralised servo mounting for improved balance and alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak free front chassis setup. A modular chassis design allows standard rear motor or optional mid motor gear box placement.
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Having TQ’d and taken a 1-2 at the recent Winternats in Florida, RC Target/IGT8 have released revised carbon fibre rear upper link plates for the IGT8 series of cars. When used with the optional rear aluminium hubs, these carbon fibre plates have nine total mounting locations allowing you to tune the car to suit many different track conditions. Comes in a set of 4 pieces for a complete left and right upgrade.
Source: RC Target [rctarget.com]
