Takashima D-13 has updated their EP Touring Car Spring Collection Box releasing the V2 version. Compared to the pervious version, the capacity is double so it can now hold 32 EP Touring springs. Each holder is 18mm in height and 17.5mm in diameter with an embedded spring stiffness label included inside the box. The new design features snap-clips to makes the box more durable.
Japanese brand SMJ’s long-awaited RS series has been added to the lineup of the standard SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Springs for 1:8 Nitro Onroad shock absorbers. The smooth initial roll movement makes steering control easier, achieving a stable cornering line and consistent lap times. The has an overall length of 22 mm and a wire diameter of 1.8 mm.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Following the release of its Steel Chassis for the Awesomatix A800, Takashima D-13 has expanded their offering with chassis designed for the Axon TC10/4, Schumacher Mi9, and Mugen MTC3 Touring Cars. In collaboration with a full-scale automotive machining factory team, Takashima D-13 have selected a special steel that offers an optimal balance of strength and durability. The chassis features ultra-flat precision grinding with nanometer-level accuracy and a mirror-finish surface treatment for exceptional performance and consistency. Designed to be used with 120-degree flat head screws, this greatly improving cost efficiency and ease of availability, Takashima D-13’s own customised 120-degree, 12.9 grade carbon steel screws work perfectly with our chassis.
Xray has released this 2.0mm carbon 1-piece chassis for their X12 1:12 car which reduces drag and improves cornering speed. The carbon material ensures the chassis is more flexible than the aluminium chassis and generates more traction. The Slovakian manufacturer suggest the chassis, which is CNC-machined from premium high-grade US made carbon fibre. for low traction carpet & asphalt tracks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Awesomatix has release a new optional A12-AFS set which is their next-generation front suspension system for the A12X / A12WC platforms. Its main advantage is that you can adjust caster, camber, ride height and droop with the front wheels installed and without the need to change any shims, caster posts or any disassembly. Key Features of the set include full front-end tuning without removing the wheels. Faster, cleaner adjustments compared to traditional 1:12 pan-car suspensions and it is compatible with standard 1:12 setup stations or an angle gauge for camber. With a camber range of ±1.75°and selectable caster angles of 3°, 4°, 5°, 6°, it offers stepless ride-height adjustment and stepless downstop adjustment. Awesomatix state the A12-AFS set cannot be used with the standard C1205X or C1201X components.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]
Spanish onroad accessories and optional parts brand PNP (Pata Negra Parts) has created this 1:8 Onroad Body & Wing Gauge. Aerodynamic setup is a key factor in the 1:8 Onroad chassis performance and measuring & checking body and wing height is necessary in order to get the maximum performance. Body rear height highly affects the general downforce (front and rear) generated but also results in more aerodynamic drag while wing height affects a lot the car setup being an easy way to achieve a good balance. Machined from 3mm carbon fibre and finisged with silk printed graphics both side, the PNP Gauge is designed to be used with the car placed on 20mm setup blocks, as it is done in the race technical inspection. Using the gauge, drivers will be able not only to check if their car is legal, but what is more important is that they will be able to measure and share with their teammates these two aerodynamic setup aspects.
New from Team Saxo comes their latest 1:10 F1 body shell which comes complete with Drivers Helmet, Halo and Mirrors. With similar narrow style to 1:10 F1 cars, the body is designed with modern style and high down-force details for the good looks and high performance. Team Saxo say the design allows the user to cut to the desired height and achieve a close to ground stance that will reduce airflow under the car while scooping up as much airflow as possible from behind the front wheels and directing it down the side through the deep scalloped pods and channels towards the rear wing. The profile is sleek and low with a sharply curved nose.
New Italian start-up BoostRC has introduced a new ‘Black Edition’ Spring Steel Chassis for the popular Awesomatix A800R | RR 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Recommended for use when racing on indoor carpet and asphalt with medium to high grip racing conditions, the chassis was developed through extensive CAD optimisation and on-track testing. Machined from high-grade spring steel, delivering a driving feel that is both smoother and more controlled compared to the standard carbon fibre version, thanks to the material’s elastic properties, the spring steel chassis provides more linear and predictable handling. It also increases traction without unwanted snap reactions and gives greater consistency through rapid direction changes. Its refined flex characteristics help the car maintain a lower centre of gravity and improved overall weight balance, allowing drivers to confidently carry more speed through technical corner sequences. Visually, the chassis features a distinctive black finish and a layout that gives the A800R platform an aggressive, high-end appearance. The chassis is supplied with custom Torx T10 screws, provided in quantities exceeding the required amount to ensure spares are available.
