Capricorn have introduced the new ONE 5-port .21 engine for 1/8th nitro GT cars. The O.S. based engine was slightly modified to further increase its performance with a hand-tuned crankshaft, a different piston and liner combination with updated timing, as well as a new combustion camber insert helping to extract maximum performance from the power plant. The engine is available as tuned version only and it is up for grabs now.
Schumacher have launched their new Eclipse 3 1/12th scale pan car kit. It features a radical new look, full length carbon fibre top deck and chassis, tweak free battery mounting system and tweak-free centre pivot design. Building on the international success of the Eclipse 2 platform, with its European Stock Championship and Modified Vice Championship, the Eclipse 3 takes LMP12 racing another huge leap forward. New features include hard-anodised alloy hub carriers, ceramic-coated kingpins, a new camber strap design, a redesigned bumper mount, longer side links, thread inserts for easier working on the car, and a new centre damping geometry. The quality, ease of assembly and build process have also been improved, to offer excellent durability and rapid lap times. In the hands of Olly Jefferies the prototype Eclipse 3 has won three of the four BRCA Nationals it has competed in this season.
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Infinity has released a new Multi Flex chassis for their IF18. Used by the team’s driver at the 2019 World Championships where the car secured the TQ and Super Pole, the chassis offers increased corner speed while also offering a smoother feel. This has been achieved by changing the shape of both the front and the rear of the chassis. It is also possible to change the characteristics for different track conditions by adding a separately sold carbon plate to increase rigidity of the front section and adding an M3 screw to the rear.
Ruddog Distribution have introduced their new line of High Voltage standard size servos. First up are the RCL1608 HV Coreless High Speed (0.08s/18kg-cm) and RCL2210 HV Coreless High Torque (0.10s/22kg-cm) servos, both of which feature heavy duty composite material upper and lower cases combined with a machined heatsink design centre section. The result are exceptionally strong yet lightweight cases as titanium gear trains add to the overall durability while offering a very low weight. Other features include a coreless motor for speed and strength, 25T spline output gears as well as 180mm all-black receiver wires.
Coming soon from Volante are their new V7T Revolution touring car rubber tyres. The latest evolution of the popular tyre range will become available in 32R and 36R rubber, pre-glued on white dish or realistic 7-spoke rims and also as non-glued dish wheel variant. All sets include four wheels and they will hit stores soon.
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Coming soon from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is the MM mid-motor chassis conversion kit for the Mugen MTC1 4WD electric touring car. The main feature of the upgrade set is the patent pending sliding motor mount design that allows gear mesh adjustment through the chassis bottom, with the narrow design of the whole assembly ensuring the overall motor and battery width remains the same as in the “rear motor” standard car, creating a very centralised weight distribution and less unwanted chassis roll compared to current mid motor conversions. In addition the design makes for an ultra low centre of gravity while allowing integrated flex settings via up to seven motor mount screws. The sliding design also ensures a very wide gear mesh adjustment range, fitting up to 48T pinion and 114T main gears, making the conversion ideal for both stock and modified racing. The final specification of the kit now also incorporates several chassis stiffness adjustment areas that allow to brace the upper and lower deck in front of the rear bulkhead, and in front of the centre shaft – allowing to access complex chassis flex settings. Included are also precision 3-D-printed and machined 38T spool and gear diff pulleys that make for an internal 1.9 gear ratio. The kit is available with a standard carbon fibre, a standard aluminium or a CrossFlex aluminium main chassis. The latter two feature a black hard-anodised and laser etched surface finish but not the shiny silver alloy prototype chassis visible in the images. Included with the kit, that is completely made in Austria, also come high-quality Bando Kevlar belts as well as all needed screws and bearings. Not included however is the necessary Xray off-set main gear. The kits will become available early to mid-December.
Coming from Helix are their new Volution on-road and off-road car stands. Fully designed and manufactured in the USA the car stands feature premium 3-D-printed sides with integrated O-rings for a non-slip bottom while the top carbon plate is equipped with custom laser cut foams to fit the shape of the carbon. A 2-colour 3-D-printed centre top plate makes for added visual impact. The car stand weigh in at an ultra-light 60g to 70g and they can be customised with a centre name pate, different screw colours, and non-slip O-rings. The on-road car stand is ideal for 1/10th and 1/12th scale on-road chassis while the off-road variant fits 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggies.
Source: Helix Designs [helixrc.com]
Coming from X-Factory UK is their new Alpha Fire Power Pro Blend nitro fuel. Made exclusively in the UK in conjunction with Alpha Plus, the Pro Blend fuel line was developed with the demanding competition racer in mind. Featuring a specially formulated synthetic/castor oil blend, this racing fuel is formulated for maximum acceleration, huge power, cooler running, extended run-time and easier tuning. Experienced racers and newcomers alike will find the Alpha Fire Power fuel to be extremely efficient with up to ten to 15 percent extra run time, giving drivers the ultimate edge and advantage for those longer gaps between pit stops. The fuel is available in 16 percent and 25 percent nitro blends and in one litre, 2.27 litre and 4.55 litre cans. Rounding out the range is the Alpha Protektor after-run oil. The lubrication should be put into the engine after each race or practice day of use to give additional corrosion protection. Ten to 15 drops should be put down the glow plug opening and the same down the air filter opening in the carburettor for maximum protection. The product also makes a superb general purpose lubricating oil and is supplied in a spouted container.
Source: X-Factory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]
