WRC Racing have introduced a centre shock extension kit for the F18.2 formula car. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised and including an additional pivot ball the extension allows to attach the shock to the upper servo plate, effectively lengthening the shock for better drivability over bumps and improved on-power traction especially in low-traction conditions. The set does not included the centre shock.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Rickside Design from Japan have announced the release of their new 7.6V 4400mAh LiHV shorty battery pack. The low centre of gravity pack measures 95.1×46.5×21.8mm and it weighs in at 183g. The battery is built from high-quality 100C graphene technology cells and it utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors.
Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]
Exotek have introduced the V2 variant of they F1 IFS front end kit for the Tamiya TRF102, the F104 and Exotek F1R3. New V2 IFS set includes wider heavy duty machined delrin arms that add 2mm per side, precision machined delrin shock pistons and HD steering pins. With our IFS suspension the handling of the car becomes much more linear with real body roll characteristics which means owners can drive harder into a corner while maintaining stability and confident road holding performance which translates to improved overall race time results and consistency. The front end excels in rough and bumpy track conditions and tames all high speed asphalt tracks by making the car glide through all sections. Like a touring car the IFS let’s drivers attack corners without fear of getting pitched out of the groove which typically happens with conventional Formula cars. Additionally, when coupled with the optional upper arm set, the design features of the IFS gives modellers much more set up options just as a real cars. The V2 kit is usable with the Tamiya TRF103, the F104 and the Exotek F1R3.
SXT Racing Products’ tire break-in bit allows to sand down or smoke tires with ease. The tool is available with a 12mm hex for all 1/10 on-road, off-road and oval needs and it is also usable with 17mm hex wheels thanks to an optional adapter, allowing to work with 1/8th buggy, truggy and GT wheels. The break-in bit is just over 100mm long and made from HSS steel with a wide brass hex to keep the wheel stable and locked down with double set screws. The 17mm adapter is available separately or included with the 12mm hex brea-in bit.
Team Associated have introduced the new Reedy Radon 2 brushed motors as a replacement for the hugely popular Radon series. Added features such as dual ball bearings and adjustable timing as well as a choice of three versions make the all-new Radon 2 a powerful, reliable, economical, and versatile choice for those who prefer brushed motor power. The Radon 2 is offered in the same 17-turn/3600kV version as the original; however, 15-turn/4100kV and 19-turn/3200kV versions are now available to suit a variety of applications and speed requirements.
Coming in April is Tamiya’s Tyrrell P34 1977 Monaco GP Special painted body edition kit. The 6-wheeler resembles the car that was run at the 1977 Monaco GP and it comes with already painted and cut body and wing parts, making it easy to recreate this iconic piece of motorsport history. The car uses a fibre glass double deck chassis, it utilises pre-cut foam tyres and includes several option parts such as a Torque Tuned brushed motor, carbon reinforced steering knuckles, low-friction pads, a TRF special shock absorber and friction shock grease. The kit will hit stores by the end of April.
HRC Distribution keep expanding their line of HRC Racing servos with the latest addition being the 68128HVBL high voltage and high torque brushless servo. Designed with 1/8th scale competition racing in mind, the servo features double ball bearings for precision, metal gears for durability and a brushless motor for speed and torque. Sporting a mixed nylon composite and aluminium case the servo is capable of up to 28kg-cm of torque at speeds of down to 0.07s and it comes pre-wired with 22AWG wire and a JR universal plug.
View a list of the specifications here
Coming from Capricorn are new design front and rear and hubs for their C80x series of 1/8th scale on-road kits. The hubs sport separate aluminium bearing inserts that ensure super-precise bearing installation and a drivetrain that produces less drag during acceleration as the bearings do not flex – and pinch – under load. The result is increased drivetrain efficiency that can add up to 2km/h of top speed. In addition the patent pending hubs feature a new geometry for increased steering and traction.
