Kyosho have introduced an aluminium chassis brace set for the Mini-Z FWD cars. The machined alloy braces eliminate unwanted chassis flex by connecting the front sections, which results in improved handling characteristics. In addition, the weight balance is optimised for better traction. The alloy braces come blue anodised and they include mounting hardware.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Vigor RC have introduced a centre balance weight and floating ESC mount for the Xray T4 line of touring cars. The set contains a 2-piece brass centre balance weight that consists of a 25g bottom and an additional 10g top weight whose design ensures a symmetrical weight distribution. In addition the kit includes a carbon fibre ESC mounting plate that is attached to the lower centre weight, making the speed controller, capacitor, receiver, and transponder all float above the main chassis plate, ensuring a more natural chassis flex. The centre balance weight set is usable with Xray’s centre carbon fibre chassis stiffener brace.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the V-One R4 Evo 2 1/10th 200mm kit are two new optional springs. Available in pink 1.5x4x23/3.3 and green 1.6x4x23/4.2 specification the springs were developed for the use with foam tyres and they come colour-coded for easy identification.
View the green dot springs here
Fantom Racing have introduced their new Octane Pro Drag Series LiPo battery packs. The batteries feature modified chemistry that produces the ultimate combination of power, capacity, and low resistance and they were developed for the extreme demands of pro-level drag racing, where horsepower and low internal resistance is critical. Produced with premium Japanese materials the packs come with 8 gauge premium high-amp wire, they include a detailed instruction sheet and come in five different models and in 1S, 2S or 3S configuration.
View the other battery packs here
Coming from T-Works is a titanium ball end set for the Yokomo BD9 touring car. The 20-piece set includes the needed sizes to recreate the standard geometry and they are made of high-quality 64 grade material. The polished surface ensures smooth suspension movement and cool looks.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Roche have introduced their new 2019 competition 1S LiPo battery packs for 1/12th scale applications. Available as 8100mAh 3.7V standard and 8000mAh 3.8V LiHV variant, both packs are built from highest quality 110C cells and they come in protective hardcases with 5mm bullet-type connectors. The packs are built to meet ROAR and BRCA rules and they will hot stores soon.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Coming from Blitz is the M49 body shell for 225mm wheelbase M-class cars. The 1940’s American style car brings a totally different look to Tamiya M-chassis and similar cars with the included rear wing also pleasing performance-oriented racers. The hot rod body shell comes in lightweight 0.8mm thickness and including window masks and a decal sheet.
In preparation for the 2019 season, Infinity has released a selection of new “hard” suspension parts for its World Championship winning IF18. Made from harder material than the standard kit parts, drivers can avail of front & rear suspension arms and a front suspension holder in the new material. The new parts greatly reduce flex which in the front arm gives the benefit of increased response at high speed and improved consistency in high grip and high temperature conditions. The harder rear arm brings an increase in rear traction along with also improving consistency in high grip and high temperature conditions. Creating the same reduced flex and improved consistency, the front suspension holder also offers an extra set-up option between the standard mount and the optional Aluminium Version providing a slightly milder feeling then that of the aluminium option.
