Available now from Fenix is their all-new R9 1/10th 235mm pan car body shell. Made for wide modified and stock class Pro10 cars the design focus was on providing a lid with exceptional straight-line stability as well as plenty of front and rear downforce for a balanced feel. The body is made of strong yet lightweight 1.0mm Lexan polycarbonate and it will fit most 235mm pan cars.
Coming from Arrowmax is a dedicated gauge to check 1/10th electric touring car body shell dimensions. The handy tool ensures a 1/10th EP touring car body shell is within the ISTC and BRCA rules in terms of overall height, wing dimensions and wing position. The gauge is made of black anodised aluminium and sports gold-colour edge details as well as easy to read markings.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
RC Speed Secrets have introduced a set of Next Level hybrid ceramic ball bearings for the Awesomatix A800 series of touring cars. The kit includes 14 high-performance ball races that scrub about 21 percent of weight compared to popular ABEC-3 ceramic bearings while the stainless steel construction ensures high corrosion resistance. Overall the hybrid ceramic bearings will slightly reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration and top speed while reducing motor and speedo temperatures.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
Coming from Roche is a solid carbon fibre rear axle for the Rapide P12 and F1 kits. The axle replaces the standard ball differential assembly for a solid spool that provides more stable cornering an increased traction in very high bite “black carpet” racing conditions. The axle shaft is made of high-quality carbon fibre and the red anodised hub takes all popular pan car and touring car spur gears.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Two new optional parts are available from Capricorn for their LAB F1-02 formula kit. First up is a carbon fibre side link set that improves overall rigidity, precision and performance. The multi-parts set replaces the standard composite links and it is understood to be usable on Capricorn’s 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars also. Also new and made exclusively for the F1-02 is a wide front end kit that increased the car’s front track width which can be helpful in certain track conditions and when running narrow offset front wheels.
View the wide front end kit here
Coming from Race Opt and made for Tamiya’s popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike is the an aluminium front fork adapter. The item was designed to replace the standard plastic part for a more precise and durable item that also adds some visual impact thanks to its shiny blue anodising. The adapter is a direct replacement and it is available from now on.
Fenix have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1960’s style Formula car kit. No other information than the image above are available now but by the look of things the car will utilise standard Formula rubber tyres and wheels and it is decked out with a nostalgic Formula body shell for a very unique look. The release is planned for September and more information should become available soon.
Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]
Coming from Yokomo and made for their YD-2 and YD-4 drift cars are two diffusor sets to further enhance the performance of the cars. First up is the front and undertray diffusor kit that consists of a front and undertray diffusor that will help to achieve improved front end grip using the front aerodynamic help while the undertray diffusor accelerates and guides the air towards the rear end of the chassis for improved overall grip without loosing the ability to precisely drifting the car. The front and undertray diffusor are usable for both the YD-2 and YD-4 kits. Also new is the side diffusor set for the YD-2S series of RWD cars. The side diffusor will greatly improve overall traction and top speed while the smaller gap between the chassis and the body will improve body rigidity and durability. All parts are moulded from impact-resistant composite material for durability and a low weight.
