July 17, 2018

GL Racing GLA V2 micro racing car

Coming from GL Racing is their new GLA V2 micro racing car kit. Fitting 1/27th and 1/28th scale classes the GLA V2 builds on the popular V1 and features a re-designed layout of the bottom chassis plate that now has all holes and screws located along the centre line of chassis which will reduce tweak and maximise flex. Also new are the redesigned servo and battery mount to fit the new chassis, while wider rear lower suspension arms and camber links to improve the rear stability of the car by changing the suspension geometry. A newly designed motor mount makes gear mesh adjustment more easy and precise and included with the car also come a servo saver as well as front and rear carbon shock towers. Other features include the efficient Hobbywing micro brushless ESC, a fast and durable servo, four-wheel double arm suspension system with friction grease dampers, as well as a smooth shaft driven transmission and ASC compatibility. Coming soon is also a 90mm and 94mm wheelbase conversion kit.

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July 17, 2018

Tamiya TA07 MS – Teaser image

Tamiya have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming TA07 MS 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. No other information than the image above is available yet but the fully-blown race variant of Tamiya’s intermediate-level single-belt touring car is set for a first public appearance at the forthcoming JMRCA All-Japan Touring Car Nationals. We bring you more information as it becomes available.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]


July 17, 2018

Yokomo Racing Performer M4 Modified & Stock motors

Coming soon from Yokomo are their new Racing Performer M4 brushless Modified and Stock motors. The motor adapts the latest open can design for maximised cooling, lower fading throughout the run and a lower overall weight, making it ideal for competition on-road and off-road racing alike. The M4 will be available as modified variant, with the extremely powerful 3.5T and 4.5T motors offering greater performance as the already existing M3 series, and also as dedicated Stock motors with the JMRCA Stock Spec 13.5T and 21.5T motors coming with a specially-designed stator for smoother yet more powerful acceleration feeling. The M4 motors will hit stores from end of July.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


July 16, 2018

Capricorn C8SR side-by-side battery conversion

Capricorn have introduced a new side-by-side battery conversion for the C8SR 1/8th scale stock pan car. The kit allows to run two standard-size battery packs side-by-side, replacing the kit’s stand-up brick position while the speed controller will be moved to the upper area in front of the motor. The result is an optimised weight balance and better heat dissipation of the batteries which will greatly improve life span.

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July 16, 2018

RC-Cox T4 22.5g centre chassis weight

PPM RC Racing have introduced the new RC-Cox 22.5g centre chassis weight for the Xray T4 2018 and 2017 kits. Made from brass and coming with a shiny finish and a laser-etched RC-Cox logo, the weight looks cool and is easy to install, all while helping to add overall weight when needed. The part can help to gain traction in low-grip conditions and it also acts as a battery stopper, ensuring the LiPo pack will not make contact with the front belt.

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July 16, 2018

Yeah Racing body post markers & 1/8 fan mount

Coming from Yeah Racing are two new items in the form of magnetic body post markers for 6mm posts and an aluminium fan mount for 1/8th scale motors. Starting with the magnetic post markers, the items help to precisely drill touring car body mount holes as they conveniently locate the body post position on both clear and painted body shells. The set consists of four aluminium body post maskers and four O-shaped magnets and using the tools is very easy as the clamping-style body post markers are simply attached to the body posts, then the body will be put on top and placed as needed. The four magnets will then be placed on top of the body posts from the outside, marking the body post positions while also holding the body in place. Through the magnet’s holes the body post positions can be marked using a sharpie pen and drilled using a reamer. The set is available in red or black colour.

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July 16, 2018

Ielasi Tuned Raptor.21 3.5cc nitro on-road engine

Ielasi Tuned have announced the release of their latest 3.5cc nitro on-road engine, the Raptor.21. The power plant is of an extra long stroke design and it utilises a 9-port sleeve, DLC-treated crankshaft and the R4/18 conrod, combining high performance with significantly improved reliability. The engine will become available in two variants, as standard bearing Raptor.21ON and also as Raptor.21ON/C, equipped with a Swiss-made ceramic rear bearing.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


July 13, 2018

Helix Designs 1/12th body cutout kit

Coming from Helix Designs is their new body cutout kit for 1/12th scale cars. The included tools ensure accurately marked wheel wells and lower cut lines to prevent body rub and self-induced body tucks. The 41mm wheel disk create a perfectly sized wheel well and a cube with four different ride height settings of 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, and 8.5mm allows to choose the correct lower cut lines. These sizes are specifically made for US-style black carpet from stock racing to mod racing and beside the wheel marking discs and body height cube the kit also includes a fine tip marker.

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