Schumacher have introduced the new Core RC 12mm slim battery tape. The fibre-reinforced, black colour tape is ideal to securely fasten the batteries of electric touring, LMP12, GT12 and Formula pan cars and it comes in convenient rolls of 25 metres. Due to being slimmer than standard tape it is easy to use with the tighter chassis slots of certain brands.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Tamiya have announced a range of new option parts for the TB-05 electric on-road kit. First up is an aluminium servo mount as a replacement for the standard plastic part. Using the stronger alloy frame will improve steering response thanks to the part being way less flexible. Next up are aluminium steering bell cranks made from aluminium. The parts are a replacement for the kit’s plastic cranks and like the above servo frame they will ensure a more precise and direct steering action due to their greatly reduced flexibility compared to the standard kit items. Another steering related item is an aluminium Ackermann plate that can be used alone or in combination with the above alloy parts. The steering plate comes with a set of shims to adjust the overall play and the part again greatly improves steering durability and precision. All aluminium parts are machined from high-grade aluminium and they come blue anodised to match the remainder of the car’s option parts. Last but mot least comes a 97-piece titanium screw kit for the TB-05 Pro that scrubs about 20g of weight. The replacements for the standard steel fasteners includes both countersunk and button head screws.
Yeah Racing have introduced their new camber link stiffener set for the Xray T4 touring car. The set replaces the standard upper camber link for a triangular assembly that braces the C-hub for less flex which can result in improved steering precision and response in high to very high bite track conditions. The set is a direct fit and includes new ball cups as well as all needed ball studs and turnbuckles.
Coming this June is Tamiya’s new TRF 103 1/10th formula competition kit. The vehicle builds on a carbon fibre main chassis and features a hybrid carbon fibre and aluminium front end assembly with graphite upper and lower A-arms that allow for easy caster and camber adjustments while the rear end is of a versatile design with a link-type suspension for high or a T-bar suspension for low-grip track conditions. Other features include a big bore centre shock and tube-type side dampers.
O.S. Engines have introduced a new engine and exhaust pack in the form of the JMRCA 1/10th Nitro Touring Sports class legal Max 12TG Ver.III combo set. The engine package uses the proven Max 12TG Ver.III power plant while the included exhaust system consists of the JMRCA-legal T-1080SC muffler and M1007SC manifold.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
Following on from the recent release of their new IF18 kit, Infinity is now offering a conversion kit allowing owners of their previous 1/8 GP on-road kit to benefit from evolutions made to the World Championship winning platform. The contents of the Stage 1 conversion kit covers mainly the updating of the rear end to the completely new narrow bulkhead configuration. With the Stage 1 conversion drivers will experience the IF18’s new geometry. Drivers looking to further update their original kit can also achieve greater ease of maintenance with their own “Stage 2” update. A Stage 3 update will add a revised drive system. Parts required for the Stage 2 and Stage 3 updates are sold separately allowing a gradual approach to updates.
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Arrowmax have introduced their new car width gauge for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road cars. The tool allows to precisely measure the car width which is important especially at sanctioned races where the overall width is restricted. The gauge is made from high-quality aluminium and it sports etched size markings for easy recognition of the width settings, machined honey comb holes lower the overall weight and gold colour edge details together with the black anodising make for a luxurious appearance. The gauge is usable with most 1/8th and 1/0th on-road vehicles.
Back in February Japanese brand Zero Tribe released a first rendering of their FWD conversion kit for the Xray T4 4WD touring car and now the project seems to materialise. Designed for 2016 and 2017 spec T4 kits, the conversion will allow to build a competition spec front wheel drive car utilising 4WD donor parts such as A-arms, steering components, bulkhead and drivetrain parts from existing T4 kits while the conversion kit will include items such as a purpose-designed carbon fibre main chassis plate, a new motor mount, new front upper bulkhead caps as well as new carbon fibre shock towers, an updated bumper and some drivetrain components. The kit is close to being production ready as are option parts such as as different carbon fibre upper deck, aluminium front anti-roll bar mounts, 15g and 30g balance weights, carbon steel rear axle shafts and a carbon fibre battery mount set.
