Novarossi have introduced two new conical manifolds for .12 nitro on-road engines that help to fine-tune the engine’s performance for different track layouts. The long 41613-L manifold offers increased acceleration for shorter, more technical tracks while the short 41613-S manifold raises the top speed for fast and flowing circuits. Both however are meant to improve mileage for better fuel economy and they are available now.
Coming from Helix Designs is the new HD body cutout kit for 1/10th touring cars. The easy to use tool helps to accurately mark wheel wells and lower cut lines to prevent body rub and self induced body tucks. Included are two self-centring 65mm wheel disks, that are simply slid under the wheels, to create a perfectly sized wheel well and a cube with four different ride height settings from 10mm to 13mm for the lower body line. Also part of the package is a fine tip marker to fit the ride height cube.
Roche have introduced a front body post mount for their Rapide F1 series of cars. Machined from aluminium and coming in a two-tone red and black finish, the mount is compatible with most front wings and since the front body post is fastened to the plate – and not the front wing – it is not necessary to use different body shells when swapping front wing brands. Included with the mount comes suitable mounting hardware.
Coming from PSM and made for the Tamiya Evo7 touring car is the MT 2.0mm carbon fibre chassis. It was developed for the use in low to medium grip outdoor conditions as it is machined from a carbon fibre with special layer alignment. In addition, PSM’s exclusive centre narrow-cut adds an unique design accent along with slightly less centre area flex. The chassis is a direct fit on the Evo7 and available now.
During this week’s Thailand International Touring Car Championship held at the Infinity RC Addict track in Bangkok, Creation Model have revealed their forthcoming Infinity IF11 1/10th formula kit. The pan car, that is being raced at the TITC by the team’s Formula development driver Jitse Miedema, is unique in many ways as it features a front monocoque composite chassis to which a short carbon fibre main chassis plate as well as the front suspension and front wing attaches. The result is a realistic looking formula car whose chassis is stiffer that a plain carbon fibre assembly – without the need to use delicate aluminium parts – while still offering good accessibility for the steering servo, receiver and speed controller and along with the rear transversal battery mount with O-ring retainer it also allows for easy battery swaps. The front suspension, that is made up from carbon fibre sheet material, is adjustable using inserts while the rear end utilises class-standard axle height adjustment using shims. The steering assembly is designed in a way to allow the common single bellcrank setup but it can also utilise a dual bellcrank setup if track conditions are calling for it. The car is still in prototype stages but according to Creation Model it is ready for a release before Summer.
Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming F26 1/10th formula body shell. Sporting an unusual front nose design that reminds of the 2004 Williams FW26, the body will for sure be a much welcomed addition to the current breed of formula lids. No word on a release date yet but we bring you more information as soon as they surface.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Destiny have introduced a new brass centre balance weight as well as brass suspension mounts for the RX-10SR touring car. The centre brass weight weighs in at 35g and it was designed to not only add weight to the most central area of the car but it also acts as a sturdy battery stop. The weight comes in a shiny natural finish and with laser-etched markings. Also new are a total of five suspension mounts in the form of 1-piece A, B, and C suspension hangers along split A and B mounts. All are machined from heavy brass material to strategically add weight in the front or rear area of the car in order to achieve the minimum weight or to fine-tune the overall weight balance. The parts come in a natural finish and laser-etched for easy identification.
Coming soon from Capricorn is the F1-02 1/10th formula car kit. The pan car makes use of a new full-carbon fibre front end with different inserts allowing to admits the caster angle in a 3 degrees to 12 degrees range while the wheel camber can be set in a 1 degree to 2.5 degrees range. The servo has found a new in-line mounting position while the LiPo battery can be attached in an in-line of transversal position – depending on the track’s traction conditions. In terms of the suspension the car offers adjustable front downstops thanks to threaded kingpins and a rear weight balance option allows to fine-tune the weight balance. The kit is rounded out by a rear droop adjustment using a dedicated nut on the centre shock and an aluminium lightweight rear axle comes standard in the kit. The already introduced laser-cut precision shims continue to be used for the adjustment of the front roll centre and rear ride height.
