Xray have introduced a brass chassis stiffener for the T4’18 touring car. Designed to replace the carbon fibre brace, the stiffener adds 5g of weight to the most central part of the chassis, it eliminates pitch flex and holes for the multi-flex screws allow to fine-tune the chassis’ torsional flex characteristics.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from West Coast R/C Works’ Black Carpet Edition range of option parts is the pan car body support V2. The version 2 has the same benefits as the original support and is made out of 1mm high strength polycarbonate. The change improves the rigidity and stability compared to the 3-D-printed version after customers requested a lighter and more durable design. The body support reduces the body scrub on high traction carpet and allows to mount the body lower than without the support. The pan car body support is available in two versions made out of 1mm polycarbonate – a 35-degree variant for low angled nose body such as the AMR and 60-degree version for short nose bodies like the BMR.
Blitz have introduced their new AC10 and Altis 2.3e body shells for 190mm touring cars. Starting with the all-new AC10, the body was designed for both carpet and asphalt racing with the special feature being marked mounting positions – neutral 0mm, forward +3mm and +6mm. The neutral 0mm position is recommended for initial setup on high traction carpet surface, while the forward +3mm position is recommended initial setup on outdoor asphalt. Additional steering feel and response can be achieved by mounting the body even more forward if needed. The body is made from high quality polycarbonate and it comes in regular 0.8mm, 0.7mm light and 0.5mm ultra-light thickness and including window masks, decals, wings and mounting hardware.
Coming from Graupner are three new HGM series high voltage servos. The HGM SST +T BB MG (0.05s/22kg-cm) is a speed servo for 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles while the HGM SLP +T BB MG (0.045s/12kg-cm) is a high performance low-profile offering for 1/10th touring cars and off-road buggies. Also coming is the HGM SOR +T BB MG (0.06s/25.5kg-cm) for 1/10th and 1/8th applications that require a high torque. All three feature metal gears, telemetry functions, brushless motors, they are usable with 4.8V to 8.4V input, and are compatible with Sanwa’s High and Super Response modes.
The new AME Carbon Backbone for the Yokomo BD8-2018/17 has been developed and tested in cooperation with the Yokomo Factory Team in Stock and Modified classes and during the last couple of months. The backbone attaches to the rear part of the chassis and drastically changes the handling of the BD8, offering improved stability, drivability and corner speed in nearly all track conditions, from low to high grip carpet or asphalt.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
Hot on the heels of Capricorn’s C803 EP 1/8th electric on-road kit comes the C803 EP Pro. Sharing the same main specifications and features, the Pro version differs in a way that it comes with a 2-speed gearbox, similar to the one used on the nitro-powered car. In addition the Pro variant also features mechanical brakes to ensure precise stopping power.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from T-Works are new lightweight touring car body height adjusters. The platforms are machined from aluminium and they are of a single-piece design for a low weight and easy adjustment. The parts offer two rows of holes that are also aligned on different heights and by turning the adapters, a fine-adjustment of the body height can be achieved without having to use a calliper, as it is needed when using screw-type height adjusting platforms. The parts fit a wide range of touring cars and they come in five different colours including black, blue, red, orange and gun metal.
Yokomo have introduced their new BL-RS4D brushless speed controller and Zero 2 Drift Spec brushless motor for 1/10th drift cars. The controller features a laser-etched case and a default software setting developed by Yokomo team driver Takahiro that had proven to be the best basic setup for most conditions. The controller comes with a black receiver wire and and pre-soldered connectors. The controller is available separately or as combo pack with the new 10.5T or 13.5T Zero 2 Drift Spec brushless motor.
