Roche have introduced a new carbon fibre rear axle set for 1/10th 235mm Pro10 cars that use US-style rear axle shafts. Made from high-quality carbon fibre and being precision-ground to 6.34mm diameter the shaft is usable with all cars that use standard 1/4″ x 3/8″ rear axle bearings and it comes with a lightweight, black-anodised inner diff plate.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Roche have introduced a long kingpin set for the Rapide F1 Evo formula car. Developed by German team driver Alexander Stocker, the longer kingpins will allow for a wider adjustment range which will improve steering response. The shafts come titanium-nitride-coated for wear and a smooth movement and they include a set of shims and bushings.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has announced the soon release of two gear differential sets for the MP9 and GT3 series of kits. The convenient packs do away with the need to buy all parts separately with the front/rear kits include the needed diff gear while the centre diff pack comes without main gear to let drivers choose the required size. All include hard-coated 7075 aluminium cross shafts for a low weight and to keep the oil cleaner for longer. The diff sets will hit stores soon.
Coming soon from Tamiya is the M-05 chassis kit with NSU TT Jägermeister body shell. No further information is available when it comes to chassis features and specifications but as usual for most modellers the highly detailed body is the most important item in the kit with the NSU TT being an iconic German 1960/70’s race car whose replica body will feature plastic mirrors and a detailed decal sheet.
Source: Tamiya Blog [tamiyablog.com]
Coming from Mugen is a range of option parts for the Mugen MBX7 series of buggies, trucks and GT cars. Available from November are new front steering knuckle sets in in-line and 1.5 trailing axle configuration that include carbon fibre steering upright arms – the latter also being available separately to replace the standard alloy parts. The front uprights and carbon fibre steering arms are usable on the MBX7R buggy, MBX7TR truck and MGT on-road car, with the in-line configuration offering smooth steering response while the trailing knuckles make for increased steering. As for the carbon arms, the design was modified to allow space for the larger 15x21x4mm bearings when running the trailing front uprights. Also new is a 47T main gear for the HT centre diff that is good for use on smaller tracks or when in need of additional low-end power and acceleration. Last but not least comes a new IFMAR-legal, lightweight high downforce rear wing in white, yellow or black colour.
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.
