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November 22, 2014

Smokem T4’15 IIX carbon fibre chassis

Smokem T4'15 IIX carbon fibre chassis

With the recent release of the updated Xray T4’15, Smokem Racing has now released an updated IIX chassis for this popular electric touring car. Made from their proprietary Pro-Weave 100 percent carbon fibre construction, which is stiffer than a conventional weave, yet softer than a quasi weave, the 2.0mm thick chassis material allows to lower the overall centre of gravity for optimum response and corner speed. Flex is also improved to deliver greater traction over a wider range of track conditions and temperatures. The chassis’ contoured shape was developed through an extensive prototype and testing phase, the result of which saw significant gains in high speed steering and transitional response. Furthermore, the differential and spur gear openings are closed off to further enhance flex characteristics and improve airflow on the bottom of the chassis.

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November 21, 2014

Spec-R TRF418/419 P8 version double joint driveshafts

Made for the Tamiya TRF418 and TRF419 are the P8 double joint driveshafts from Spec-R. They are of a reinforced design with a large diameter cross joint, 1.8mm cross pins and strong 0.8mm circlips for the cross pins. Made from high quality spring steel and offering precision-ground wheel axles the shafts are recommended for the use in combination with a front spool axle and they minimise wheel chatter at high steering angles due to their design.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

November 21, 2014

Shepherd Velox V10 Ackermann plate & linkage parts

Shepherd have a new option part for the Velox V10 Pro 200mm nitro on-road car available in the form of an updated steering Ackermann plate and linkage parts. Due to a much smaller steering differential angle, the new 8mm servo saver Ackermann plate provides even more steering and a completely different, more aggressive overall handling. Prototypes have been successfully tested at the this year’s European and World Championships and also at the ENS in Fiorano with a higher corner speed noticed by all drivers. The servo saver Ackermann plate is available as a set including new 4.9mm uniballs and ball joints or as a single part from now on. The new uniballs and ball joints are also available separately as a replacement of the standard parts to eliminate play in the V8 and V10 steering linkage while allowing smooth operation.

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November 21, 2014

Fenix Phi-Gamma 1/10th formula bodyshell

Fenix Racing from Italy introduce their new Phi-Gamma formula bodyshell for 1/10th cars. Designed using 3D CAD software with Computational Fluid Dynamics validation for improved aerodynamics, the body is best used on medium to fast tracks and it is completely tuneable in terms of downforce and drag. The body is made from clear polycarbonate and fits most of today’s formula chassis.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

November 20, 2014

Yeah Racing GC301 drift car gyro

Yeah Racing introduce their GC301 gyro for the use with drift cars. The compact device measures 21x21x11mm, it weighs 3.6g and connects between the receiver and the steering servo. The adjustable heading hold function keeps the car stable during cornering but it maintains full manoeuvrability and car control. The amount of gain can be adjusted using the third channel on the transmitter or by using the gyro’s potentiometer. The device is usable for other on-road and off-road applications also but when used in a race event you need to check for legality.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

November 19, 2014

Muchmore Impact FD2 LiPo battery packs

Muchmore introduce their new Impact FD2 line of high-performance LiPo battery packs. Built using the latest high C-rate cells the range includes a standard size 6000mAh 90C pack, a 4500mAh 90C shorty battery as well as two 25mm height 6000mAh 90C and 23mm low-profile 5200mAh 80C saddle packs. All batteries come in a protective hardcases and with 4mm bullet-type connector tubes.

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November 19, 2014

Radtec 2-piece motor cooling fan mount

New from Radtec comes a 2-piece motor cooling fan mount. Machined from high-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the holder is usable with 30mm and 40mm fans and it mounts directly to the motor can for improved cooling efficiency without interfering with the chassis’ flex. The mount features a channel to route the fan’s connection wire in and it is available in several colours including black, orange, light blue and red.

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November 18, 2014

Marka BD7 floating fan mount & black drive cups

Italian company Marka Racing have two new aluminium option parts for the Yokomo BD7 2014 and BD5 available in the form of a floating fan mount and black front spool drive cups. Starting with the fan mount, the CNC-machined 7075 aluminium part offers a special design that minimises the influence on the chassis tweak as only one screw is used to fix the mount to the main chassis plate. The black anodised holder is usable with most of today’s 25mm, 30mm, 35mm and 40mm fans, it weights in at only 2.3g and comes with mounting hardware. The sturdy design allows to mount smaller 25mm and 30mm fans with only one screw to minimise weight gain while larger 35mm and 40mm fans should be fixed with two screws. The part is a direct fit on BD7 2014 and BD5 cars but using the mount on a 2015 spec car requires a mooting hole to be drilled by your own.

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