Coming from Torpine is a new design ARC R11F rear shock tower for the use with horizontal body posts. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre the shock tower allows to attach the body posts horizontal instead of vertical which makes for a lower overall centre of gravity and improved visual impact. In addition the tower features added upper shock mounting positions, resulting in a wider setup range.
Source: Torpine [torpine.com]
Coming from Torpine is a new carbon fibre upper deck for the ARC R11F FWD kit. Of a symmetrical design the top deck is softer than the kit upper deck with comparable front and rear geometry. The result is a more equal torsional chassis flex that makes for a more precise and easier to drive car. The top deck is machined from high-quality 2mm carbon fibre and it is available from now on.
Source: Torpine [torpine.com]
ARC have introduced their new 2mm aluminium main chassis plate for the R11F front-wheel drive touring car. Machined from high-quality alloy and coming black anodised for wear and looks, the chassis is also strategically milled to ensure optimised flex characteristics when running on indoor carpet tracks.
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Smokem Racing have announced their MYD series of top decks, starting with a variant for the ARC R11 Mid touring car. The upper decks have undergone extensive development and in the end, Smokem settled on a design that features a narrow 9mm front section which was found to deliver balanced flex characteristics despite the asymmetric design. The result is improved traction, increased in-corner steering and corner speed. The top deck also includes a bearing for fixing the top deck to the ARC chassis post as a tweak-free tuning option. The specific design ensures the top deck will never make contact with the motor as the chassis flexes, with ample clearance for large-pinioned spec class gearing. The top deck can also be easily removed, making spur gear and belt changes a breeze.
ARC have released a first teaser for their all-new R12 1/10th 4WD touring car platform that will hit tracks in 2020. The latest incarnation of their successful R1x line of electric touring cars is believed to utilise a mid-motor or mid-layshaft design as it has become a trend over the recent time. Full details will become available in time of the release.
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IGT8 have introduced their new drag assisted one way kit for 1/8th scale on-road cars. The system works with silicone oil to increase the internal friction that slows down the motion of the front wheels when being off throttle. This effect will improve braking, steering at corner entry and it will also help with more consistency and faster lap times. Tested extensively by the IGT8 team, the DAO was officially debuted last weekend at the 2019 US Nitro Cup with great results as Paolo Morganti took the TQ in the 1/8 class and Rafael Angulo finished 3rd while Ricardo Garri won the Master class. The system is available for ARC, Capricorn, Infinity, Mugen, Xray and Shepherd cars with a variant for Serpent kits coming soon.
Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]
Coming soon from ARC is their new R8.2LCG on-road car kit. The car uses the proven R8.2 as a base, however the LCG variant features a 2mm lower upper-deck and engine height with the lower centre gravity makes handling much easier, more precise and predictable while countering traction rolling in super high grip track conditions. Originally developed and tested by Stefano and Jonathan Gandin, the LCG kit will be ARC’s go-to offering for the 2020 season. The R8.2LCG also includes a new separated rear low arm bulkhead for increased flex of the whole area and thus improved traction and corner exit stability. While being a full kit ARC also offers a R8.2LCG conversion kit for the standard R8.2 that includes the chassis, front bulkhead, centre bulkheads steering servo saver, LCG engine mounts as well as the separated rear lower mount.
Coming from ARC and made for their R11 Mid mid-motor chassis conversion kit is a white 3mm wide low-friction belt. Usable at both the front and the rear due to the equal length design, the belt will reduce the natural drivetrain drag at the expense of a bit of durability, making the belt especially useful for stock racing classes that benefit from a more free running drivetrain.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
