June 5, 2014

PFM-12 GT12 on-road bodyshell

PFM-12 GT12 on-road bodyshell

Aimed at 1/12 on-road racers who want close, competitive, scale-looking racing without breaking the bank, GT12 is a class that has emerged in the UK with the potential to spread to carpet tracks around the globe. Protoform now introduce their first ever race body for this class in the form of the PFM-12. Inspired by GT supercars, this BRCA-approved body features a low-slung, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics. Included with the body is a comprehensive decal sheet to complete the scale appearance, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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June 5, 2014

Protoform VRS-N 200mm nitro touring car body

Protoform VRS-N 200mm nitro touring car body

Protoform introduce the VRS-N 200mm nitro touring car bodyshell in preparation for the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Bangkok. Implementing some never-before-seen-in-R/C air management concepts inspired by full-scale Touring Cars from the STCC and SCCA World Challenge, the VRS-N race body is designed to slot in between the handling characteristics of the P37-N and the SRS-N. It features a low profile up front and strategically placed airflow conditioners for maximum aero efficiency. The VRS-N meets all 200mm Global Body Spec rules and is available in high-quality light weight .025” or regular weight .030” genuine Lexan. Included with the body are window masks, decals, oversized nylon wing hardware and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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June 5, 2014

JConcepts TLR 22 Silencer mid-motor bodyshell

JConcepts TLR 22 Silencer mid-motor bodyshell

JConcepts introduce the Silencer bodyshell for mid-motor converted TLR 22 2.0 buggies. Making use of the distinctive Silencer design cues, the body sports a mild cab-forward design and a roof top shaft fin that extends towards the rear to make for increased high speed stability and improved airflow towards the rear wing. The body is a drop fit and comes including two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings.

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June 5, 2014

Serpent Eryx RRS reactive rear steering system

Serpent Eryx RRS reactive rear steering system

Following a teaser some days ago Serpent now officially introduce the reactive rear steering system for the S411 Eryx touring car. The RRS system provides the rear of the car with a reactive toe-in angle adjustment and it allows to run less toe-in on the straights for increased top speed while still having good side bite during cornering. The design allows to fully adjust the toe-angle change over the suspension travel by using different link dimensions and ball stud heights and it makes use of a large amount of already available parts. The system fits the Eryx 2.0 and 3.0 kits with either the carbon fibre or alloy chassis, it comes with everything needed right out of the box including a comprehensive manual that explains all tuning aspects.

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June 5, 2014

TRG114 carbon fibre roll damper lever set

TRG114 carbon fibre roll damper lever

Japanese manufacturer Technical Racing Gear introduce a carbon fibre roll damper lever set for the TRG114 and TRG112 formula 1 kits. Designed to replace the stock aluminium assembly with a lighter and more rigid solution the set also includes an extension for the centre shock that allows for easy droop adjustment in a range of up to 2.5mm.

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June 5, 2014

Scorpion 540-size competition brushless motors

Scorpion 540-size competition brushless motors

Some time ago we reported about Scorpion Power System, long known for their high-performance aircraft brushless motors, entering the car market. After extensive testing with the help of internationally experienced drivers like Meen V. and Charlee P. the motors are now ready to hit the market. We have no detailed information about the specifications and features but looking at the image Scorpion dealer/distributor Spec-R released, the motors build on a 3-piece can with a heatsink middle part with large ventilation openings who also act as windows to check the winding markings. The front and rear endplates sport huge milled out sections, again to help with airflow. Also visible are heavy duty solder tabs. For now the motors will become available as 4.5T to 8.5T “Modified” and 10.5T and 13.5T “Stock” variant.

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


June 5, 2014

Hot Bodies TCXX 20T aluminium centre pulley

Hot Bodies TCXX 20T aluminium centre pulley

Made for the TCXX electric touring car is this 20T aluminium centre pulley for the original TCXX and the TCXX 2013 conversion kit. The part extends the life of the drive belt(s) over the standard plastic pulley and also improves drivetrain efficiency. Coming as one pulley per package with two pulleys being required to outfit a TCXX.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]


June 4, 2014

RB 18T & 20T steel pinion gears

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RB introduce two new pinion gears for the RB E One and E One R. They are cut from high-quality steel and give additional gear ratio possibilities not only to RB’s electric 1/8th buggies but also all other electric vehicles that use these type of pinions.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]