AKA have introduced the Slicks 1/10th stadium truck tyres. The treadless tyre is designed for maximum performance on high-grip, indoor clay tracks and it features a matte finish. It is compatible with all standard 2.2″ stadium truck wheels, available in AKA’s Clay compound and included are Red soft closed cell inserts.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Another company to join the 1/10th Formula game is Shepherd Micro Racing who have released first images of their forthcoming Velox F1 formula pan car. Designed from scratch and developed in close cooperation with experienced formula drivers the var is a combination of well-proven features and new innovations. Two hard-coated tube dampers and a VRS absorber with a floating piston instead of a membrane take care of the damping duties and the carbon fibre chassis is designed for the use of a standard or LCG 2s shorty LiPo which can be installed in a front or rear transversal position to fine-tune the weight balance. To adjust the caster, different moulded inserts are used while it is possible to adjust the camber with using L/R thread turnbuckles. Furthermore the rear power pod is equipped with an externally adjustable 18-ball differential. The rear ride height can be adjusted with shims and the eccentric inserts allow a short and a long wheelbase setup. Included in the kit will be adjustable ETS-legal front and rear wings as well as a lexan body and the release is planned for early 2016.
Coming from Arrowmax and made for 1/10th and 1/12th scale pan cars is a dedicated setup system. Precision machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting Arrowmax’ signature Honeycomb design the tool helps to easily and conveniently adjust the camber, caster and toe settings on most of today’s pan cars. Ball bearings make for smooth operation while laser-etched markings help to precisely adjust all parameters. Included is also a transparent polycarbonate toe plate and all parts find a home in a dedicated box during storage and transportation.
New from Italian company WRC come several storage boxes of their own P-One brand. Available in the two dimensions of 150x235x35mm and 100x160x30mm the larger one is a 12-compartment offering while the smaller box is available as 15-compartment, 12-compartment or blank variant, allowing to store a variety of parts in them from smaller nuts and bolts up to larger option or replacement parts. The boxes come made from high-quality material and they sport the P-One logo.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
TLR has given the ROAR Championship winning 8ight platform a subtle makeover to boost on-track performance and ease of handling. First up is the revised suspension geometry with adjustable 15 degree caster blocks that make it possible to tune dog bone plunge by changing the height of the spindle. Also the shock towers have been redesigned with new camber link and shock mounting holes that provide more tuning options for evolving track conditions. On top of that the kit the front spindles and rear hubs have been revised to accept a larger 8x16x5mm outer bearings for increased durability. Part of the revised suspension package are also bleeder shock caps, with new internal seals to allow for easier shock rebuild and new shock bushings improve durability.
Leespeed have introduced the Angel Stick touring car bulkhead alignment tool. The square block makes sure the front and rear bulkheads sit parallel on the chassis, making for less tweak issues and perfect drivetrain efficiency. The block is made from black anodised 7075 aluminium and it is usable with Yokomo, Xray and HPI/HB touring cars.
New from SWorkz and made for the S104 Evo 1/10th 4WD buggy is a slipper clutch set to replace the centre differential. It brings a tuning aid that is particularly welcome on high-grip surfaces and the slipper setup also gives better feel to the car when applying power out of turns on high-grip tracks allowing to shave those lap times down. The slipper is a three pad design giving super consistent performance throughout a run due to improved heat dissipation and surface area. Using hard coated slipper plates ensures long life and reduced maintenance. Included with the set come three different main gears, making gear ratio adaptions a breeze.
Gravity RC have introduced their new 20 million Cst pure silicone diff putty. The 100 percent Polydimethysiloxane fluid is recommended as an alternative to commonly used putty in gear differentials or other moving applications. The extra thick putty offers ultimate reforming properties and due to its viscosity it can easily be handled with no mess, though the package still comes with an applicator syringe as a bonus.
Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]
