Made for the Team Associated RC10 Worlds and Classic is this carbon fibre battery brace from JConcepts. Cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and coming with machined edges for a distinctive look, the part is designed to replace the standard brace on re-release and original RC10 buggies. The brace works with the kit’s mounting hardware and optional thumbscrews alike.
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Virtual RC have just released the Pattaya off-road track for the VRC Pro RC car simulator software. The track, home of the 2010 IFMAR Worlds and the Asia Contest race, is considered to be the biggest, baddest and meanest off-road track on the planet. The track uses the 2012 layout and offers 450 meters of digital Thai dirt, daring doubles, triples and quads. The track is optimised to be used in both directions so you get 2 tracks in 1. With the release of the Pattaya track VRC Pro now features 9 full-size off-road tracks suitable for nitro buggies and short course trucks.
Source: VRC [vrcpro.com]
VP Pro introduce the Crosspass 1/10th rear buggy tyre. Making use of horseshoe-shaped outer patterns for side bite and inner ribs and cross sections for traction, the tyre is designed for the use on hard-packed (indoor) tracks.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Schelle Racing Innoovations introduce two hop-ups for Kyosho’s 2WD Ultima series vehicles. First up is a ball-raced steering rack for the RB6, RT6 and SC6. The ball bearing construction eliminates slop from the pivot bushings while the design allows for additional Ackermann adjustment fore-aft as well as a wide steering pivot option. Widening out the inner bellcrank pivots shortens the steering link rod to better match the camber gain in the suspension and in testing Schelle found that the wide pivot setting produces a more predictable steering feel as the chassis leans in the turns. The second new part is a pre-cut chassis protection decal for the RB6. The sticker is made by UpgradeRC, sports the Schelle logos and it protects the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched on abrasive surfaces.
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JConcepts introduce the new Foxy series carbon fibre battery braces for the Team Associated B5 line of buggies. Available for the B5 and B5M, the parts are machined from 2.5mm carbon fibre, they sport additional machining around the edges for improved looks and they allow to run the battery packs in several positions.
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Available from around end of July is this aluminium main chassis plate for the Yokomo BD7-2014 touring car. With aluminium chassis becoming more and more popular in touring car racing Yokomo will soon have their own available. It is meant to improve traction and drivability on a range of surfaces and although exact specifications are not known yet, it appears to come in a gun metal or hard anodising finish. We bring you more information as we get them.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Thunder Innovation introduce this multi-function push button on/off switch. The design makes for added security as the IP65 dust and water protection will keep the switch working even in severe track conditions while the low-voltage protection prevents the receiver pack from becoming overly discharged. The switch, that is available in different colours including orange, black and blue, is housed in an anti-interference aluminium case and is usable with LiXX and NiXX battery packs.
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WRC Racing from Italy have a new setup board available. Measuring 42x33cm the board weights in at only 1050g and it is meant to be extremely plain thanks to a special manufacturing process. Various markings help during suspension setup while company logos let you show your passion to everything WRC.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
