More new crawler parts from Samix with this brass front bumper mount for the SCX10-3. Made from high quality brass material and black coated to avoid oxidation, the new parts adds a whopping 104grams extra weight to the front of the car. Additionally it also increases strength, as well as improve the rigidity and durability of the area.
View an image of the part mounted here
A small update from Muchmore who have released a version of their Fleta ZX V2 motor with the 21XR rotor included. The motors that this rotor will come pre mounted are the stock 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T versions. The 21XR rotors are a super ultra high torque type that meet ROAR specs for for 1/12, Touring and 1/10 2wd & 4wd buggy.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
BMT have announced the latest version of their 984 1/8th scale Nitro onroad chassis. Following many months of work, in collaboration with Italian designer Andrea Contarini, BMT are pleased to introduce this latest product. The car is completely new, with several new solutions such as new suspensions geometry, easy access to change belts, optional adjustable weights and a new lighter transmission. Other changes include updated Ackermann, as well as new plastic parts, such as the arms and the front bumper.
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New from Xray for the T4F’21 is this front 170g bumper weight, developed and suggested for low to medium conditions on asphalt. A direct replacement for the kit 30g weight and bumper, thanks to extra weight in front the car generates more traction and stability in these particular conditions. The set includes a new foam bumper with space cut out for the weight to fit seamlessly.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Schumacher are teasing the upcoming release of the Eclipse 4, the follow up to the car that Marc Rheinard used to win the 2020 1/12th scale World Championships. The British company saying ‘We are pleased to announce the new Eclipse 4 LMP12 car is coming soon. Improving on the 2 x IFMAR World Championship Winning chassis with further innovation.’ More details to follow.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
LC Racing release this optional body shell for their 1/14th scale EMB1 buggy. Made from high quality polycarbonate, the new shell offers a more conventional mid cab design, in place of the kit standard cab forward body shell design. Supplied unpainted.
Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]
T-Works have released this gear differential putty for use in your car’s gear diff. Supplied in a handy screw top container and sold in an amount of 25grams, it creates a very stiff differential operation when used.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Serpent have released their new Viper 989E, the latest electric version of their 989 1/8th scale chassis. Electric racing has developed big time and the 989E is designed to take care of that power and put it down as effectively as possible. Based on the successful 989 gas racer and sharing it’s suspension, shocks and quite a lot of other features like the chassis plate and drivetrain, there are many EP specific parts on this car as well. They have made room for serious power with the batteries mounted on a 2.5mm thick carbon plate, the variety of packs can be mounted in 3 different positions, changing the CG to alter the cars behaviour. The elevated speedo mounting plate gives stiffness for the battery plates and creates also room for oversized speedos with even 1/5th scale speedos possible. A large range of motors can also be accommodated and the area around the motor has been stiffened to remove any unwanted flex. Other features include a wider 10mm rear belt and module 1 steel gears for durable power delivery.
View more images of the car here
