Coming from Torpine are new optional parts for the ARC R12 and R11F touring cars. Starting with the R12, Torpine have released a brass lower screw kit that replaces all lower chassis screws with heavy brass fasteners which will greatly lower the overall centre of gravity while adding a bit of overall weight at the same time. The result is a more planted ride especially in high-bite track conditions.
Auto Model Racing from Japan have introduced their new tyre bags that are ideal to store and carry up to ten full sets of 1/8th off-road tyres, spares and many more. The bags have a footprint of about 61x27cm and they feature lightweight inner plastic reinforcements to ensure good stability even when not fully loaded. Made from a strong fabric the bags also feature a handle and a carrying belt and they are available in black or red colour.
T-Works have announced the release of their new 60mm short hex wrenches. Available in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and 3.0mm specification, the tools feature a short 60mm blade that allows for more compact overall dimensions that come in handy when working on cramped chassis or when storage space for tools is limited. The wrenches use T-Works’ standard lightweight aluminium handle and high-quality, size-marked HSS tool tips and they are available separately.
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Yeah Racing have released new brass wheel hex adapters for the Axial SCX10 III and Capra trail truck kits. The adapters are machined from heavy brass material and using them will increase wheel load, ensuring improved overall traction for better climbing and descending performance in steep terrain. The set includes four adapters that fit both the SCX10 III and Capra vehicles.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming from Xtra Speed and made for their XS01 and XS02 trail truck as well as many other scale rigs are pre-built 90mm shock absorbers. Constructed from aluminium and coming with threaded shock bodies, dual-stage springs and a stealthy black surface coating, the shocks are factory assembled and just need to be filled with the preferred shock fluid. The dampers fit Xtra Speed’s own XS series of trucks or any other trail rigs that use 90mm long shock absorbers.
Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]
Coming from Japanese brand G-Style is their new Grand Slam 7.6V 4200mAh shorty LiHV battery pack. Building on the 2019 all-Japan Championship winning battery, the 2020 variant is constructed using new high-performance 150C LiHV cells that will make for an even lower internal resistance while keeping the discharge curve flatter throughout the race. The pack measures 93×46-5×18.3mm, it weighs in at 155g and it makes use of 4mm bullet-type connectors.
Source: G-Style [team-gs.jp]
Coming from Fenix and made for their G56 1/10th scale pan car kits are new carbon fibre optionals in the form of chassis stiffeners and electronic plates. Starting with the stiffeners, the braces are machined from carbon fibre and attach to the sides of the chassis, reinforcing the main plate to make for greater setup sensibility and added steering response. The chassis stiffeners are available for the short and long wheelbase chassis options.
Italian company WRC Racing has introduce their new GTX.6 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. The latest incarnation of WRC Racing’s GTX series features several updates such as a new carbon fibre front body support and a redesigned radio plate for improved front end flex. Also new are rear uniball upper arms for camber adjustment and a new double belt tensioner. The features list is rounded out by a new exhaust support that is integrated in the front spur gear support.
