T-Works have introduced their new aluminium identification collar set for the popular MIP hex wrenches. The set includes four colour-coded collars with laser-etched size markings that slide over the tool tip of the hex wrenches and help to easily identify the hex’s sizes. Included with the set comes an Allen key and four grub screws for easy mounting of the collars.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from Yokomo and made for the Racing Performer M4 and M3 brushless motors is a new motor spacer set. It includes new stainless steel spacers that will wear less over time, especially when used in modified motors, where the previous set could lead to increased ball bearing wear and thus quicker wear. The set includes three spacers and it is available from now on.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
RC Discharger have introduced their new 6S 40 resistor bank for the use with the popular iCharger Duo device. The resistor bank allows to discharge 1S to 6S LiPo batteries at a constant 40A rate with an enclosed box ensuring the externals do not get hot which adds a lot of safety and convenience. The neat and clean design also acts as a stand for both the charger and a server-type power supply, ensuring minimal pit space is taken while short wires make for a neat and professional appearance. Like all RC Discharger devices the resistor bank is a plug and play, it comes without the charger and power supply and it is available from now on.
Bittydesign have introduced their new Vision body shell for the Team Associated RC8B3.1e. Building on the proven, futuristic Vision design language, the electric variant features an even cleaner design compared to the recently announced nitro body, with the sleek and efficient design ensuring perfect aerodynamics. Included with the pre-cut body, that is moulded from high-quality 1mm polycarbonate, come window masks and a pre-cut decal sheet.
Reds Racing from Italy have released a first image of their forthcoming new 1/8th scale electric brushless motor. The V8 Gen3 features a redesigned can with machined cooling openings for lower operation temperatures and new red anodised front and back plates. Full details are expected to surface shortly.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Forfaster Racing from France have introduced their first ever .21 nitro buggy engine. The XRD-based long-stroke 3-port engine was developed for competition off-road racing and it features a hardened and silicone-filled crankshaft, a 2-needle carburettor, steel ball bearings as well as a low-profile cooling head with a rubber-sealed combustion camber insert. It is available separately or including a Forfaster EFRA 2058 exhaust set.
View a list of the specifications and another image here
Following a first teaser image Capricorn have now released first renderings of their forthcoming new C04 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car. The vehicle will incorporate several updates compared to the previous C03 platform such as a new chassis, an updated upper deck, greater rear suspension geometry choices, and redesigned front steering hubs. Full details will become available in time of the release with pre-order of the new kit starting immediately.
The latest addition to T-Works’ tool line is a ball bearing checker and removal tool. Usable with the most popular metric and imperial size ball races, the tool allows to easily check or remove bearings by sliding it into the ball bearing and spinning it to check the condition of the ball race, while the tool also allows to work the bearing out of its seat, such as uprights, steering blocks or diff cases. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a black surface coating for a long life, the tool also features white laser-engraved markings for easy ball race size checking.
