January 13, 2022

Team Bomber lightweight 2mm offset spring retainer

From Team Bomber for the TB-AK12 series is this lightweight spring retainer with 2mm offset. With a standard spring retainer, if you extend the length of the pitching damper and increase the rebound stroke, the spring tension is stronger and it is impossible to reduce the height of the chassis centre part. However, installing this lightweight spring retainer with the 2mm offset increases the range of the spring tension adjustment, so it is possible to achieve the ideal height of the car without changing the type of spring.

Source: Team Bomber [teambomber.jp]


January 13, 2022

Shepherd Velox V8 Ackermann plate & bumper brace

Team Shepherd have introduced two new optional items for the Velox V8.2. The new 8mm Ackermann plate allows to fine tune the steering geometry even more. Under certain circumstances the 8mm plate gives more rotation and higher corner speed, especially in small and tight corners. The new front bumper stiffener is milled from high-quality carbon material and fits the Velox V8.2 as well as the the V8 and the E8 “4S”. Like the previous version it’s held in place with the screws of the front body mounts but it allows more flex at the front end which increases the steering slightly.

View the bumper brace here


January 12, 2022

JConcepts JCI The Gozer body

When it comes to off-road nastiness, look no further than the Gozer body for 12.3” wheelbase scale trucks and crawlers from JConcepts. The angular front and rear sections provide major clearance for crawling tires and competition-based rigs. The nature of the 4-door body has a lot of purpose in mind and with a little nip here and a tuck there, the Gozer sits down on a variety of platforms. A large arched front wheel-well dead-ends at the grille section and once covered with included decal, looks quite bossy and stares you down like a piece of heavy-equipment. The high-roof design with crisp body lines, front vent and recessed bed are incorporated to provide durability to a bruising machine. Large format windows in the dual cab design provide plenty of rise and clearance for an assortment of body combinations. Large swooping rear wheel wells allow suspension travel to soak up the terrain while the tires are allowed a lot of movement up past the body. Included in each body set, a clear and heavy-duty polycarbonate body, decal sheet and the paint mask for all windows.

View other angles of the Gozer here


January 12, 2022

Ruddog Bluetooth RC wheel load scales

Knowing the static weight distribution inside your RC car provides you with a solid basis for optimising your set-up. With the Ruddog Bluetooth RC wheel load scales, you can easily find out the individual wheel loads and distribution ratios and help you adjust the placement of your electronics or spring load as required. The individual scales connect to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to display all data on the Ruddog Performance app, and accept loads of up to 2000 g. Batteries are included to get you going immediately.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


January 11, 2022

Exotek Type A USGT race body

Exotek have introduced the Type A, their ‘retro’ new contender for the highly competitive USGT / GT classes. A true classic style body we all miss, born from the days of JGTC and Gran Turismo but updated to compete on todays race circuits. Designed with an aggressive splitter, muscular fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and large windshield for maximum traction on lower grip race tracks. The 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups and it is designed with ample tire clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tires. The large wing and rear trunk deck provides maximum downforce on lower grip tracks, while a specially shaped splitter provides steering while being durable thanks to the modified angles. Raised wing pedestals places the wing higher up into cleaner air. Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the body uses premium polycarbonate that is a proprietary custom produced polycarbonate only for Exotek that is much stronger and longer lasting than other similar thickness polycarbonate.

View more angles of the Type A here


January 11, 2022

Sunpadow Platin series 4000mAh LCG shorty pack

Sunpadow has launched their Platin series 4000mAh LCG Shorty-Pack LiPo battery. Improved from their well known Gold 3800mAh LCG shorty pack, it has a low centre of gravity, ultra-thin and light weight competition-class battery developed for the 1/10 electric off-road and indoor TC modified class. The size is still 93x47x18.5mm and the weight is about 160g while the capacity has been increased over 6 percent. The extra power gives essential advantage during the last minute in the high level racing of modified classes.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]


January 10, 2022

JConcepts CreepER cab only body

The CreepER by JConcepts is the cab only version of the popular body design by the crew from central Florida. The unique aspect to the CreepER is only limited by a modelers’ imagination of how and what it can be attached to. In the cab only configuration, the opportunities are endless as shown with JConcepts 3D printed bed combination or built however the owner pleases. The latest in tough and dependable designs, suited to high articulation vehicles in the scale community, the CreepER reigns supreme.

View more details & images here


January 10, 2022

Blaze Racing Battle Sword 2022 conversion

Blaze Racing have released some updated parts for their GT10 Battle Sword kit. After a long period of testing and racing with various prototype parts and different chassis configurations they came up with a significantly redesigned chassis and all new braces, decks, rear pod etc. First off the all new chassis offers much more forgiving and versatile handling due to more flex, reduced width, lower weight and accommodates the longer 65mm side links. They also came up with some design changes that make the car even more resistant to crashes without additional weight. Updated parts are now offered as a complete kit, an upgrade set for the previous Battle Sword and a conversion kit for any 1:10 CRC based 200mm kit as shown above. If you have a CRC 1:12 scale kit they also offer the necessary IRS rear axle and hubs.

View the IRS rear axle and hub set here