Capricorn has introduced a new gearbox support kit for their LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. Switching to the new kits improves smoothness thanks to the single piece in the lower part as well as creating a very convenient and quick disassembly just by unscrewing four screws. The new position of the brake/pads group also lowers the centre of gravity. Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]…
Xray has released new optional Alu Shock Cap-Nut with Vent Hole for the big bore shocks for its XB4 and XB2 1:10 Electric Buggy platforms. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and additionally black coated, upper shock caps offer increased durability and extended life time. The shock caps feature vent hole and come complete with a set of shims for fast and comfortable uptravel adjustment. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
With the IFMAR World Championship for 1:10 Nitro Touring Car coming later this year at the Huge RC Circuit in Thailand, Italian manufacturer Capricorn has released a new W.C. 2024 Chassis Kit for its LAB C04. A car that was originally launched in 2020 and which won the 2022 and 2023 European Championship titles, the first win coming with Dominic Greiner and the most recent with current factory driver Toni Gruber, the new Chassis will be stiffer at the front end guaranteeing much more steering. The updated chassis will be sold as a whole kit (see image). Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]…
Bodyshell producer Blitz has released a new Type S GT Wing designed for use with its GT5 Zonda and GT6 Pista 1:8 GT Onroad bodies. Compared with the original GT5/GT6 wings, the new Type S option provides more rear traction and better top speed, especially on the GT6 Pista body. The standard Type S Wing is made from 1.0mm polycarbonate material with a lightweight option offered in 0.7mm thickness. Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]…
…and standard, it features a flat but curved front lip to speed the air up going over it with a smooth transition to the low pressure 18.5 degree rear section so there are no pockets or hard edges to disrupt the flow. An innovative feature they have incorporated in is a small raised line in the centre, allowing easy centring during mounting. Additionally, the wing includes eight support ribs on the sides to maintain structural integrity. Two gurney options are also offered to adjust the rear bite to your preference. The wings comes uncut as 2 units. Source: Avid [avidrc.com]…
New from Mugen Seiki engine brand Ninja comes the JX21-B07 Buggy Engine. Over two years since the release of its predecessor, the JX21-B07 engine includes new crankcase, carburetor, backplate, and piston cylinder. The carburetor provides great power that is easy to drive, provides consistent tuning, and is fuel efficient. With options of a silver or black head version, the Ninja B07 engine has a square bore and stroke which has smoother power characteristics and improved fuel consumption. The DLC coated crankshaft is tungsten weighted. The lightweight cooling head has a lower center of gravity and provides exceptional cooling and stable…
…1:8 Offroad exhaust as a Hard Coated one piece pipe set. The EFRA2186FT uses the same pipe as before. An exclusive mold to the Italian engine tuner which was created to give an exclusive sound, excellent power delivery and lower consumption, now having the muffler and manifold all in one piece further optimises performance as well as removing the ‘annoying’ exhaust gasket. More linear in the power release and with better runtime, the one piece set is being used by team drivers at the EFRA European Championship which is currently underway at the Ongaroring in Italy. Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]…
…1mm closer to centre with this position lengthing the upper arm and reducing camber gain to free up the car. Mid corner steering improves in long sweepers, and traction rolling is reduced in very high traction carpet conditions. Recommended for large open tracks or high traction carpet tracks. Heavy duty upper clamps improve durability in hard crashes and accommodate the inner shock mounting system. Made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black anodized, the upper clamps use caster inserts for quick and easy set-up changes, and feature centering pins for precise installation and improved crash reliability. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
