Robitronic release body hole patches to strengthen weak body post drilling holes or to correct slightly misaligned break throughs. Made from transparent 0.7mm thick material and coming in a set of four adhesive Lexan patches with 5mm hole diameter and 6mm hole diameter.
Source: Robitonic [robitronic.com]
CSO release another optional part for Xray’s RX8 1/8 scale on-road car, this time in the form of a double belt tensioner. Constructed from a 3mm carbon plate and designed for the use with two belt tensioning pressure pulleys the new design is more adjustable and features better anti-vibration characteristics.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Thunder Power introduces the Z3R-8 brushless motor for 1/8 scale electric vehicles. The motors with a 4-pole Neodymium rotor offer a red anodised aluminium heat sink can with build-in cooling fins, plated copper solder tabs, fast-switching high-temp sensors and adjustable timing from 0 to 25 degrees. The front plate sports dual screw hole mounting pattern to allow for easy mounting in any 1/8 scale application. With a diameter of 42.1mm and a length of 69.2mm the motors weight around 323g and come with 1400, 1900, 2100 and 2400kv rating.
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SRC release an upgrade chassis stiffener set for the Serpent 733. Coming with an Ergal engine mount, updated radio plate mounts and a side carbon plate the set, which is distributed by 2-Speed, helps to decrease torsional flex of the chassis which can be useful in high grip track conditions.
Source: SRC [srcspecialparts.com]
This 8-in-1 tool set from Losi includes an anodised storage handle with seven different hex sizes of .050 in, 1/16 in, 1.5 mm, 5/64 in / 2.0 mm, 3/32 in, 3/32 in Ball End and 2.5 mm. The tips feature a lock over magnets ensuring a secure fit of the blades.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
TopRC release three new chemicals in the form of special air filter and after run oil for nitro engines. The two different air filter oil are formulated for on- and off-road applications allowing best possible air permeability without sacrificing dust filtering making the engine breath better. The after run oil contains a mixture of oils to conserve nitro engines after use. It also prevents the formation of rust and lubricates moving engine parts before cold starts and break-in.
Source: TopRC [toprc.eu]
The 4th round of the French 1/10 scale 200mm championship was held on the track of ASCAP at Poissy near Paris. On the small and technical track. Basile Concialdi took the TQ honours and victory in the Elite class with his Team Orion powered Capricorn LAB-C01 leaving the Xray NT1/RB T11RS trio Maxime Favrelle, Thomas Correard and Michaël Derderian behind him. The National class was won by Jean-Laurent Ripoll (Xray NT1/RB T11RS) in front of Jonathan Gergen, Rémi Rivard and David Petit after Vincent Berthon lead the final until he run out of tyres with three minutes to go eventually finishing in sixth position.
View the National class podium here
Spec-R release 44mm and 46mm swing shafts for the Hot Bodies TCX electric touring car. CNC-machined from high-quality spring steel for tight tolerances and best possible durability the parts feature a safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened. Also available are 50mm and 52mm shafts for Xray and 42mm, 44mm and 46mm shafts for Tamiya touring cars.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
