New from Italian bodyshell producer Evo Race Factory is their latest 1:10 Formula 1 creation, the ER-23. The third F1 body design from from the Maranello based company, they have not given any specific details or handling characteristics about the lexan body but over its predecessor it features a lower front noise and larger more square side pods. The body should fit all popular brands of 1:10 formula chassis.
British manufacturer Schumacher has a new High Grip Track conversion kit for its popular Mi8 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The standard Mi8 has proved to be a safe and easy to drive car that generates plenty of grip, and is particularly competitive in lower grip conditions. The Mi8 high grip track (HGT) conversion features an alternative suspension geometry to free the car up in the corners and create more rotation. It also includes new shock mounts to lower the centre of gravity. This geometry was used by Michal Orlowski to reach the IFMAR World Championship A Final last year, and to recently win the ETS race in Daun. The conversion kit includes a new chassis, top decks, wishbones, shock towers, and required hardware.
View HGT Conversion kit parts list here
JConcepts has announced the release of their S15 body shell for 1:8 Truggy. The S15 body style is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts. The IFMAR World Championship winning design has served well over the years, even spawning many look-alikes around the industry. When it comes to Truggy racing, the Florida company has worked on and finalized an S15 for the popular 1:8 truck class to go along with the ROAR National Championship winning F2. Debuted at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, the S15 took off in the hands of Spencer Rivkin (RC8T4e) in the E-truggy class, and Ryan Maifield (Tekno NT48 2.0) in the nitro truck class. The versatile body, in addition to the previously mentioned, fits on an assortment of 1/8th trucks on the market including the MBX8T, 8ight-XT, D8T, and Sworkz vehicles.
T-Works has added new titanium King Pin Screws for Kyosho’s hugely popular MP10/MP9 1:8 Buggy chassis. Machined from high quality 64 grade titanium they over both a weight saving and increased durability over the kit standard versions.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Another new 2023 kit release from Team Associated is their latest 1:10 2WD Shortcourse Track, the RC10SC6.4 Team Kit. It shares key components with the RC10T6.4, RC10B6.4, and RC10B74.2 Team Kits, making it easier than ever to run multiple classes at the same time. Suspension and jumping goes through the large- volume 13mm big bore shocks with new truck springs. The new chassis design is a short course truck version of the RC10B6.4 buggy design and gets a new ballstud mount and top plate system with an angled steering for improved consistency. On top of that, racers can tune the steering height, axle trail, and caster inserts for tuning the front end feel. The rear end grip is improved with the optional C and D mounts and 92.5mm CVA bones included in the kit. Suspension linkage rides on the new 3.5mm diameter rod ends and turnbuckles.
View features list and more images here
US RC accessories brand Avid Racing Concepts has released a new range of tested and certified silicone shock and diff oils. The pure silicone is laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity measurement of centistokes (CST). Coming in 75ml bottles each shock oil bottle is printed with the conversion of CST to both the AE and the TLR weight system.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Team Associated has introduced the latest version of its legendary 1:10 Stadium truck, the RC10T6.4 Team Kit. It shares key components with the RC10B6.4, RC10B6.4D, and RC10B74.2 Team Kits, making it easier than ever to run multiple classes at the same time. Suspension and jumping goes through the large-volume 13mm big bore shocks with new truck springs. The new chassis design is a truck version of the RC10B6.4 buggy design and gets a new ballstud mount and top plate system with an angled steering for improved consistency. On top of that, racers can tune the steering height, axle trail, and caster inserts for tuning the front end feel. The rear end grip is improved with the optional C and D mounts and 92.5mm CVA bones included in the kit. Suspension linkage rides on the new 3.5mm diameter rod ends and turnbuckles.
View features list and photos here
Xray has released an optional ultra-lightweight 1st gear drive flange made from 7075 T6 aluminium for its NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. For serious racers looking for smart weight savings and optimized rotating weight, it has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability. It includes factory-pressed high-quality German 1-way bearing, hand-ground for maximum running precision. The 1-way bearing is non-replaceable once worn out, so it must be regularly serviced, cleaned, and oiled regularly with Xray recommend using its own One-way lube.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
