Tekno RC has released new 46 & 47 tooth steel spur gears for their NB48 and NT48 2.X 1:8 Offroad chassis. The new spur gears provides taller gearing which increases overall top speed while reducing potential wheel spin. Less wheel spin improves grip and can enhance mileage in certain conditions. They are CNC machined from high grade steel, black oxide coated and have the same design and Tekno RC durability as the stock spur gear.
Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]
Schumacher has released two new Option Parts for their popular CAT L1R and Cougar LD2 1:10 Buggies. First of the new new parts is the C/F wider rear link mount which has been used by the team to add roll stiffness but in a different way to the usual. It has allowed the car to use a softer spring and a longer camber link position on the hub carrier. The team has found that this will keep the car flatter in the turn. It has 2 widths, the widest being for carpet as it is the most aggressive on initial steering and then the narrow setting for astro. The second option part is a Shock Mount Spacer Set allows you to reposition the front shock tower on the Cougar LD2 and mount the shocks behind it.
While changing the flex the team have found this has made the car more forgiving on difficult tracks.
View Shock Mount Spacer Set here
New from Xray for their X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car is this steering plate with 7.5mm spacing. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, it improves cornering speed and on-power steering and is suitable for indoor and outdoor tracks with low to medium traction. The bearings are factory pressed into the steering plate which eliminates play in the assembly. The steering plate allows for a screw and shim to be mounted to the bottom of the steering for a precise steering lock adjustment.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
JConcepts have developed a new option for tire sidewall support with the release of their inner sidewall support adaptors for Stadium Truck and Short Course Truck use. During high traction or loaded conditions, tire sidewall deflection causes oversteer and inconsistency with driving performance. By adding the inner sidewall support adaptor and gluing it into place, the sidewall effectively becomes much harder and allows a driver to enter smoother arcs and radius turns on the racetrack. Already used in competition, the sidewall support pieces have shown to work on glued, sealed, or naturally grippy surfaces where traction rolling or oversteer is an issue. In addition, when conditions are rough, bumpy, or dusty, the additional support drives smoother and with more consistency.
Five years after the original release of their first ever 1:10 200mm nitro onroad kit, Creation Model has released the Infinity IF15-II. With the IF15 enjoying two World Championship title wins, the latest touring car kit features a number of updates to its predecessor all of which have been extensively tested in competition in prototype cars by Infinity’s strong factory team driver line-up. The IF15-II gets a new chassis on which there is a new rear end geometry thanks to a new rear bulkhead, new shock stay & shocks, and rear stabilizer. The car also gets new parallel joints front and rear as well as a new brake unit. The radio plate is redesigned as is the engine mount and the kit also comes with Infinity’s new black black pulley & diffs.
Adding to its range of products, MIBO has released a new range of hex wrenches. Featuring a light carbon handle and very hard tip with an all black handle and tip finish, the wrench size is marked on the aluminium insert of the handle. The MIBO Allen Wrench is designed with the needs of RC racing enthusiasts in mind. It’s lightweight carbon design makes it easy to carry in your pit box or toolbox. Thanks to sufficient dimensions and a solid surface it’s also comfortable during extensive use. The tip material was custom-made and thoroughly tested to find an optimal balance of hardness. The hex edges are highly resilient from stripping, so if you want a tip, that survives occasional bolt head strips without any harm, this one is for you. And while it’s not advised to use it as a lever, it’s still not overly easy to snap.
Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]
T-Works have produced a new light weight version of their 9.5mm wing washer screws for use with 1:10 Onroad body shells. Super lightweight due to their design and the choice of aluminium, they come in 5 different colours, orange, black, red, blue and green. Different from your standard wing washer, they have the screw integrated for a simpler assembly. Sold in pairs, they come supplied with the lock nut.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
RCtarget has announced the Copa America Race on September 14-17, 2023, selecting Perú to host the inaugural running of the Nitro Onroad event. The idea behind the concept is to provide a world class annual event in the Americas. The intention is to host a yearly race in a different country in order to enable the racers and their families to experience different places, discover new cultures and create exciting memories. Perú, located in the west coast of South America, offers history, culture and many natural features. The Historic District of Lima, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines are just a few of the many landmarks worth visiting. Perú has also being awarded several times as a world leading culinary destination. All in all, Perú is able to cater to all type of tourist and we welcome all to visit this beautiful country. The host track, The Miniautodromo Polo Bracale, is located in the Magdalena del Mar district, next to the beach and very close to the most popular districts of Lima. The driving line has a total length of 280 meters, with a 50 meters straightaway and an average width of 5 meters with the surface is made of fine grade asphalt. Copa America will cater for 1:10 Nitro, 235mm TC, 1:8 Onroad, 1:8 GT Nitro and Electric.
Source: RCtarget [rctarget.com]
