Japan’s SMJ has added a new 1.9mm spring to its Stealth Line. The original 1.9 spring, that has been included in the Infinity 1:8 Onroad racing kit since the birth of the brand, has now been recreated as an SMJ Stealth Line spring with new material and precision. The smooth driving characteristics with minimal body roll are suited to 1:8 racer from beginner to expert.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Sworkz has improved the aerodynamics of their 1:8 rear wing with the introduction of the new Pro Race wing. A popular option for high grip tracks, it has an upper and bigger side wing surface that helps provides more straight line speeds. These side plates were especially designed for Sworkz cars following testing by their factory drivers. There are 6 points available for making aerodynamics holes under the wing gurney and they help reduce the down force of your car during high speeds. The new wing comes in three colours – black, white and fluorescent yellow.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Following the release of their ‘Bora’ 1:8 Onroad bodyshell last month, market newcomers Lens Bodies has released just released the ‘Bora’ wing. Made with polycarbonate in standard or light weight options, it is designed to perfectly fit on Bora 1:8 bodyshell. It is available as a stand alone wing or also as part of a kit which includes stiffeners for the body.
Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]
1up Racing has announced a new fitment in their line of UltraLite Fan Shrounds, the new 4WD Top Mount Shroud. Designed and made in the USA by Vargr, the two-piece shroud mounts to the top of the centre bulkhead and is a perfect fit for the AE B74.2, TLR 22X-4 and Xray XB4 ’23. This replaces the standard fan mount with a fully ducted setup to direct all air towards the motor for the best cooling possible. A perfect compliment for the 1Up Racing UltraLite Aluminium Cooling Fan but will work with any common 4-hole 30mm fan.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
Sworkz team driver Clément Boda continued his domination of the French 1:10 Offroad National Championships with another double victory at Round 2 over the weekend. Winning both 2WD and 4WD at last month’s season opener, which was hosted by Club Auto Modelisme St Exupery on their indoor carpet track, Round 2 was also on carpet but this time outdoors at the track of Mini Racing Club Antibois. In 2WD qualifying it would be the Xray of Noha Ben Mohamed who would secure the overall TQ from Boda with the order reversed in 4WD. In the finals, Boda would win the first two 2WD encounters to wrap up the win but in 4WD it would go to A3 as Mohamed won A2 from Boda by just 3/10ths of a second. Staying out front in A3, Boda would maintain his 100% Nationals winning streak. The 4WD podium would be completed by Valentin Peuziat while in 2WD Carl Maignien rounded out the Top 3.
Image: Clément Boda [Facebook]
Having vastly expanded its team since the signing of US Star Ryan Cavalieri, Italian chassis manufacturer WRC Racing has released two official team jackets to keep racers of the brand warm trackside. The Light ‘Composite’ Jacket has a body and lower sleeves made from 100% polyester 300 T cire, with soft polyester padding (down effect) – Hood, shoulders, hips and upper torso and 2-layer softshell sleeve, with the inside lined in anti-pilling fleece. The Heavy Jacket is a polyester jacket with internal padding and with detachable sleeves can be used as a body warmer.
Continuing their run of driver signings, Team Yokomo has announced Kazuki Yamshita has joined its onroad team. The 21-year-old is the reigning Japanese Champion in 1:12 Modified securing that title from Akio Sobue in November representing Hayate Engineering. Also a 13.5T Touring Car Champion and former 1:12 winner at the Snowbirds, on joining Yokomo, Yamshita said, “I would like to thank Yokomo for this opportunity. I would like to do my best everyday so I can get results in future races.”
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Creation Model has released this Carbon Rear Stiffener Set for the Infinity IF18-2 1:8 Onroad Chassis. Installing the set significantly improves rigidity to the rear section of the chassis around the gear area, enabling more reliable power transmission, increasing acceleration and top speed. In addition to this the increased pitching rigidity of the chassis helps to add initial response and a sharper steering feel.
