New from MR33 is this brass bulkhead weight set for the Awesomatix A800FX or FX Evo. The set includes 4 individual pieces which get screwed onto the front bulkhead, each pair with 1 screw. The set will line up directly under the differential and features 90g of overall weight. Compared to other, more forward mounted Bumper weights, it will create a little more aggressiveness to the front end of your Awesomatix A800FX or FX Evo front wheel drive car.
Power HD have announced the signing of Spanish top driver Edu Escandón to their factory team. Edu is a World Championship podium finisher, European vice-champion and multiple Spanish Champion, he will equip his 1/10th & 1/8th nitro car with Power HD programmable servos S15 & S25. He plans to attend the upcoming Spanish Nationals and the European Championship 1/8, and also the Worlds 1/10 in Thailand.
Source: Power HD [chd.hk]
LC Racing have produced this heavy duty gear differential set for their EMB and LC12 vehicles. The oil filled diff features a redesign to handle today’s high power motors and batteries, a gasket seal just like diffs found in competition level cars and redesigned gears with more durable materials.
Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]
The Ruddog GPS/GNSS speed and performance analyser is the perfect tool for RC car and aircraft enthusiasts looking for optimising the performance of their models. The Bluetooth device is controlled by means of the new Ruddog Performance smart phone app available for Android and iOS devices. Among other data, the compact module records speed, acceleration, G-force and altitude data, which allows you to find the perfect gearing for your set-up and needs. The internal battery can be charged with the included USB cable on every computer or USB power connector.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
For the Yokomo BD11 touring car, T-Works have produced these two new option parts. Made from carbon fibre the first new item is a replacement for the composite upper bumper plate. The set comes supplied with body post tubes that are inserted into the carbon plate to support the body posts and mounting hardware. The second item is a carbon front bulkhead support plate that allows you to fine tune the flex at the front of the car.
View the bulkhead support plate here
Gimar have introduced their all-new Saturn 9 Evo .21 nitro on-road competition engine built from OS. The power plant utilises the new patented M.E.S. (multi exhaust system) sleeve, which has 9 ports with 4 exhaust booster ports and the special shape ensures maximised performance. The crankcase is specially machined from OS to work perfectly with the 4 booster ports sleeve and the crankcase has been hard black coated to increase hardness and stability. Also new is the DLC-coated crankshaft with triple tungsten balance weights and silicone insert. The updated design optimises internal mixture flow while the lightweight shaft improves agility. While the 3-needle carburettor allows for better idling and quicker returning to low RPM after throttling. The engine’s features are rounded out by a new combustion camber insert specially developed for the use with 16 percent nitro fuel. A 25 percent insert is available separately.
View more details & images here
Following some teasers, Xray have released the complete details on their next generation X4F front wheel touring car. It utilises the X4 platform, with advanced upper/lower arm suspension mounted to a new mid-motor chassis layout for improved balance and handling. Like the X4 it uses the unique CFF upper and lower suspension arms for outstanding handling & durability with all suspension components mounted directly to the CFF arms without any additional brackets, inserts or bushings for accuracy and reliability. This car is not just a update, its a completely new platform.
View the complete presentation here.
Fresh from Maclan Racing is this DRK 10000mAh 2S6P 200C graphene extreme drag race battery. This battery is developed specifically for No Prep Drag Racing with highest grade cells that offer higher power output for less voltage drop. It provides the best voltage retention over the whole race. Supplied with 8AWG output wires and a QS8 connector.
Source: Maclan Racing [maclanracingshop.com]
