From Schumacher, this Icon thread insert kit includes everything needed to replace the M4 nuts on the front wing assembly with easier to use M4 thread inserts. This greatly improves the security, ease of fitting and removal of the front wing and enables the wing to be fitted with both screws when also using the U8123 narrow width option.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
From DeadFly is this new top deck for the Capricorn TE mid motor TC chassis. Optimised to improve the flex characteristics in low traction conditions, the flex can be altered by either using or removing the rear centre screw from the top deck. Additional flex can also be obtained by cutting the rear carbon tab of the top deck with a Dremel or similar cutting tool, to increase the length of the flex point, further increasing flex in the rear of the car. Together with the use of the screws under the motor mount, you have access to a large range of flex options and characteristics. CNC machined from high quality 2.0mm 3K carbon fibre there is also a version available in a 1.6mm.
Source: DeadFly [deadflyrc.com]
With this Elliott Boots Edition shock conversion kit the driving behaviour of your SWorkz can be adapted to many different track conditions, the British driver playing a key role in its development. The carbon shock towers were manufactured by RC Carbon Cavalieri and are supplied with longer versions of the kit shock bodies. The front upper shock mounting positions on the new tower are 6mm higher, while on the rear it is 7.5mm with the front and rear shock bodies 2.3mm and 2.5mm longer respectively. On the conversion, Elliott said “The longer shocks and higher towers makes the car feel more consistent and gives the car an easier to drive feeling on the track. After many months testing in different track conditions the final product is something I am very proud of and I know that many of you will greatly enjoy the performance these parts offer”.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Reds Racing have released a new ‘High Torque’ version of their X-One pipe-header system. The X-One 2143 high torque one-piece offroad tuned exhaust for S Series engines combines Reds 2143 exhaust and the Reds L header to create this one-piece ‘high torque’ exhaust. The X-One system is an innovative all-in-one pipe-header system where the exhaust has been welded to the header to improve performance and fuel consumption. There is no need for springs or gaskets, and the one-piece design creates increased reliability and improved tuning stability. The new exhaust has been designed to further increase torque for those very demanding tracks where sharp corners, high grip and hard to clear jumps can be a problem. Furthermore, the new exhaust is often used in combination with long pinion / spur gear ratios (eg. 14/48) to improve engine drivability in low grip conditions or when it is necessary to improve fuel consumption.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
Core RC are now selling the double sided tape which is widely regarded as the best type of tape in the industry, in easy to use pads. Easily adheres electrics to chassis, this clear tape is now available in 25 x 20mm pads, 1 piece is perfect for most speed controls or receivers, with no waste. Sticks extremely well and peels off in one piece with no residue.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Futaba have released their new HPS-CB500 servo, based on the popular Super Response HPS-CB700. Unlike the CB700, this version utilises plastic in place of an all alloy case, and the torque is lower at 26.9kg/cm at 7.4v but the rest of internals are the same with full metal gears and the company’s HPS motor technology for low power consumption and lower operation temperatures.
Source: Futaba [futaba.co.jp]
DeadFly have produced this 3mm thick quality carbon fibre bumper brace as a direct replacement for the Capricorn TE04/05 standard plastic brace. It comes suppled with the 2mm top brace, aiding in the prevention of hard impacts snapping the main chassis.
Source: DeadFly [deadflyrc.com]
Unique to Motiv RC, the fat shorty was made for RC applications where low CG is not necessarily most desirable but yet a shorty footprint is. The recommended usage for this battery is no prep drag racing and dirt oval. Due to this battery’s high 8200mAh, it will hold higher voltage longer during discharge than any other shorty made to date.
Source: Motiv RC [teamgravityrc.com]
