For the Team Associated RC8T3.2 and 3.1, T-Works have produced this range of steel CVDs. Available for both the front and rear of the car as well as for the rear centre, they are made from high-quality steel and both the shaft and coupling feature a black surface coating for wear resistance. Sold as a pair, the front and rear shafts are 133mm long while the rear centre shaft is 165mm long.
View the rear centre shaft here
Team Powers have released V4 of their Actinium line of brushless motors. Compared to the V3, there is a new stator design to improve the torque at bottom end, while a black coating improves the outwards appearance. High grade copper wire improves the motor resistance, while a new heavily machined case design improves heat dissipation. Weighing approximately 150grams, it will come in 4.5T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T, 8.5T, 9.5T, 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T & 21.5T variants.
View more images of the motor here
Introducing the R12FF, ARC’s next generation 1/10th scale FWD touring car kit. Based on the 2020 ETS FWD winning R11F, the R12FF retains its front-motor, front-wheel drive layout for maximum traction under all track conditions. Featuring all-new long suspension arms to further improve traction and deliver more corner speed. Other new features include having the motor lowered by 0.5mm compared to R11F. The all new narrow upper deck comes standard as does the battery holder for shorty and standard LiPo. All suspension parts are comparable with ARC R12 and short front suspension arms can be used on tracks with very high traction. Optional flex adjustment plates for shorty and standard LiPo configurations allows chassis flex to be easily adjusted. Other standard parts include the horizontal rear body tower, while an aluminium chassis is also available for indoor carpet tracks.
View more images of the R12FF here
Reedy’s Crawler 550 14T 5-slot motor is the same motor that comes standard in the Element Enduro Gatekeeper RTR. Now available separately, this motor is highly capable, unlike typical ‘throw away’ RTR motors. Due to its longer 550 design, the Crawler 550 offers exceptional torque and power output while its 5-slot armature delivers precision throttle control for a variety of surfaces and course conditions. Long-wearing brushes, fixed 0° timing, low-friction bushings and silicone lead wires make this a highly valuable yet cost-effective performance upgrade for your truck.
Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]
Yokomo have sent us a teaser for their upcoming touring car release, the follow up to the successful BD10. No information is currently given apart from what can be discerned from the blurred image, but they did tell us that team drivers Christopher Krapp and Nicholas Lee will show more details in a Facebook live on Friday the 29th of January.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
iRacing in Italy have introduced their new pit lane pit bag. A common design it has been made of a durable heavy duty material, it features a padded handle for easy carrying and multiple pockets and compartments to store tools, spares and accessories such as a starter box, fuel bottles, fuel guns and many more. Made in black with blue highlights, it sports a large iRacing logo and can be disassembled for travelling and stored in the supplied bag.
View more images of the pit bag here
T-Works have released several new rear wing wickerbill strips for a number of popular cars. Made from carbon fibre there are two versions available, for both the HB Racing wing as well as the SWorkz/VP Pro wing. Type A is a thin strip while Type B is thicker, allowing you to fine tune the balance of your car. The strip itself is mounted to the wing using the five supplied mounting screws and each strip is available separately or as a pair for each specific wing.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Hudy Premium silicone oils are now available in an all-new square bottles. The easy-to-store bottles feature flip button cap and has an easy to read viscosity collar which is colour-coded to instantly recognise the type of viscosity. The bottles are factory sealed for leak prevention during transport and are available in 50ml and 100ml volume. The silicone oils are made in Europe and laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure each batch has the proper viscosity. The oils are available in an extensive line-up of all popular viscosities.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
