From Team Bomber for their AK12 chassis are these carbon castor block supports. The new part improves the twist stiffness of the block body by just installing it on the genuine caster block mount, which improves the accuracy and response of the handling on high traction surfaces. A very effective item for the setting of handling characteristics for various track conditions and layouts.
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From Yokomo, for their drift team is this spacer set that can increase rear traction by raising the gearbox height of the YD-2SXIII. The main plate is made of 2mm thick steel and weighs about 18g, and features Yokomo engraving. Furthermore there is an aluminium plate mounted on the front side of the gearbox and an aluminium shim mounted on the front side of the upper deck. The parts contents are made for the SXIII, but it can also be used for E series and R series chassis by adding spacers. Of course, an increase in weight, increases the feeling of ground contact, but a higher differential position will increase the angle of the universal shaft and the force on the tip of the universal axle presses the tire toward the road surface resulting in more traction.
From Yeah Racing, an upgrade to their Tornado series of cooling fans will be their upcoming series of Twistex shrouded fans. Designed for cooling high performing touring car motors which reach high temperatures, the specially designed shroud directs airflow and helps dissipate heat. It includes stealthy black wires for that pro factory look and the shroud features a groove in the bottom to allow for routing the cable on either sides, for clean installations.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Also from Exotek is their new range of heavy duty 48 pitch spur gears for the Xray X1/X12 gear diffs. Provides increased durability over the stock 64 pitch gears, especially needed in open wheel F1 and outdoor race settings. They are made in England from black acetal (delrin) with each being CNC machined for ultimate trueness. A direct fit with the stock hardware they are available in 5 versions from 61T to 65T.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
From Exotek Racing is their new Super F1 race body for the F1Ultra and similar dimensioned narrow style 1/10 F1 pans cars. A modern design with slim style side pods with the addition of high downforce aero details for good looks and high performance you’ve come to expect from Exotek designed bodies. Made using premium polycarbonate that is a proprietary custom blended polycarbonate only for Exotek that is much stronger and longer lasting than other similar thickness polycarbonate. Made of lightweight .7mm polycarbonate, the painted body shown in the pic is only 33g including the paint, stickers and helmet.
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From XactRC is this 28 compartment small parts case box which contains 7 smaller containers. Each of the 7 smaller containers has 4 individual compartments. Each compartment comes with a label to go over the lid to help you better organise your parts. Each compartment has the approximate dimensions of Length 24mm, Width 20.5mm, Height 21mm. The transparent XactRC triangle sticker allows you to still see into the box to find your items. Great way to keep your suspension pills, screws, and washers organised. Also available in a 56 compartment version, it is similar to the 28 but includes 14 smaller containers with the same size.
The Sprinter tire from JConcepts is now available in a 2.2″ Stadium truck variant. Featuring square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tire the company started with a new tread and focused on durability and performance to bring a rear tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. The outer sidewall of the tire has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tire which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Schumacher Racing have announced that experienced US racer Travis Amezcua has joined their team. Travis is a well known and popular guy trackside who has achieved a great deal in his racing career including a Worlds A finalist and being a multiple US National champion. After a short time away he is refreshed and ready to re-start his RC Journey with the Schumacher Family. He will attend local and regional events and work closely with their development team to offer any suggestions and feedback. Travis said ‘I am really happy to join Schumacher Racing, they are a great brand and I am excited to hit the track soon and see what we can do together.’ Travis will be using LRP electronics and Klinik accessories in his Schumacher cars.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
