Hipex have introduced their new EFRA 2115 Evolution tuned pipe for .21 on-road engines. Developed in cooperation with Daniele Ielasi and Andrea Pirani the exhaust will improve performance in the lower RPM range while also increasing top end power and it is best used with Novarossi or O.S.-based engines.
Source: Hipex [hipex.it]
Made for the SWorkz S35-4 1/8th scale nitro and electric buggies are Answer-RC’s new carbon fibre lower arm stiffeners. Machined from high-quality 1.5mm carbon fibre and being a direct fit, the stiffeners were developed to reduce arm flex when running in high-bite track conditions, providing optimised traction and precision while also keeping the arms cleaner, preventing the build-up of debris. The stiffeners are available as separate sets for the front and rear of the buggy and they include mounting hardware.
View the rear arm stiffeners here
Schumacher have introduced the new Aerox droop gauge set for 1/10th scale touring cars. The set is a new universal way to take the confusion out of measuring droop across different chassis manufacturers. Droop is a measurement used to define the point at which the tyre leaves contact with the ground. It can be a very powerful tool to quickly change the behaviour of a car. Measuring droop to the axle centre is the most accurate way of doing so, as it eliminates any potential discrepancy in the symmetry of suspension components. This method is also the only correct way to quickly and easily compare droop across different cars, without the need to account for any differences in car design. Using the Aerox system is simple. Fasten the droop wheels on to one pair of axles. The chassis sits on the 10mm droop blocks. The droop gauge is used to measure to the lowest part of the droop wheel. The reading from the gauge is the distance from chassis underside to the centre of axle. Repeat for the other pair of axles. For easy storage and transportation, the M4 grub screw is inserted into the side of the droop gauge so that it protrudes equally out of both sides. This is then locked off with the M3 grub screw from the underside. The droop wheels then attach to the droop gauge via the M4 grub screw for safe storage. The tools are available as full set, as gauge blocks only and as gauge and disks set.
Ielasi Tuned have introduced their new 2115 TypeR exhaust set for the GP9 engine. The EFRA 2115 pipe was developed in cooperation with Hipex and Andrea Pirani and it utilises an O.S. Engines MR02 manifold for maximised performance when coupled with the new Ielasi Tuned GP9 engine. The chromed pipe comes with a polished shiny finish and it will be up for grabs very soon.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
WRC Racing have introduced a reinforced aluminium servo support for the STX.7 touring car. The part is machined of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it will increase the stiffness of the servo mount assembly, resulting in a more accurate steering action. The L-shaped brace comes gun metal anodised for looks and surface protection.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
Round 4 of the StickIt1Racing Stock Series was held at PDX Underground in Portland, Oregon this week. The event attracted nearly 40 entries and in 13.5T 4WD Buggy it was Sean Pham with the overall win from Jim Meyer in 2nd. John Copeland came in 3rd overall top round out the top 3.
Continue reading the report here
Coming from Usukani are new optional parts for the PDS series of drift cars. New to the range are plastic front upper arms for the PDS, 4-piece long or short carbon fibre rear arm side plate sets for the PDSR, a rubber bushing set for the suspension mount of the PDSR as well as long or short aluminium suspension mount ends for the PDS. All parts are made of high-quality material and they are available from now on.
Tamiya have announced the soon release of a CV-style centre driveshaft for the TC-01 on-road chassis. Made of high-quality steel the driveshaft replaces the standard cup and dogbone construction in favour of a more durable, reliable and efficient construction. In addition, the clip-type design allows for easy rebuilding. The driveshaft is usable for the front and rear of the car and it will become available in August.
