Coming from Infinity are a new pit mat as well as self-adhesive balance weights. Starting with the pit mat, it is made of durable neoprene material with the back featuring a non-slip rubber layer. Its moderate thickness and weight makes for easy transportation while the 100x60cm dimensions are ideal for both indoor and outdoor pit spaces. A white and red Infinity logo makes the pit mat stand out.
New from Spektrum is the S6245 digital servo high speed and high torque servo. The latest generation of Spektrum surface servos provides with the performance needed for any 1/10th scale vehicle application. The S6245 takes the race winning S6240 servo and upgrades it with a sleek, all aluminium, black anodised finish. The low-profile design allows for space saving installation, making it the perfect servo for 1/10 racing buggies and trucks, bashers looking to upgrade their RTR vehicle, or for crawlers that need that extra speed and torque to push through demanding terrain.
View lists of the features and specifications here
Xray have introduced their new NT1 2021 1/10th scale nitro on-road kit. The next generation of the 2-time IFMAR World Championship winning platform is of an all-black design, doing away with the signature orange design of it predecessors, leaving only some shock parts and details in the company’s house colour. New for the 2021 version is also an updated 2-speed carrier that features a heatsink design for more consistent shifting while the new lightweight drive flange lowers the drivetrain’s rotational masses. Also in the drivetrain area a new brake disc adapter is about 25 percent lighter, again adding to an overall increased drivetrain performance. The kit will hit stores very soon.
Find the full presentation here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
ARC have released more details about their highly anticipated R12 mid-motor touring car. The company started the project with three main goals: to maximise the mechanical traction, to centralise the transmission, and lower the overall centre gravity. Following a lot of evaluation and track tests all over the works, the R12 will feature all-new suspension arms that are increased in length in order to improve overall traction and corner speeds while offering two different shock mounting positions. The matching suspension blocks are of a more narrow design to complement the long arms. The upper deck is now of a 2-piece design with independent flex adjustments front and rear while the all-new drivetrain pulley design provides a very centralised drivetrain for increased stability and handling. Also new is the 1-piece easy flex adjustment more mount with a lightweight motor bulkhead design. A new spur adapter ensures quick and easy main gear changes while the new chassis offers optimised flex with mounting positions for both the new long and the older short arm design. All-new low centre of gravity anti-roll bars, new bulkheads with an updated roll centre adjustment design and an all-new rear shock tower, that supports horizontal and vertical body post mounting rounds out the package. The R12 is set for a release around mid-May.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
LC Racing have released a first teaser image of their PTG 1/10th scale 4WD platform. The chassis is of a pretty conventional design that allows to use full-size LiPo batteries while the motor is located in the rear part of the chassis with the speed controller and servo in front. The shock absorbers seem to be of a high specification with threaded shock bodies while the chassis looks to be made of aluminium. We bring you more details on the project as they surface.
Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]
Coming from Shepherd and made for the Advanced Weight System of the Velox V8.2 and V10 is a new brass insert. The part is milled from high-quality raw material and adds 16g of weight compared to the standard aluminium variant, lowering the centre of gravity even more which is beneficial especially on high-grip tracks. The brass insert will become available very soon.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Following a first teaser video Tamiya have released more details on their forthcoming all-new TC-01 chassis that is decked out with a fantastic looking Formula E Gen2 body shell. The kit depicts the Gen2 car campaigned in the 2019/20 season of the Formula E championship, the pinnacle of full-scale electric track racing. The sleek body with cowled wheels is recreated in polycarbonate with the halo, mirrors and rear diffuser/bumper being separate moulded components. Decals are included to recreate the championship livery car. The kit is based on the all-new shaft-driven TC-01 4WD chassis and more details are expected to surface shortly. In the meantime you can enjoy some motion pictures courtesy of Tamiya‘s latest TC-01 teaser video. Update: In the meantime more TC-01 images became available, you can find them at the end of this feature after the break.
Following years of development KO Propo now present their new EX-LDT radio system featuring a revolutionary laydown trigger setup. The new Lay Down Trigger “LDT” system uses a digital angle sensor for the best feel with the trigger size and width being adjustable to accommodate different finger sizes. The new handle has a built-in balance charge port to recharge LiFE batteries in the base and a new larger grip handle to accommodate longer palms and new fulcrum point for the best ergonomics. The set includes new Drop Extension 2 using a digital angle sensor and a more robust mechanical rocker system for the best feel. Using digital angle sensor for steering and throttle offers a new linear and more direct feel and the Drop Extension 2 comes in the black lacquer finish. Other features include a KO’s US Patented K.I.Y. system for modular components, a 2.7inch LCD display for easy navigation and new steering and throttle angle sensors for precision and durability. A soft and linear steering spring is used as well as new functions added to the menu system. The quad signal output supports KO’s FHSS Normal, FHSS French mode system, Kyosho’s MHS Mini-Z Normal and French mode. The radio is finished off by a higher quality wrap utilising a carbon fibre water dip. The EX-LDT includes the new KR-415FH receiver that is compatible with the HCS operation.
