World Champion 1:12 manufacturer Roche has released a new Steel Rear Solid Axle for their Rapide P12 1:12 chassis and Rapide F1 1:10 chassis. The hollow steel axle improves drivability and offer more durability than the kit’s carbon axle.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Team Saxo has announced details the latest version of their 1:10 Formula kit, the new F1-180 V4. The car is improved over its predecessor with a number of key changes the first of which is it new narrower chassis which is better in race conditions especially in tight tracks. As well as a different design the chassis is also stiffer reducing wear rate but still allowing adequate flex. An improved Battery Securing system now uses O-ring rather than battery tape to hold the battery in position. The distances between axles has also been shortened on the V4 increasing stability in corners. For better and more precise adjustment of rear pod, two turnbuckles are used instead of single unit used on the V3.
Iconic Italian engine manufacturer Picco has introduced a new version of its flagship competition 1:8 Onroad engine, the Monza ‘Nine’. As reflected by the name, this new version features a 9-port cylinder with updated exhaust boost ports. The wider range of power improves your car handling with unmatched performance in all track conditions. The Monza Nine has more linear power for control in corners while still providing high end speed needed for high end competition.
Hasi Tuned, the engine tuning brand set-up by top international Swiss onroad racer Silvio Hächler, has released this Rear Back Plate for O.S. Engine V-FUEL Type. Their latest back plate creation, it is designed to increase mid to high range power and also increases fuel efficiency and quicker return to idling. The back plate can be used with on relevant offroad and onroad engines from O.S.
Source: Hasi Tuned [hasituned.eu]
Muchmore Racing has just released it latest competition motor the Fleta ZX V3. Featuring a new stator designed so that the motor can sustain performance even at extremely high temperatures, it also features a new FLOW-MAX3™ Aluminium cooling body design. This design exposes the stator core for maximum air cooling with holes in the front and rear end plates ensuring excellent heat dissipation. Another new addition to the V3 is the Aluminium Material Sensor Cable connector protector & Dual sensor position which helps reduce damage of connector. You can connect the sensor cable to a desired position by applying dual sensor position. The motors have Advance timing from 0 – 50 degree’s, Grade 5 ball bearings and newly designed Gold plated soldering tabs.
Team Titan has introduced a new range of lightweight pinions. The new lightweight hard coated 48dp pinions will initially be available from 37t to 40t with further sizes to follow. The new lightweight pinion range have the same quality as Titan’s Ultra Series pinion but at a reduced weight.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
Japan’s SMJ has added a new 1.9mm spring to its Stealth Line. The original 1.9 spring, that has been included in the Infinity 1:8 Onroad racing kit since the birth of the brand, has now been recreated as an SMJ Stealth Line spring with new material and precision. The smooth driving characteristics with minimal body roll are suited to 1:8 racer from beginner to expert.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Following the release of their ‘Bora’ 1:8 Onroad bodyshell last month, market newcomers Lens Bodies has released just released the ‘Bora’ wing. Made with polycarbonate in standard or light weight options, it is designed to perfectly fit on Bora 1:8 bodyshell. It is available as a stand alone wing or also as part of a kit which includes stiffeners for the body.
Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]
