Hudy introduce the Carpet Gripper tyre additive for rubber and foam tyre racing. Coming in a handy 65ml bottle with integrated applicator foam the additive makes for maximum traction on carpet tracks while keeping the car stable and easy to drive at the same time.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Italian company Bittydesign soon have two new 190mm touring car body shells available. Both the Nardò and the MC10 are designed to meet the Global Body Spec rules and give a different on-track feeling to match with the requirements of both club racers and pro-level drivers. More information about the bodies will become available when they hit the stores in November.
Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]
Italian company Capricorn introduce the new LAB-TE02 electric touring car kit. The car is based on a new 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis plate, features an adjustable flex system for the top deck and comes with a redesigned motor mount for added torsional flexibility. Also new are low profile shock absorber with corresponding shock towers, an Ackermann steering plate with 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 inserts as well as new split inner suspension mounts that further assist with traction when needed. The kit is rounded out by a new servo mount and lightweight aluminium ball studs. Taken over from the standard kit are dual joint front drive shafts and the lightweight Kevlar differential and layshaft pulleys. The TE02 kit will hit the stores in November.
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New from Solaris come two rubber tyre additives in the form of Magic Formula A and B. Starting with Magic Formula A, the tyre sauce contains ingredients that are activated by heat making it ideal for medium to high track temperatures and medium to high grip conditions. Using the additive improves traction over a long period of time and it also acts as a tyre conditioner as it prolongs the life time of the rubber and prevents surface graining. Designed for lower track temperatures and indoor asphalt and carpet racing is Magic Formula B. Sharing some of the characteristics of the “A” additive, “B” is better suited for lower temperatures. It also is easier to work with and gives more initial grip. Both chemicals are very economical to use as it needs only 2 to 4 drops per tyre to prepare the rubber.
Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]
Yeah Racing now have this ball cup remover tool available. It is CNC-machined form aluminium and works with most ball cups from 4mm up to 6mm. The fork design makes separating the ball end and cup easy while it limits stress on both parts at the same time for a long life and virtually no damage on the parts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
German Power HD distributors RMV introduce three new high voltage digital servos in the form of the Storm 4, Storm 5 and the D-18HV. Starting with the Storm series, both the Storm 4 (0.085s/25kg-cm) and the Storm 5 (0.066s/18kg-cm) feature hardened aluminium cases, splash water protection via O-ring seals, aluminium and titanium gears as well as brushless motors. Both sport standard dimensions, are 7.4V compatible and ideal for 1/8 scale cars, buggies and trucks. Also new is the D-18HV (0.10s/18kg-cm) servo, like the Storm series it sports a hardened aluminium case and splash water protection. The motor is a coreless variant and the gears are made from aluminium and steel.
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Japanese company Team Muso introduce the World GT conversion kit for the Yokomo R12 and R12C3 1/12th scale pan car. Included in the kit are all necessary parts to convert the R12 into a 200mm wide WGT as are a new long wheelbase chassis, carbon front bumper, upper and lower brace, brace mount, chassis brace, battery support, battery posts, front suspension spacers, rear bulkhead spacer, aluminium wheel hubs and hardware. Not included are wheels, tyres, the body or electronics. According to Team Muso th kit also works with Yokomo’s GT500 line of club racing cars.
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CSO introduce the Super-V2 chassis conversion kit for the Xray T4 platform. The kit contains a new ‘flexible’ carbon fibre main chassis and upper deck, a new motor mount with three slots for motor fastening, a new centred upper deck brace and a new layshaft mount that now is detached from the upper deck for improved flex characteristics. Included in the set is also a set of aluminium belt pulleys, a carbon fan mount brace, and new aluminium steering posts, a steering post brace and a connecting top deck post. It is understood that the set fits all pre-2014 T4 cars.
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