Available now from Reedy is the 7000mAh 3.7V competition LiPo battery pack for 1/12th stock and modified as well as World GT racers. The pack is built from the latest high-performance cells whose new chemical formulation makes for the highest capacity and voltage possible. The hardcase battery is designed to meet ROAR and BRCA specs, comes with 4mm tube type connectors, measures 93x47x18.5mm and weights 155g.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
Spec-R have extended their range of silicone differential fluids by three new weights. Available now are #5000, #7000 and #10000 variants all of which are ideal for both on-road and off-road cars with gear differentials. The fluids come in a transparent 60ml bottle that make for space-saving storable thanks to their triangular shape.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
New from Zen Racing come ride height shims for the R5 1/12th chassis. They offer the same fine steps as the rear shim sets, giving adjustment all the way down to 0.15 mm. The slots have been arranged at 90 degrees to each other allowing for rapid fitment in racing conditions and the shims come in sets of ten.
Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]
New from Team C Racing come 10-piece metric titanium screw kits for the use with a wide range of 1/10th and 1/8th chassis. They are made from high quality titanium material and are available as flat head M3x15, M3x8 and M3x6mm variant as well as button head M3x10 and M3x6mm screw. The material used increases durability and shreds some weight compared to conventional steel screws.
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According to tamiyablog.com Japanese manufacturer Tamiya is currently working on the follow-up model of the highly successful TRF417 platform. It is understood that the company’s next generation electric touring car will hit the light of the day at next month’s Tokyo Hobby Show. Unofficial information have it that the kit will feature a new main chassis, new servo mount and suspension arms, new anti-roll bars as well as completely new front, centre and rear bulkheads. The photo above unfortunately is not showing the forthcoming car but we bring you more information as we get it.
Source: Tamiya Blog [tamiyablog.com]
Reedy have a new 14.8V battery pack available in the form of the WolfPack 4S 4500mAh LiPo. Made with the basher and club level racer in mind the pack is build from 25C cells and offers a capacity of 4500mAh for long run times and exceptional performance. With dimensions of 139x47x35mm the battery fits nearly every car that can handle 4S brick-type hardcase packs and it comes pre-wired with a JST-XH balancer port and a genuine Deans Ultra Plug connector.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
Protoform today released a teaser image of an upcoming sports car body for the Vintage TransAm class. By the looks of things the body resembles a second generation Pontiac Firebird but we have no official confirmation yet. More details to follow soon.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Smokem Racing introduce this optional carbon fibre chassis for the Team Associated TC6 and TC6.1 touring car. Called the TC6MX the chassis offers additional flex, delivering more grip and a wider tuning window. This allows the driver to dial-in the car over a wider range of temperature and track conditions. The 2.25mm thick chassis features distinctive curved shoulders that enhances the flex characteristics of the chassis compared to the stock TC6 and TC6.1 designs. As a result, the TC6MX delivers unparalleled handling response during quick direction changes and turn-in, while maintaining maximum stability on corner exit.
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