Yeah Racing have released this complete droop & ride-height setup system for 1/10th on road cars. The set comes complete with droop blocks, droop gauge & ride height gauge and comes in 3 different colours, blue, orange and purple. Droop can be measured from -4mm to 10mm while the ride height gauge has a range from 2mm to 7mm in 0.5mm increments.
Source: Yeah Racing []rcmart.com]
Xenon Racing have released details about their soon to be released VSS 1/12th scale front-end. Made to a very high quality it will be compatible with the Associated R5 and L4 and other direct drive pan cars. Available in regular or hard material Xenon are the first company to allow you to choose the kingpin angle for the front knuckle from 6 steps (0-5 degrees). Other features are its easily adjustable width using screws from the outside of the lower arm as well as a two part upper arm with turnbuckle adjustment. The bulkhead has been made from 7075 aluminum and will be available in blue or black while the king pin and hinge pin have been been made from coated titanium.
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Italian firm WRC have announced some new parts for the front of the F-One chassis. First up is a new threaded front king pin and nut which replaces the previous version which used a c-clip so the new version is easier to assemble and more reliable. Next up is a new front steering hub made from a combination of aluminium and carbon fibre, super high quality and lightweight. Next up continuing to focus on the front end are new high quality and lightweight aluminium wheel axles. Finally for the shock absorber are new 3 hole pistons for increased tuning options.
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Tamiya have released details on their upcoming Formula 1 release the TRF101. This pure competition chassis feature carbon throughout including for the front upper arms which are made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre. The car will utilize a vertically mounted steering servo while the side links of this pan car can be mounted in 3 different positions for multiple setup options. Available in late June.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
The team at Smokem Racing has released the latest version of their MX-series chassis, this time for the Xray T4 electric touring car. Like all Smokem Racing’s MX-series chassis, the 2.25mm thick Smokem T4MX features distinctive curved shoulders that enhance the flex characteristics of the chassis compared to the stock Xray design. As a result, the T4MX delivers superior chassis response during quick direction changes and turn-in, while maintaining excellent stability. The added flex also widens the tuning window in your T4, allowing your car to be easily dialed-in over a wider range of temperature and track conditions. And in response to racers’ feedback, the T4MX also incorporates an enlarged pinion gear access hole to make pinion changes a breeze.
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Having been shown CAD images of the new K8 1/8th scale chassis from KM Racing back in January, the 1/10th World Champions have shown off early photos of the car ahead of the World Championship warmup race later this month. The car is not finalised, with the aluminium remaining un-anodised for now but this is the car being assembled in Hong Kong by World Champions Fukuda & Vejrak and other team drivers ahead of some major testing.
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Capricorn have released this new big bore shock set for the Lab C02 1/10th 200mm chassis. The kit includes four complete shocks, with a set of springs and includes 6 shock holes piston as well as the new lower shock towers front and rear. The new shock set helps improve traction and also reduces the centre of gravity. Also new for the Lab C801 are these carbon plates for front steering blocks of the Lab C801 which help reduce the sensitivity of the car while maintaining the same level of steering.
Protoform is proud to release its rendition of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 for your 190mm r/c touring car. USGT Class racers, R/C drifters, and all-around car guys alike will love the powerful stance, exceptional detail and add-on rear wing with injection molded struts. This officially licensed product is produced in genuine .030 Lexan material and comes with protective overspray film, window masks, detailed decal sheet and hardware to mount the struts and wing.
View more images of the ZL1 here
