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.
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CRC have released their 3.0 generation oval cars which are all new and do not use much of anything from the 2.0’s other than the front end. The biggest differences that make these cars superior to the old ones are the center pivot, rear pod, and even the chassis plate itself. The center pivot is now offset left on both cars to improve drive-off without jacking a bunch of wedge in the car. This allows the car to have a heavier left front tire which helps the car get into the corner and roll the center without being too free off the corner. The chassis’ have gone on an extreme diet. They have removed an incredible amount of right side weight and filled in all of the old NiMh cell slots to increase left side weight. Overall, the chassis are smaller and lighter, but have increased left side weight percentage.
3 Racing have announced their new Sakura XI Sport, which replaces their previously successful entry level touring car, the Sakura Zero S. The new Sakura XI Sport combines features from their race level Sakura XI and the soon to be releases all new Sakura Ultimate race platform, all while keeping it at a reasonable price.
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Orcan’s new OA1911 pipe has been developed especially for mid-sized tracks and offers extremely high torque coupled with linear power delivery through the entire range in combination with low fuel consumption. The new OA1911 pipe comes with a short conical manifold and all mounting accessories and is the perfect addition to the OA1910Plus and OA1915 pipe family. It delivers a huge amount of torque for a linear performance, making it ideally suited to mid-sized race tracks. Orcan also have numerous optional manifolds which can be ordered separately like the OA1911M for superior acceleration, the OA1911C for lower fuel consumption and the OA1911S for more mid-range and high-end torque and a higher top speed.
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