New from Italian onroad specialists Capricorn is the latest .21 engine exhaust from their ONE engine brand, the EFRA 2191. The new pipe, like the well known 2163R, works on any O.S. based engine and it enhances the top speed of your car. The power band has been moved towards the mid to high end of the rpm range resulting in a great option for long straight tracks.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New from Sworkz is this Lay Down Body Shell Post Conversion Kit for its S35-GT and S35-GT2 nitro and electric 1:8 GT chassis. The mounting of the body shell posts are in horizontal positions at the rear end of the car. The rear horizontal body posts give a lower centre of gravity around the rear of the car and better downforce is achieved more efficiently to the chassis. It is the best way to improve the cornering speed and you can also keep the standard rear posts by keeping the flat top area for the body height.
Source: Sworkz [sworkz.com]
New from Italian bodyshell producer Evo Race Factory is their latest 1:10 Formula 1 creation, the ER-23. The third F1 body design from from the Maranello based company, they have not given any specific details or handling characteristics about the lexan body but over its predecessor it features a lower front noise and larger more square side pods. The body should fit all popular brands of 1:10 formula chassis.
British manufacturer Schumacher has a new High Grip Track conversion kit for its popular Mi8 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The standard Mi8 has proved to be a safe and easy to drive car that generates plenty of grip, and is particularly competitive in lower grip conditions. The Mi8 high grip track (HGT) conversion features an alternative suspension geometry to free the car up in the corners and create more rotation. It also includes new shock mounts to lower the centre of gravity. This geometry was used by Michal Orlowski to reach the IFMAR World Championship A Final last year, and to recently win the ETS race in Daun. The conversion kit includes a new chassis, top decks, wishbones, shock towers, and required hardware.
View HGT Conversion kit parts list here
US RC accessories brand Avid Racing Concepts has released a new range of tested and certified silicone shock and diff oils. The pure silicone is laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity measurement of centistokes (CST). Coming in 75ml bottles each shock oil bottle is printed with the conversion of CST to both the AE and the TLR weight system.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Xray has released an optional ultra-lightweight 1st gear drive flange made from 7075 T6 aluminium for its NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. For serious racers looking for smart weight savings and optimized rotating weight, it has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability. It includes factory-pressed high-quality German 1-way bearing, hand-ground for maximum running precision. The 1-way bearing is non-replaceable once worn out, so it must be regularly serviced, cleaned, and oiled regularly with Xray recommend using its own One-way lube.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Capricorn has presented its new ONE .21 GT 2023 engine. Starting from the base of their already very successful engine, they have updated the latest version with a new Piston and Sleeve. As usual with their entire engine line, the GT 2023 has a hand tuned piston/sleeve and crankshaft. The result is an increase of performance keeping the fuel consumption in line with the mandatory 7 minutes. This engine is a limited edition production specially build for the upcoming 1:8 GT European and World Championship, the latter taking place in Sydney, Australia from October 08-15.
T-Works have released a number of aluminium option parts for Kyosho’s FW06 entry level 1:10 nitro touring car. The Center Drive Cup, Center Drive Shaft Set, Brake Shaft, Differential Cross Pins are all machined from 7075-T6 Aluminium and hard coat finished for durability and offer a weigh saving over the standard kit parts.
