T.O.P. have released this alloy bearing carrier B set for their Rebel R-F01 & Formula 1 Car. The advantage of the alloy bearing carrier is for high speed racing. It improves heat dissipation from the bearings compared to the original plastic bearing carrier. The rigidity of the carrier also allows the elimination of the original adjuster tube for a lighter weight assembly.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
HB have released the TCXX, the car that Atsushi Hara used to TQ the recent IFMAR World Championships in The Netherlands. The TCXX features a battery position that is set inboard as much as possible, with the motor mount further to the left to help compensate for the light weight of today’s servos, receiver and speed controllers. The 2.5mm chassis is extra-narrow to prevent rubbing in tight corners and new carbon battery holders are included to hold the battery pack securely in place. The inner pivot blocks are a new split design to allow the chassis to flex much more than is possible with single-piece designs, giving you more grip and confidence in the corners and while under power, while the one-piece top deck ensures completely equal flex over the entire car.
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Pro-Line have released this 2012 Ford Focus ST Body for your Short Course Truck. Pro-Line is innovating once again and bringing new life to your SC truck by transforming your truck into a Rally Car. Rally racing is an extremely popular motorsport around the world and now you can make your truck look just like the real thing. The Ford Focus ST is a highly stylish body that also proved to be extremely competitive on the World Rally stage. PL have also released a range of body mounts for the Slash 4×4, 2wd and the SC10 to allow you to mount bodies such as the new rally shell. The Extended Body Mount kit includes a revolutionary screw on body mounting system for a strong and secure mount every time, doing away with the need for body clips.
Hiro Seiko have introduced this 1/10 scale optical setting board. Available in red or black, they made a bold decision to choose glass as the material for the board making it moisture & expansion resistant unlike the more common types on the market. In addition they have attached a special coloured material on the surface of the glass that can be easily cleaned. For reference the board features simple calibration lines.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Yokomo have released official images and details of their new BD7, which was run in the latter part of this year’s ETS in the lead up to the World championships in The Netherlands. Optimum weight balance has been achieved by moving the motor 9.5mm further inward, while the chassis features symmetrical construction for optimal chassis flex. Other new items include the floating steering servo mount and the split aluminium suspension mounts.
Zeppin racing have released this pair of gear differential outdrives for the Associated TC6.1 touring car. Made from spring steel they are similar in design but but much more durable than the standard lighter aluminium versions.
Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]
TOP Racing have released these alloy damper spring cups suitable for the shocks on the Photon EX, Sabre FD and Sabre FD Mini. The advantage of this new aluminium cup is its rigidity, making the shock spring the only source of tension holding the car’s suspension resulting in a more precise setup and road feel.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
Reedy introduce the 250mAh 6.6V LiFe RX battery that is perfect for use in 1S powered 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars that require a receiver battery. The battery sports dimensions of 34.5x21x11.5mm and its LiFe chemistry provides voltage similar to the ESC’s BEC voltage output, resulting in servos that run as intended in terms of speed, torque, and reliability. The battery features an integrated switch so that the car can be powered on and off conveniently. A separate non-switched charging jack means that the battery can remain plugged into the receiver during the charging process. The 250mAh capacity is good for a typical day’s worth of pan car racing.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
