has released this 2S Evo Radio Plate Kit for their LAB C04 EP, the electric version of the Italian manufacturer’s 1:10 nitro Touring Car chassis. This Radio Plate Kit is compatible with the Corsatec 7500 mAh battery with the modification kit allowing for longer run times then the usual shorty battery set-up.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Contact RC Tyres has introduced a new version of their popular T35 1:12 foam tyre. The new tyres are mounted on a stiffer rim which is more suitable for higher traction conditions. In addition to the new rim stiffness Contact has also reduced the diameter of the tyres to be more useable straight from the box. Less time on the tyre truing machine is a win win for the majority of 1:12 drivers with the tyres now coming sized 42.5mm rear and 41.5mm front.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 has created this Grease & Oil Collection Stand for the Core range from Japanese Touring Car manufacturer Axon. Made using a using Carbon plate + 3D print plate combination, the stand can hold 4 grease containers and two oil bottles to keep your pit table organised and stylish.
New from RC Maker as part of a series of new option parts for its SP-1F 1:10 FWD Electric Touring Car is this brass weight that adds an additional 33-grams to the front bumper weight. It can be used together with the round weights that go inside the bumper to add a total of 113-grams to the bumper. Two of these weights can also be stacked on top of each other for a total of 66-grams. If stacking, RC Maker suggest using some thin double sided tape to hold the two weights together. Made from brass the weight is completed with a black coating finish.
Senesi Motorsport, the brand of reigning EFRA 1:8 GT European Champion Natanaele Senesi, has released this Low Profile Shock Tower Kit for their signature S21 1:8 GT chassis. With the kit including low profile front and rear shock tower plus four low profile spring supports, the aim of the kit is to lower the shock position by -7mm in the front and -10mm in the rear. The result is not only a lower centre of gravity but also a more stable and direct car in high grip conditions. A direct replacement fit for the S21 GT and GTE, the kit can also be used on the Xray GTX8 and GTXE platforms.
Source: Senesi Motorport [senesimotorsport.com]
Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, has released this Bat-Safe for the charging & storage of LiPo batteries. LiPos can be dangerous and the Bat-Safe provides the safest experience whether it will be storing, transporting or most importantly charging. Highly recommending all LiPo batteries should be charged and stored in a Bat-Safe box and not a LiPo bag, Schumacher Racing are no longer selling LiPo Bags as they don’t believe they offer adequate LiPo fire protection. The Aerox Bat-Safe is a double-walled insulated steel box with a flame arrestor. Any battery within the specifications will not be a fire hazard if charged or stored inside it and in case of a fire, the smoke and soot is also filtered by the flame arrestor.
Hong Kong’s 3Racing has announced the upcoming release of what they are describing as their most advanced touring car chassis to date, the Aero Ultra-Ace 2.0 competition grade 1:10 electric touring car. Built on the highly capable cero ultra ace version 1 platform, their team drivers and customers across the world provided feedback to help them to refine Cero Ultra Ace even further for carpet racing and to create Cero Ultra Ace 2.0. They are confident with all the updates made that Cero Ultra Ace 2.0 will lower drivers laptimes even more versus the previous kit offering.
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Mikimodel continues with its release of option parts for Yokomo’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of this Low Centre Gravity Kit. With the kit they have managed to lower the front towers by approximately 4 mm and at the rear by 2mm. Compared to the standard measurements of the shock absorber rod length, it is necessary to shorten the stroke slightly but standard shock absorbers can easily be used. The Italian company said they noticed that the car reacts very very well to stress, the car becomes more stable and easier to drive, giving overall greater overall ease.
