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April 27, 2023

Capricorn RC Bicompound 2 speed shaft

Capricorn RC has released a new Bicompound 2 Speed shaft made up of both steel and ergal. The new shaft is available for 1:8 in different versions, 8mm gearbox and 6mm gearbox from the successful 1:10 C04 platform, and fits on the 1:8 804 chassis but is also available for the C04 1:10 nitro car kit. Being 85% lighter, the advantages of the bicompound shaft are more acceleration, more top speed, better fuel economy and the transmission runs more free.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

April 27, 2023

Awesomatix A800R New Parts

Awesomatix has released a number of new parts for their A800R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. New ST05-R Damper Rods add “friction type” damping into the suspension operation. ST05-R slides along ST102 with noticeable friction at suspension travel. Friction damping feature more compression of suspension = more damping, even at low speed of suspension. Oil damping feature more speed of suspension travel = more damping. Small damping at low speed of suspension. With ST05-R the car rolls and dives slower and responds to the steering input faster. A800R damper settings which were good with ST205 rods, should be 10…25% softer when using ST05-R. Also new are the AT143 ARB Stiffeners which increases stiffness of the anti-roll bar up to one step. +1 step stiffness increasing means that 1.0 mm bar acts like 1.1 mm bar, 1.1 mm bar acts like 1.2 mm bar, 1.2 mm bar acts like 1.3 mm bar and 1.3 mm bar acts like 1.4 mm bar. 1/2 and 1/4 steps of increasing are possible to set.

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April 26, 2023

OfficinaRC introduce Aero-B aero bumpers

Best known for their high precision screws, OfficinaRC has introduced the Aero-B range of aero bumpers for electric touring car. The Aero-Bumper project was born with the idea of not leaving unexplored the solution of using airflow to increase performance on scale models. It is no secret that in recent years aerodynamics has perhaps been the aspect that has most influenced motorsport in general. From this consideration, Aero-B was born – Bumpers designed to channel air onto the front end and increase steering control at medium and high speeds. In addition to the aerodynamic aspect, a lot of work has been done in the choice of materials to create it. In fact, Aero-B is created using 3D printing with MSLA resin printing technology using a combination of ABS+TPU techno-polymers that give it good resilience with a lightweight. As always for OfficinaRC products, the design of these products makes the model’s look even more appealing. The Aero-B bumpers are available for Awesomatix’ A800R (7.3g), A800MMX (6.7g) and A800FX (6.7g) and the Xray X4 and X4F (6.2g). This product is aimed at those who are looking for performance in detail, not just pure resistance.

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April 26, 2023

Infinity Ultra High Speed Fuel Gun

Creation Model has released this Infinity Ultra High Speed Fuel Gun which features a faster fuel release than any of its predecessors. Two options of the fuel gun are available, the traditional gun type and a side-trigger type with intuitive, straight-forward access to the fuel tank. Several mechanics used this Ultra High Speed Fuel Gun at the 2022 1:10 Nitro Touring World Championships in Bangkok, helping Naoto Matsukura get the TQ and Tadahiko Sahashi the overall World Championship.

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April 26, 2023

AGFRC Mini Z Gyro V3.5

In a series of new product releases, servo manufacturer AGFRC has introduced a new 3.5 version gyro intended for the Mini-Z. This premium product features a fully CNC aluminium case offering both fast cooling and great protection. Just 21 x 15 x 8.8mm in size and weighing 4 grams the V3.5 offers a better user experience. It has added extra features that it can support PWM follow mode and has great compatibility with auto adaptive for analog and digital servo. Supporting most of the popular control system it is perfect for most devices on the market. It is almost ready to run as you can also do adjustment of EPA or Gain mode to suit your cars. To match your Mini Z, the GY04M-V3.5 is available black, red or purple.

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April 26, 2023

KO Propo EX-NEXT Black Special Edition

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has announced the upcoming released of a ‘Black Special’ Edition of their top of the range EX-Next transmitter. Special features of special edition include luxury pearl black paint. Instead of simple solid black paint, it is painted in black with pearl. The matt texture giving it a luxurious feel. The pearl black paint is also on the stand, the painted areas being the master unit and the standard grip stand. The final touch is a newly designed aluminium steering wheel which is of an all new design.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

April 26, 2023

Axon 3mm Turnbuckles & Wing Brace

Japan’s Axon has announced the release of two new items, the Fusion 3mm aluminium turnbuckles and aluminium wing brace. Directly affecting the movement of a car’s suspension and steering feel, the Fusion turnbuckle is a luxury finished product for all uses which is heat treated and provides a marked difference to the feel of your set-up. With the 3mm a popular choice, it comes in 20, 26, 28 snd 39mm lengths. The black finished wing braces provide extensive rear downforce across all low-speed zones. Enlarging the fixed area of the rear wing provides optimal rear down force which is a must for high speed touring cars in recent years.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

April 25, 2023

Zoo Racing GOAT Touring Car body

Germany’s RC-KleinKram has announced that its Zoo Racing brand has a new high performance 190mm touring car body shell, the GOAT. Developed from the experience from the super successful Dogsbollox body it is a more compact and shorter design to generate more rotating for a more fluent driving. Key areas, like the new, shorter nose and hood design are optimised and also the rear section is more compact and much lower to make cornering faster and have a stable rear at the same time. The new and more pronounced rear spoiler generates more downforce, and gives the car more stability when exiting corners. The more homogeneous airflow behind the roof reduces drag and turbulences. New inverted fin design on the trunk reduces turbulences and increases static stability at the rear section and results a better approach flow to the new curved designed rear wing. The rear wing design is curved according the body lines and has a stepped design to improve stability. The result is less flex and more downforce on high speeds. Handling of the GOAT body is less aggressive, than the Wolverine and rotates better than the Dogsbollox and produces a well balanced side bite. Perfect for tracks with low to medium grip and modified racing.

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