April 6, 2011

Yokomo R12 & GT500 optional kingpin

Yokomo R12 & GT500 optional kingpin

Yokomo have released this optional kingpin for their 1/12th scale R12 and GT500 chassis’. The screw is now 1mm longer than the standard version which allows the user to adjust the car’s ride height more easily. Another difference is that you can now use a 1.5mm hex driver to install the kingpin more securely.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


March 31, 2011

GB Modelsport stainless steel screw sets

GB Modelsport stainless steel screw sets

GB Modelsport has introduced its own range of high grade, lightweight stainless steel screws and screw sets. Starting with the 213 piece screw set for THE Car by JQ Products, the range also includes over 30 different metric pan head, button head and countersunk screws, lock nuts and set screws, each packed in quantities of 10 in handy re-sealable bags. All of these products are manufactured from a high grade, strong but lightweight stainless steel with precision socket heads for long life, with screw threads that offer improved ‘grab’ and feel compared to most stock black oxide steel screws, and they are of course highly resistant to corrosion.

Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]


March 31, 2011

T.O.P. Sabre FD steering blocks

T.O.P. Sabre FD steering blocks

New from T.O.P. Racing for their Sabre FD chassis are these optional front steering blocks. Made from high quality aluminium, they are anodized red to match the rest of the car and add strength to this area of the car while also increasing precision by removing flex.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]


March 29, 2011

RB 2092 & 2668 high torque exhausts

RB 2092 & 2668 high torque exhausts

The RB R&D department together with input from their team drivers have developed two brand new on road exhaust pipes, the .21 EFRA legal #2092 and the .12 EFRA legal #2668. Both pipes provide a lot of torque to their respective engines and come polished with shifted pressurization, 3 springs and the new long life exhaust gasket. Both are also available as inline kits with the #2092 coming with a medium conical manifold while the #2668 coming with a short conical manifold.

View the 2668 pipe here


March 24, 2011

Team Titan R11 semi painted 1/8th bodies

Team Titan R11 semi painted 1/8th bodies

Team Titan have released 2 new semi painted versions of their R11 1/8th On-Road racing body. Coming in yellow/blue and pink/blue, the rear of the body remains clear to allow you to personalize it to your own taste. Made from high quality 0.9mm thick polycarbonate, it is supplied with a new type body stiffener which features two longer versions that can support the rear of the body better. EFRA Homologated (#31522).

View the other body here


March 22, 2011

Xray T3 upper bulkhead clamps

Xray T3 upper bulkhead clamps

For use on the Xray T3, these ultra-light, ultra-strong upper bulkhead clamps have been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and anodised orange. Roll-center positions provide a great range of adjustments for both front and rear suspension roll centers and bulkhead cavities permit 3 different mounting roll-center positions as well as roll-center height by adding/removing shims under the ball joint. Must be used with #302653 ball joints.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 22, 2011

WRC Racing F-One 1/10th scale chassis

WRC Racing F-One 1/10th scale chassis

Italian company WRC Racing have introduced their all new F-One 1/10th scale electric chassis. Made from high quality carbon fibre and 7075 aluminium, its your standard configuration for the class, which is largely dictated by the shape of the body shell. The car features a rear ball differential, while up front you can adjust the camber, caster, toe and ride height. A great looking body shell, front & rear wings, rear diffuser and racing wheels complete the look.

View some more images here