Arrowmax have released this new ECS Drive Shaft made from professional spring steel material for maximum durability. This newly designed ECS Drive Shaft is compatible with lots of current touring cars including the Tamiya TRF416 and 417, Hot Bodies Cyclone TC and the Xray T3.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Xceed have introduced their new 1/8th scale body shell, called the T-GT1. Developed in Japan according to the new IFMAR regulations for this class, it features neutral handling with lots of downforce and great stability thanks to the side dams. EFRA homologated (#31523), it is available in normal and light versions.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Having introduced their own line of high performance offroad engines, Xceed have today announced their line of onroad engine. Featuring the highest level of manufacturing quality, Swiss made bearings, superb metals they are available in .12 and .21 versions. The ZX-12 3P-DS4 is a 3 port turbo .12 engine with 6.5mm carburetor and lightweight cooling head, while the 3P-DS4 EM is also a 3 port turbo engine, but this Edoardo Modified version features a selected ABC set and aligned conrod, tear dropping work on the sleeve, a lightweight crankshaft with silicone and a lightweight cooling head. For 1/8th onroad the ZX-21 7P-DS4 is a 7 port turbo engine with a 9mm carburetor, split type lightweight cooling head with 3-finned combustion chamber. The ZX-21 7P-DS4 EM is the Edoardo Modified version of the same engine selected ABC set and aligned conrod, tear dropping work on the sleeve, a lightweight crankshaft with silicone and split type light cooling head with 3-finned combustion chamber. All engines can be purchased separately or as a Powerpack with polished inline tuned pipe-system.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Shepherd have released some details on their upcoming Velox V8 ‘Eleven’ 1/8th scale chassis with the latest upgrade containing some nice features to lift it to the next level. Receiving the most attention, the rear end features a completely new rear anti-roll bar mount to ensure the best performance possible. Fixed directly to the rear bulkheads it now means no more tension stress on the ball bearings of the gear shaft, plus the position is much lower for an improved center of gravity. Ball-bearings eliminate possible play which results in a much quicker response. A new one-piece upper wishbone bracket gives additional stability and easy access for maintenance and also the radio plate and its mount are quite different. The new aluminium mount features a completely new flex system with a sliding bar fixed by ball bearings. The updated radio plate will be mounted on the sliding bar for optimized flex and to fix the radio plate and drive without flex only two screws are needed, removing the necessity to have two different radio plates ready. The single piece electronic tray features a laid down gas servo as well as the possibility to use a receiver box. Fixed by only three screws, all the electronics can be quickly and easily removed for maintenance. We can expect pricing information at next month’s Toy Fair in Nuremberg and shipping is expected in March.
T.O.P. Racing have introduced this optional one-piece thrust bearing for their Photon touring car chassis. The M2.6x6mm bearing will also fit other touring cars that use M2.6mm diff screws. T.O.P. also gave us notice of a new optional gear differential from µ-Pro Racing Products that fits directly into the Sabre FD chassis.
View the Sabre FD gear diff here
DnM Tech have released this rear floating rack mount for the Mugen MRX-5. Said to offer smoother and more accurate movement of the rear body mount it also adds strength to the rear shock mount. Available in Mugen grey, silver and hard coated.
Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced this new spring steel wheel axle joint set for the Tamiya M03 and TT01. Made from Spring Steel which is harder than normal steel, it is designed to be used with the standard Tamiya universal shaft set. For the Tamiya FF03, they have produced a front axle set made from lightweight Delrin for enhanced durability over the standard part.
QTEQ have released their new T-bar sets for the Kyosho Mini-Z MM/LM 98mm wheelbase platform and 102mm platform. They feature fully adjustable tweak, fully adjustable roll rigidity and you are able to move fore and aft on a pivot with nearly friction-free movement. No need to remove the T-bar set from the Mini-Z MR-03 to adjust tweak and roll rigidity, plus it retains the setting when the T-bar set is dismounted from the chassis.
View the T-bar set mounted here
