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October 1, 2010

Xray T3’11 electric touring car

As teased some weeks ago, Xray have released the full details on the next evolution of their T3 platform, the T3’11. As expected the car is more of small step than a major change with the biggest changes being the new ultra narrow LiPo specific chassis plate, the new top deck and new centrally positioned dual steering system which sees the horn mounted steering servo saver positioned along the car’s centre line. Xray say that these small changes will help improve cornering and make the car easier to drive, especially in high traction conditions. The only other new items are the composite battery holders that prevent the pack from shifting during a crash and new low profile shock membranes for easier dampening adjustment.

View the complete information here

October 1, 2010

VIP Performance S100 235mm conversion

New from VIP Performance is the first in a new line of products specifically for the pan car market, this S100 235mm conversion set. Converting the standard 200mm World GT car to the wider format, the kit includes a 3mm carbon front plate that enables the front track width to be mounted wider. The other changes are at the rear of the car and include a lightweight wheel hub and wheel hub spaces as well as a D-Drive graphite axle to complete the conversion.

View the rear end here

October 1, 2010

Exotek Racing EXO104 conversion kit

Exotek Racing’s new EXO104 is a high performance, lightweight chassis conversion that gives the F104 the competitive edge thanks to the improved chassis work and floating rear pod. Using actual components from the World Champion Yokomo 1/12th, they have re-engineered the rear pod into a 5 link floating rear pod for superior rear traction and stability. The kit includes a VCS through shaft center oil shock to perform tweak free side dampening together with a carbon fibre 1 piece top deck to reduce tweak and allow just enough flex to maintain proper traction.

View more images of the chassis here

October 1, 2010

QTEQ Mini-Z front bumpers

Sticking with the Mini-Z theme, Japanese company QTEQ have released a number of new front bumpers for the Kyosho 1/28th scale cars. Made from clear grey polycarbonate, they are designed specifically for group C shells and help protect the front of the car while their design has minimum overhang to prevent any negative effect on the aerodynamic performance of the different shells. Available for the MR-02 Porsche 962, MR-02 Mazda 787, MR-02 Sauber C9, MR-03 Porsche 962,MR-03 Mazda 787 and the MR-03 Sauber C9.

Source: QTEQ [multiverse.jp]

October 1, 2010

PN Racing Mini-Z pan car body

PN Racing have released this Mini-Z lexan pan car body. Fitting on to 1/28th scale cars, this LeMans style shell offers good grip while helping improve top speeds too, plus i think it looks pretty cool.

View another image of the body here

September 29, 2010

T.O.P. Rebel 12 1/12th scale chassis

More new products from T.O.P. Racing with the introduction of their Rebel 12, 1/12th scale chassis. This new link car features and ultra open motor pod designed specifically for brushless motors with an axle tube to assure perfectly aligned pod bearings and a counter balanced rear hub allowing for smooth rotation. Up front there is easily adjustable 3-way reactive caster suspension, adjustable front arm droop and aluminium eccentric arm spacers for simple front width adjustment.

View the full features list here

September 29, 2010

Shepherd V10 one-piece steering servo mount

Shepherd have released this one-piece aluminium steering servo mount for the Velox V10. The prototype was succesfully used at the world championship in Houston earlier this year by Marc Rheinard and other team drivers. The blue-anodized CNC-machined servo mount is made of high quality 7075 T6 material to provide an optimized fastening of the steering servo. This results in a very precise control of the steering movement and improves the handling of the Velox V10. Long holes allow the use of different kinds of servo and the necessary fastening material is included.

View it mounted in the car here

September 29, 2010

T.O.P. Racing Sabre FD chassis

Having shown you the first CAD images from the new T.O.P. Sabre FD front wheel drive chassis back in February, the car is now ready and specs have been finalised. Using a gear driven front drive system, it features a super narrow 2.5mm thick chassis design and alloy bulkheads & motor mounts for improved heat dissipation. Other features include alloy threaded shock absorbers, alloy hex wheel hubs, a front ball differential and 3 step adjustable steering Ackermann.

View more details and images here