We showed the first picture of the new .12 engine from RB products last week, called the R3, and today RB Products have updated their site with the full information from the new motor including internal pics and specs. We gave you the lowdown on the motor already so if you missed it you can check it out here or go to the RB product page here.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
K Factory have announced the release of their new range of mounted and trued sedan foam tires. Claiming to be unique in that they offer both good foam combined with strong, high quality wheels, these new tires are available in a range of shores from 35 to 45, and in a width of 30mm and 26mm. Another cool feature about these new tires is that they are supplied in a high tech looking, air tight, bag that keeps the tire freshness inside preventing them from drying out.
Source: K Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Japanese firm Potential have released, amongst other things, this new 1/12th scale Group C body shell called the Stealth. In development for several months this new shell is very near completion, with the first sales expected at the end of this month. Made using 0.6mm polycarbonate, this new shell promises more stability along with better overall grip and turning ability.
Source: Potential [8020.teacup.com/potential]
Stock touring may be a young class in Japan but is growing and the manufacturers are taking note. Following on from this weeks release of stock motors by Kyosho and Team Orion, comes this new 23T motor from Team Tectro. Meeting all class regulations as laid out by the JMRCA, this motor can easily handle the high power delivered by todays cells and thanks to a special coating the rotor can now withstand really high temperatures making it very durable. Available in 3 different versions.
Source: Powers International [powers-international.com]
Serpent have introduced the latest version of the Powerstart starter box, the follow up to their original pioneering compact starter box. Suitable for both conventional and in line engines, this new box features dual motors for great starting power and is perfect for all types of car, both circuit and buggy. The box’s adjustable positioning mounts mean you can make any car easily fit. Coming pre assembled, this new starter box features a composite casing and sports a small removable parts box, for spare plugs and clips, and a clip on the rear of the box to mount your glow plug starter. The Powerstart is supplied with a carrying case to protect it when being transported to and from the track and the bag also features a separate pocket for storing cables and other associated items. Expect to see it at the start of July.
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We briefly covered the multi-diff in our NT1 options round-up a few days ago, and at the time i thought it was just the same system as used in the front of the Serpent 720, and basically it is in that it allows you to run a oneway or, with the insertion of a steel pin, a solid front axle. What is unique about the multi-diff though is that is also allows you to run a solid one-way axle as well.
A lightweight machined steel hex-style locking axle can be inserted into both outdrives to lock them together and create a solid one-way, which means both outdrives turn freely together as a one-way (at the same time), thus creating a solid one-way off-power.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Central RC, the company that brought us the Mercedes CLK GT body shell and the very popular Central 1/8th Lola, have done it again with the introduction of this Nissan 33Z/350Z. Developed to be used in the Japanese 1/8th GT Championship, this car handles very well and has been tested by the Sahashi brothers during its development to improve aerodynamics and handling. Expect it to be released in the next few days.
Source: Central RC [centralrc.co.jp]
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We have managed to get our hands on the first information about the new, soon to be released, RB Products .12 touring car engine called the RB Concept R3. Rody Roem and the whole team at RB have been busy for many months working on this new motor and believe that it now reaches a new level of power while at the same time keeping the trademark drivability of the RB Concept line-up. This latest engine comes with a new bi-turbo crankshaft with a very aggressive timing, as used by the team drivers during the latest World Championship, and a new 3 port liner. The combustion chamber has been designed to decrease vibration and the fitting with the sleeve has also been improved. The R3 comes with a new lightened low profiled head to improve lower the overall center of gravity which aids the handling of your car. Expect to see this engine hit the shops in late June.
Source: RB Products [rbrpoducts.com]
