Serpent has released new optional front and rear Shockmount Flex sets for their 990 1:8 Onroad Chassis which allow for more flex. The traditional shock bracket is replaced by 2 separate mounts. Due to the use of the shims, the angle of the shocks can also be adjusted in smaller steps, allowing for an even better suited set-up. The two separate mounts can be connected to give more stiffness, especially on high traction tracks.
SMJ has released their latest .12 Kabuto Engine, the T12. The engine has been completely redesigned from the previous model, and features a DLC coated crankshaft with two tungsten weights, which contributes to increased torque at low and mid speeds. The new T12 engine also features an underhead with an O-ring to prevent dust from entering, and a large cooling head finished in a bold blue and black colour to meet the toughest race conditions. The Kabuto T12 is also available pre-broken in by “YURUGIX”, a pioneer of pre-broken-in engines that has earned the trust of top drivers.
MXLR has introduced SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive, an odourless and non-toxic to comply with worldwide racing associations rules. Tested and developed to be used on outdoor tracks with asphalt/tarmac/concrete surface. This tyre additive works well on both rubber and foam tires offering a great amount of grip and overall drive feeling. Developed, produced and filled in Germany, SideBite R-2 comes in a handy 95ml plastic bottle with integrated sponge applicator and sealing cap.
Source: MXLR [maexler.com]
Italy’s Marka Racing has released a Level Set-up Board system supporting setup boards up to 18mm thick. Consistenting of a level and four machined adjustable aluminium feet, you fix the feet to the four sides of the setup surface, place the spirit level in the centre and rotate the feet until the bubble is positioned in the centre. This ensures you have the perfect even surface on which to make set-up adjustments to your car.
Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]
Yokomo has just released details of their new SuperDrift SD2.0 1:10 drift chassis. The SD series of tuning drift cars, which can achieve various specifications by reconfiguring parts, has evolved into the latest version, SD2.0. While keeping the basic design of graphite double-deck chassis and gear-drive RWD, a thorough review of the weight balance and changes to the front Ackermann ratio have been made to further accentuate the latest RWD drift style.
Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has released a new series of oval body shells intended for 200mm Pan Car racing. Three body option are available, two Nascar, the Dega and Darlington, and one Pick-Up truck, the Bristol. The Dega and Darlington are produced in 0.75mm ‘Light’ version while Bristol is formed in standard 1mm version. The kit includes the rear wings, the fixing screws, decals of the headlights & grilles, and the masking for the windows.
Japanese RC Drift car manufacturer Rêve D has introduced a new R-tune spring specially tuned for RDX car kit, which uses the “SWO” material that has been proven in the R-tune series. By adopting a new “SWO” material and making it easier to induce initial subduction even at higher spring rates gives a strong kicking feeling and control performance are realised at a high level. The spring length is 23mm, which is the shortest length in the Rêve D product. By shortening the spring, it is possible to suppress the elongation of the suspension and apply the surface pressure to the tyre stably both front and rear. It can be used for both the front and rear, and the line-to-line contact structure, which is popular in the R-tune spring series, continues to be used. By swapping the top and bottom of the spring, it is possible to instantly adjust according to the road surface conditions and driving skill. There are 3 spring types in the lineup – soft, medium hard, hard, and Rêve D have an all-set that contains all three types in a special box.
Hong Kong’s 3Racing has published photos of the first build prototype of their upcoming new 1:10 M Chassis kit. The new 210mm wheelbase M Chassis gets its design brief from their Cero Touring Car and still features some 3D printed parts in the build. With no release date given for the new M-Chassis, which is set to be also offered in a FWD kit, they did hint that the final kit release is still some time way.
