Another new item from Capricorn for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis is this rear body support kit. Installing the kit, which contains a carbon fibre extensions which mount to the rear hubs and have a bearing as the contact point with the body. allows better aerodynamic load by supporting the body in a uniform and constant manner.
Having released their first Atsushi Hara collaboration set-up system for 1:10 Touring Car 4-years ago, Yeah Racing has updated the ‘Momentum’ set. Made from 7075 Aluminium, the limited edition V2 set has a reduced footprint front camber plate to reduce the chance of hitting shock absorbers on modern day touring cars. The camber plate reads in half degree markings. Ball raced components ensure smooth operation and more accurate readings and the set comes in it own carry case.
Mini-Z option parts manufacturer PN Racing has introduced this V4 Enclosed Mod0.5 Ceramic Ball Diff Set. Dropping directly in the Stock Mini-Z Gearbox of the MR03/04, the new enclosed case reduces dust and particles from entering the diff internals resulting in less maintenance. The latest set now includes Machine Cut Delrin Limited Slip Mod0.5 Spur Gear which allow normal and limited slip diff action.
US competition bodyshell manufacturer SuperRad has announced their 3rd 1:10 Oval Truck body release with the new SR-23 SuperTRK10. Designed for rubber or foam truck classes, the SR-23 differs from SR-21 with a new hood design and more rounded fender shape for more corner rotation. Made from .029” polycarbonate, the oval truck body includes spoiler, decal sheet, and window masks.
Wanting for some time to create a tool that makes filling and bleeding Awesomatix dampers easier and more reliable, German brand Boom RC introduces its ‘Bubble Flow’ tool. The touring car manufacturer’s new damper is a technical improvement over the MMX, but clean filling without air bubbles has often been a test of patience so Boom RC came up with the solution to raise the damper on the cap side so the screws are completely surrounded by oil – and where there’s oil, there’s no room for air. The tool allows you to fully refill the damper after opening the cap, or simply bleed out air if bubbles have formed. By moving the damper arm up and down, you create targeted pull and push motions to pump out the remaining air from the damper.
With the 2025 EFRA European Championship for 1:8 GT coming up in Germany, Capricorn has released this new Hub Insert Kit for their LAB GT2 chassis. The 2025 Edition rear end modification is specifically intended for the Euros host Leipzig track. The new kit provides a lightening of the suspended masses of 24 grams per hub carrier, which guarantees greater rotation of the rear end in the various phases of the curve.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New from MXLR comes this M-FlexBumper for the Awesomatix A800 platform which is a weight optimised version of the German brands popular FlexBumper. The goal of the new ‘M-shape’ bumper was to offer a lighter version thas remains stable and strong enough. Coming in at 8.8 grams, more than 3g lighter than their standard FlexBumper version, it is only 3g. heavier than the kit foam bumper. The M-FlexBumper for the A800R/RR & A800FXR matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile. Also new is a Rear Body Support that prevents the deflection of lightweight body shells, especially at higher speeds, while also reducing the risk of cracking the wheel arches of the body shell. The result is an extended lifetime of your body shells combined with better performance on the track as the shell will stay in its original shape and produce more downforce. The MXLR Rear Body Support is made of high quality material which is very durable and offers excellent impact resistance. In the design process special care was taken regarding the A800R bulkhead design and the importance of “flex” in this area with Rear Body Support designed to have the least flex influence possible.
Expanding its fleet of P-GT3R body shells offerings, Italian company Bittydesign has released the Porsche GT3R styled body in 1:7 scale for the Arrma Felony. After first releasing the body in 1:10 190mm and then 1:12, the 1.5mm thick genuine polycarbonate Lexan 1:7 shell is the first ever on which everything included in the kit arrives already pre-cut: the body, the wing, the light buckets, the front aero flaps. With everything laser-cut this ensures a perfect finish.
