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January 18, 2022

Schumacher Icon F1 & Eclipse 4 V2 damper rod

New for the Schumacher Icon F1 and the Eclipse 4 is this V2 version of the damper rod. The V2 damper rod for the Icon F1 and Eclipse 4 has a much larger internal hole diameter which could simply be seen as a weight reduction over the V1 , however its primary purpose is to allow for easier filling with damping oil. A larger quantity of oil can be used, leading to a much longer lasting, consistent damping and therefore less frequent maintenance is required. The damping rate when freshly filled remains unchanged and damping setup’s will carry over from the v1 rod.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 13, 2022

Team Bomber lightweight 2mm offset spring retainer

From Team Bomber for the TB-AK12 series is this lightweight spring retainer with 2mm offset. With a standard spring retainer, if you extend the length of the pitching damper and increase the rebound stroke, the spring tension is stronger and it is impossible to reduce the height of the chassis centre part. However, installing this lightweight spring retainer with the 2mm offset increases the range of the spring tension adjustment, so it is possible to achieve the ideal height of the car without changing the type of spring.

Source: Team Bomber [teambomber.jp]

January 13, 2022

Shepherd Velox V8 Ackermann plate & bumper brace

Team Shepherd have introduced two new optional items for the Velox V8.2. The new 8mm Ackermann plate allows to fine tune the steering geometry even more. Under certain circumstances the 8mm plate gives more rotation and higher corner speed, especially in small and tight corners. The new front bumper stiffener is milled from high-quality carbon material and fits the Velox V8.2 as well as the the V8 and the E8 “4S”. Like the previous version it’s held in place with the screws of the front body mounts but it allows more flex at the front end which increases the steering slightly.

View the bumper brace here

January 11, 2022

Exotek Type A USGT race body

Exotek have introduced the Type A, their ‘retro’ new contender for the highly competitive USGT / GT classes. A true classic style body we all miss, born from the days of JGTC and Gran Turismo but updated to compete on todays race circuits. Designed with an aggressive splitter, muscular fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and large windshield for maximum traction on lower grip race tracks. The 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups and it is designed with ample tire clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tires. The large wing and rear trunk deck provides maximum downforce on lower grip tracks, while a specially shaped splitter provides steering while being durable thanks to the modified angles. Raised wing pedestals places the wing higher up into cleaner air. Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the body uses premium polycarbonate that is a proprietary custom produced polycarbonate only for Exotek that is much stronger and longer lasting than other similar thickness polycarbonate.

View more angles of the Type A here

January 10, 2022

Blaze Racing Battle Sword 2022 conversion

Blaze Racing have released some updated parts for their GT10 Battle Sword kit. After a long period of testing and racing with various prototype parts and different chassis configurations they came up with a significantly redesigned chassis and all new braces, decks, rear pod etc. First off the all new chassis offers much more forgiving and versatile handling due to more flex, reduced width, lower weight and accommodates the longer 65mm side links. They also came up with some design changes that make the car even more resistant to crashes without additional weight. Updated parts are now offered as a complete kit, an upgrade set for the previous Battle Sword and a conversion kit for any 1:10 CRC based 200mm kit as shown above. If you have a CRC 1:12 scale kit they also offer the necessary IRS rear axle and hubs.

View the IRS rear axle and hub set here

January 7, 2022

T-Works MTC2 graphite lower arms

New for the MTC2 from T-Works are a new set of front and rear graphite lower arms. The new arms sport an additional rib that makes the part stronger but also makes it stiffer. Sold as pairs, they are a direct replacement part.

View the rear arms here

January 6, 2022

STRC Drag Slash HD rear tower

STRC have introduced their new CNC machined aluminium heavy duty rear shock tower for the popular Traxxas Drag Slash. This HD shock tower anchors the rear of the Drag Slash by improving the strength of the rear upper shock mounting points and eliminating unwanted flex found in the stock plastic shock tower. Offering optional upper shock mounting locations, it also increases the weight in the rear for improved traction and adds great looks to your Drag Slash. Available now in anodised blue, gun metal, green, red and silver.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]

January 6, 2022

Arena X4 graphite rear body post holders

Arena RC have released their own graphite rear body post holders for the X4. Sold as a pair of left and right holders, they are machined from 3.0mm graphite and sport a modified shape which they say helps reduce deformation and improve stability.

Source: Arena [rcmarket.com.hk]