From ARC for the R12 comes these gear diff out-drives in steel. The new outdrive is made from spring steel and feature 2 different slots, meaning the new outdrive can fit both the bare CVD drive shafts or alternatively with the C-Cap blade. Sold as a pair.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
OS Engines have released their new OS Speed R21 Shimo Edition 2 onroad engine, a collaboration with top Japanese racer Takaaki Shimo. Visually the engine has received a very nice champagne colour to both the cooling head and venturi, while internally there has also been work done to the R21 engine. A new crankshaft design focuses on power delivery throughout the range while the 7 port liner has also received attention to optimise it for the new crankshaft. Sold as a combo set, it comes supplied with the EFRA2165 Tuned silencer set MR03 that includes the WC Exhaust manifold set.
Xray have released their GT8’22 1/8th scale nitro GT chassis. Featuring a longer wheelbase chassis with updated layout, with the front and rear suspension holders now mounted directly to the chassis with new GT specific geometry. Aluminium spacers raise the front and rear diff heights for better drivetrain alignment and the front and rear gear boxes sport cooling cut outs for the differentials. A new rear diffusor helps increase stability at high speed while the front upper bumper brace matches to the front gearbox opening for improved diff cooling with the front lower bumper providing clearance for the new suspension mounts. Front and rear suspension arms in a softer materials that on the previous GTX and the front C-hubs sport 6° caster for improved steering characteristics. A 3-slot steering Ackermann graphite plate allows for more initial steering and more overall steering angle for the GT category with hard rear uprights giving improved stability and the graphite rear upright extensions give increased corner speed. The front and rear shock towers are much lower with new shock positions and roll centre locations and aluminium lower shock mount extensions improve the corner seed and stability in corners.
View the complete detailed presentation of the GTX’22 here.
Fenix Racing have introduced their newest body for the 70 F1 series, the Ferrari T2 as raced in 1976 by Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni. The T2 is the car that Lauda drove when he suffered his infamous Nurburgring crash and made utterly famous by ‘Rush’, the movie. Perfect to race together with the McLaren M23 styled body, also made by Fenix. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits the Fenix F1-70 plus, the Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides other of course, and is available now.
View more images of the T2 here
Pro-Line is proud to bring the next generation of drag racing tires to the no-prep scene with the new Reaction+ HP Wide SC Belted tires. The Reaction+ is about 20% wider than the original Reaction HP tire for massively improved grip off the line, which can mean the difference between victory or defeat. Once you reach full throttle, you can have 100% confidence in the stability of this tire because it is belted with an extra wide belt that wraps further into the corners of the tire to prevent any expansion. The Reaction+ tire is so wide that it will not fit standard width SC wheels, so Pro-Line engineers developed a new Wide SC wheel specifically for use with the Reaction+ HP, the Showtime+ wide SC wheel. Just like the original, the Reaction+ is made from Pro-Line’s soft S3 compound, which is a proven winner taking the win and the top 4 spots at the 2021 King of the Streets drag race in Las Vegas.
Pro-Line have introduced a number of new body shells in their Tough-Color stone gray material. Added to the line-up is the timeless 1978 Chevy Malibu body specifically designed for the growing No-Prep SC Drag Racing scene, the 1972 Chevy C10 and their Early 50’s Chevy body, both for the Stampede and Granite. The Tough-Color polycarbonate is made from gray material so you never have to worry about paint peeling or chipping off. Realistic window stickers are also included.
View the two other stone gray shells here
Introducing the officially licensed VW Drag Bug body from Pro-Line. Designed from the ground up to mimic full-size bugs competing in drag races around the world, the Drag Bug features the iconic Bug body shape, rounded fender flares, rear engine detail and a large rear spoiler to get you down the track as straight as possible. To create the most scale look possible, the body is designed with a narrower track width than a traditional SC body. It is a direct fit on the AE DR10, requires extra body trimming to fit the Losi 22S No Prep Drag Car and your 2wd Slash will require some new parts to fit correctly.
View more images of the Drag Bug here
Contact RC Tyres have introduced the new A34 pre-glued rubber tire, especially designed for outdoor 1/10th Touring racing. The Contact A34 pre-glued tyre has been developed and tested by Schumacher’s highly experienced staff to provide excellent traction and wear rates for competition touring car racing. Built on a Schumacher Revlite 24mm wheel combined with a medium yellow insert, this is a well proven combination over many years. A wide working temperature from 10 to 30 deg celsius air temperature, they are glued using Schumacher’s in house automated gluing process which accurately controls the glue flow rate and quantity to ensure perfectly glued tyres every time.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
