Contact have announced that their recently released LMP12 wheels are now available separately, unmounted. The available range of wheels includes the new hex fitting wheel for the Eclipse 4, front wheel as well as the standard 3 bolt rear wheel. The wheels are supplied pre-scratched for better glue adhesion.
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From OfficinaRC come more titanium goodness with the introduction of their line of UFS screws. Made of titanium with the best precision machines by experts Italian craftsmen these screws can count on a head thickness of only 0.9mm. Below the extremely thin head there’s a cylindrical shank of 1.4mm that allows a perfect centering without preventing tightening. Particularly suitable for top decks with 1.6mm thicknesses and shock tower. OfficinaRC ‘UFS’ Titanium are made in various sizes and available in kits for the most popular models. Ti-6Al4V is the most widely used titanium alloy in the motorsport and aerospace market and this alloy contains 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium, an excellent combination of toughness with extra resistance to corrosion. The UFS ‘Deep’ version has been specifically designed to be used in Awesomatix and Mugen steering blocks.
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New for the Infinity IF14-II is this HBP (Horizontal Body Post) mount set for mounting the body posts in a horizontal position at the rear end of the car. By mounting the rear body posts horizontally the centre of gravity around the rear of the car is lowered and the downforce of the body is transmitted more efficiently to the chassis, improving corner speed. When using the HBP mount it can be difficult to accurately position the rear body post holes in the bodyshell. By using their new rear body height fitter it is quick and easy to precisely position the body post holes at the desired body height.
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Icon RC present this new optional part for the new Mugen MTC2, a 10gram sliding weight. Designed to fit in the chassis plate of the car, it has the benefits of being able to adjust its position forward or backwards by simply loosening a single screw under the chassis. This can be used to quickly and easily adjust the balance of the car.
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For the Tamiya TC01, Yeah Racing have produced these aluminium steering knuckles. Fitting either the front or rear, they come in a stealthy anodised black to keep the chassis a uniform black color. Sold as a pair.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
From Takashima D-13 is this carbon adjustable top deck for the Yokomo YD-2SXIII. Supplied with a metal adapter to easily adjust the stiffness setting on the top-deck, it offers three choices for the customer. And if you turn around the metal adapter with the dot side down, it will provide 3 further hardness choices for a total of 6 flex settings.
Source: Takashima D-13
Mambos by JConcepts is the latest wide-body tire built specifically for RC Drag Racing. At the heart of this design is the 2.2 x 3.0” configuration but stretched out to create a larger contact patch. Forward traction is the name of the game and the goal of the larger area, in theory, gives a racer a slight advantage in the ‘hook and go’ department. One of the tricky aspects to drag racing rear tires is tire expansion and controlling this aspect of power and acceleration. The JConcepts design team thickened the entire carcass, added new inner sidewall ribbing on the inside and outside and then an industry first waffle inner weight reduction pattern. The waffle pattern accomplishes 2 things, weight reduction and provides some resistance to expansion to split some difference between a heavily restricted belted tire and a tire with no inner structure. Another exciting feature designed into the sidewall is the ability to add a beadlock style wheel such as the new Starfish wide beadlock wheel. The rear tire has an inspired look with a wide-body footprint so the driver can feel the straight-line forward stability with very light rolling resistance.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Drag racing continues its rise in the radio control scene and the street eliminator cars are hot commodities. As racers manage to successfully tune in for more performance, they also ask for more options. JConcepts have introduced a wide range of wheels starting with the Starfish Mambo beadlock. The 3-piece design pinches and holds the Mambos tire assembly together while providing one of the most scale looks on the circuit. The drag cars turn serious RPM’s, and the tires are under tremendous centrifugal force while in acceleration. The beadlock setup is constantly under stress to hold the assembly together. The Starfish beadlock wheel is a 5 spoke option delivered in time for the most hardcore street racers wanting to run the wider rear tire option. The inner ring structure with massive ribs fit inside the tire and provides the main base of the beadlock. The inner ring will seat into the radial openings on the tire located on the inside and outside near the bead. The wheels fit a vast number of vehicles for anyone looking to undertake a Street Eliminator project and accept a 12mm hex drive. Popular vehicles which use the Starfish Mambo wheels include, the Traxxas Slash, Bandit, Rustler as well as the popular line-up of Team Associated short course trucks and now, the purpose built DR10.
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