As the M-Chassis class starts to get more competitive, Xpress have released new short shock towers that fit their range of Execute mini cars. A bolt on upgrade for the XM1, XM1S and FM1S, the front and rear carbon shock towers are made to work in conjunction with their V2 long travel short shock set.
For those Xray drivers that want to continue to use their RC Maker options on their T4’21, the Australian company has produced an updated Slimflex chassis and top deck. With the T4’21 seeing only some slight adjustments to the design, the chassis and top decks feature only minor adjustments from the T4’20. The 2.2mm thick chassis profile remains unchanged, however they have now been able to add additional holes to the rear of the chassis to enable the use of their ‘weight shift’ adjustable chassis weights. The topdeck has also undergone minor adjustments after feedback from their team drivers and have now added an additional brace in front of the spur gear to increase the rigidity in high traction and hot conditions to provide more corner speed. If running on low to medium grip, you may want to look at removing the brace for increase flex in the front. The top deck is available in both 1.6mm and 2.0mm versions.
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Speedzone have released a full line of drag racing motors. Available in 1.5T, 2.0T, 2.5T, 3.0T, 3.5T, 4.5T, 10.5T and 13.5T, there are tuned editions and rotor options also available. The motor features a lightweight CNC-machined Billet T6 aluminium can, high RPM precision bearings, high-temp high-purity copper stator wire and a low-resistance stator.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
New for their reference G12, Fenix Racing have released a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis and motor pod. With a focus on indoor races, and developed with the help of Mr. Kimihiko Yano and his team, the chassis sports a different cut-out compared with the carbon fibre version to improve the handling over carpet. Working with the chassis is the new motor pod, which also has a different shape when compared to carbon fibre one.
Team Shepherd have announced a new line of high quality 1/12th scale foam tyres. The new rim design provides increased traction due to a different flex characteristic. The front tyres are available in 30, 32, 35, 37 & 40 shore and the rear tyres in 25, 28, 30, 32 & 37 shore offering a wide range of possible combinations for different track conditions. Available now.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
ARC have teased their upcoming R8.3 1/8th competition on-road nitro chassis kit, set for release in January of 2021. Featuring an all new internal gear ratio, all new chassis, upper-deck and front-end bulkhead, the shock absorbers have also been redesigned for improved traction. New 2-speed shoes provide consistent and precise shifting and new steering blocks improve handling, especially in high traction. More details when we get them.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
Arrowmax have announced the release of this set of carbon fibre battery holders made specifically for all AM aluminium honey-comb chassis. Available in both variants, for normal and narrow batteries, the set includes all the required fasteners. The quick-release battery holders are sold separately.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
S-Workz have announced the upcoming release of their new S35 GT2 World Champion kit. The new arrival is the follow up to the car that Jorn Neumann used to win the GT Worlds last year in Miami. No concrete details released as of yet, but the new car promises to have more steering. We will publish the full information when we get it.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
