Protoform have announced a small update to their World Championship winning P47-N 200mm line of body shells. On high-grip racing surfaces, the weight of 200mm touring car bodies is more crucial than ever and so the P47-N is now available in X-Lite weight to help lower the CG of your car. This results in better, more responsive handling, less traction roll and faster lap times.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Having teased this body shell earlier this month, Protoform have finally unveiled their Corvette C8 for 1/12th scale. This officially licensed body is perfectly suited for GT12 class racing with all the exceptional details of its 1:1 counterpart including aggressive cab forward design, striking front splitter and sculpted side doors and vents are captured using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology. The extensive decal sheet lets you deck out your C8 with Corvette branded windshield headers, number plates, “Jake” skulls and USA flags. The C8 fits any 1:12 pan car or GT12 specific chassis and is formed from high-quality lightweight polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film. It also includes an add-on rear wing with multiple trim heights for aero adjustability, wing mounting hardware and window masks.
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Arrowmax introduce their new ball-bearing ‘BB’ DJC driveshafts. The double jointed driveshaft provides high performance characteristics over standard blade-type driveshafts. Featuring ball-bearings in the drive cups, the pin slides in perfectly to reduce free-play and thus increases longevity. The reduced friction also helps to increase acceleration and cornering speed. Available for the Xray T4 (52mm & 53mm), the Yokomo BD10 and Serpent X20 they come in a set and drive cups will be included.
Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced the follow up to their ubiquitous Twister touring car shell, the Twister Speciale. Developed using the most advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics software to analyse flows and vortex generations, several iterations and a massive track test session lead to an optimal balance, extremely high downforce level and improved aerodynamic efficiency. This resulting body shell gives more corner speed, more rotation along with more top speed.
View more images of the body here
New from Creation Model for their Infinity IF14-II comes this new set of USP shock pistons. Precision machined, they come in a set of 4, with 3 x 1.1mm holes, while this piston’s outer diameter is the same as the kit standard piston.
T-Works have introduced these set of 4 damper extenders for the Tamiya TC-01 shock absorbers. Made from high quality aluminium and black anodised, they sport the T-Works logo, and are a direct replacement for the kit plastic versions.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Having released the Hyper body for 190mm touring class about a year ago, Bittydesign are now pleased to present the little sister for the 1/10 M-chassis division called the Hyper-M. Having completely redesigned the project in order to fit the body perfectly on the M-chassis’ 210-225mm wheelbase it was created with the intention to offer a high performance product with a look that replicates the shape of a true sport car. Sold clear, it is made with high quality polycarbonate with protective film, it comes with wing hardware, windows mask and a very high quality and pre-cut decal sheet.
View more images of the Hyper-M here
Tamiya have introduced their latest version of the Raikiri GT, using the updated for 2020 TG10-Mk.2 FZ chassis. An evolution of the previous chassis, the new car sports a full carbon fibre top deck as well as 3mm thick aluminium chassis plate. Double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension is standard with updated CVA oil dampers with an optimised shaft length. The included Tamiya FS-12FZ engine is equipped with a lightweight flywheel and a thin TM-8 muffler as standard and utilises a 2-speed gearbox. The body of course is the real star of this release, based on the styling of the NSX GT, the Raikiri GT remains unchanged from its predecessor.
