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February 11, 2021

RC Maker A12 LCG weights & bumper brace

For the Awesomatix A12, RC Maker have produced some LCG weights and a GeoCarbon Bumper brace. The GeoCarbon bumper mount is made from 2mm carbon and helps secure the bumper firmly with the supplied plastic supports. This provides a nice platform for the body to sit on, as well as supporting the bumper at the same time. In terms of weights, there is a brass LCG Front Weight (10g) that replaces the AM1206 for increased weight at the front of the car. This makes the car less responsive and easier to drive. There are also brass LCG rear weights (6.5g ea) that attach to the rear of the chassis and increase the unsprung weight at the rear of the car. This increases the cars rotation, particularly handy for very tight tracks.

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February 10, 2021

Contact LMP12 unmounted wheels

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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February 10, 2021

OfficinaRC UFS Titanium screws

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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February 9, 2021

Infinity IF14-II HBP mount set

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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February 9, 2021

Icon RC MTC2 10gram sliding weight

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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February 8, 2021

Yeah Racing TC01 aluminium steering knuckles

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]

February 5, 2021

Takashima D-13 SX3 adjustable top deck

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

February 5, 2021

JConcepts Mambos Drag racing rear tire

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]