New for the Infinity IF14 II, Creation Model have some new shims/spacers for fine tuning the car’s roll centre. Available in 3 different versions, the spacer sits between the lower suspension block and the chassis to adjust the roll centre. With a thickness of 0.2mm it’s possible to achieve a very finely adjust the car’s setup.
The LCG trend in the modified touring category has always been the racer’s priority and the new 5500mAh from Arrowmax claims to set the standard in today’s LiPo batteries technology providing competitive capacity, power and is light weight. At only 19.5mm high and weighing 247grams, this super LCG battery allows racers to maximise the car balance on track. The new Si-graphene technology construction offers improved efficiency, lower IR and battery cycle life and is highly recommended for today’s modified touring car category.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Based on the ultra-successful X12 platform, Xray presents the all-new X12. Incorporating the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in high-competition races around the world, and ready out-of-the-box to take you to the Winners’ Circle. The X12’21 is offered in two versions again this year, whether on low to medium-grip tracks which are typical in Europe, or on super-high grip tracks which are typical in the US, there is an X12 to fit each occasion. This completely new platform has 90% new components with the main focus on improvement of durability, stability and traction. A tweak free design, there is a new rear centre pivot mounting system, bulkheads, pod plates & redesigned front suspension.
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New for the Execute FM1S, Xpress have released this one piece top deck. Made from single piece of carbon fibre and connecting the front and rear of the car around the motor, the new design reduces chassis flex and increases corner speed at the expense of less stability.
Radtec have produced new size low friction white front and rear belts for the Infinity IF14-2. The Japanese-made and Radtec-branded belts will greatly improve the overall drivetrain efficiency due to offering a softer feel and lower friction than most standard black belts.
More Drag Racing motors, this time from Fantom Racing with the release of their Icon Torque V2 Pro Drag motor. How this motor differs from the previously available Icon motors is that this motor features their patented design stator that provides maximum torque while producing tons of RPM and eliminates the need for stator screws. A new sensor board design is also fitted for improved deviation accuracy & reliability. This 13.5T motor comes in Standard, Team and Works editions.
Source: Fantom [fantomracing.com]
Maclan Racing’s new DRK Drag motor is based on their successful V2 platform with various updates to improve overall performance specifically for drag racing. It is a pure drag race motor optimised to work with the DRK 160 ESC. All motors are 100% hand built in the USA and feature an all new 13mm DRK Ultra High Torque Rotor. Available in 4.5T and 3.5T they feature a precise aligned sensor gap for super accurate reading and is assembled using all aluminium screws.
HPI have announced this new edition RS4 Sport 3 BMW M3 E30 draped in the famous BMW Warsteiner livery and a tribute to the Schnitzer Motorsport machine piloted by Roberto Ravaglia to many years of success. Roberto is one of the most successful racing drivers of this era and winner of seven titles in four different championships and every detail of his World beating 1987 car has been replicated for this Warsteiner edition. Under the hood is the tried and tested, RS4 Sport 3 platform RC, fully tuneable and ready to race right out of the box.
