Italy’s Capricorn RC has released two new option parks for its LAB GT2 GP 1:8 GT Chassis. Offering greater set-up options, they have release a hard version of the lower rear suspension arms which a cut from 5mm carbon fibre. Another new part is a front bumper stiffener, machined from aluminium. With an anodised finish in Capricorn’s distinctive trademark red colouring, the stiffener makes the front end much more resistant to any impacts.
Germany’s MXLR has released a version of its FlexBumper and a Front Body Support for Tamiya’s TRF421 competition level 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash. The MXLR FlexBumper for the TRF421 matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile! Also the front body post adjustment of the TRF421 is fully in function with their design, the bumper can slide back and forth depending on the used body post position. A direct replacement for the kit foam, the lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range. There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality.
World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions. The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set.
1:12 Specialist manufacturer Roche has introduced an updated main chassis for their P12V pancar. The new 7075 aluminium main chassis has a reduced material front section meaning less front weight and a reduce area that can touch the track surface. This changes gives improvement with the car’s steering response especially on high grip conditions.
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Specialist 1:28 manufacturer RC Atomic has released its long awaited new BZ5 1:28 Belt Drive 4WD Competition Chassis. Always aiming to provide racers with top level competition chassis they have been working hard following the BZ3 release in 2019. After years of experience with that car and listening to racers opinion around the world they have now fully re-designed their winning belt drive 4WD chassis and introduced the new BZ5 which gets all new bulkheads and motor mount, longer front Arms and new knuckles which give increased stability as well as more mid corner steering.
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New from T-Works is this Multi-function Bag complete with 10 Hardware Storage Boxes. The bag features double protection with Oxford cloth and waterproof lamination ensuring that tools and parts are properly protected in all environments. Built-in zipper pocket with removable compartment design you can adjust freely the layout according to your needs. Measuring 17.7×10.2×2.6cm, the transparent 15 compartment Hardware Storage Boxes allow you to quickly identify and access your parts providing you with a neat and organised parts management solution. On removal of storage boxes you have the option to adjust bag compartment space for tool and accessory storage.
Sweep Racing has released a new 1:10 spoke wheel that is officially licensed by famous Japanese car wheel manufacturer WORK. The new WORK Emotion wheels have zero offset as current dish wheels and are made of strong material for FWD or 1:10 Touring Car racing use. The wheels are available in white and black colour options.
Ielasi Tuned concludes it 2024 engine releases with the new GP9R24 .21 Onroad engine. Compared to their previous flagship GP9R23WC engine the the new GP9R24 engine get an exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston which allows the Italian engine tuners to have a tighter piston/cylinder coupling than the WC allows it to maintain better compression even when hot. The GP9R24 will be released with the new “R” reinforced connecting rod, crank with different timing and balancing to attenuate internal vibrations, new engine backplate and inner head with revised configuration and cooling head with the new 2024 graphics.
