Another update from Rebellion RC as they announce the V2 version of their Serpent SF4 swing-arm set. The new V2 carbon parts have extra holes to mount the steering limiters (not included) from the Xray X1 to prevent the steering knuckle from turning over to the inside. The sets are available in +2.5mm, +0mm (SF4 Std), -2.5mm, -5mm and -7.5 (SF3 Std) offsets and come with the lower arm and top plate.
New from Yokomo for their YD-2SXIII is this upper deck set for the S series. Included is a 2.5mm thick matte graphite upper deck along with black anodised aluminium parts for connecting to the front bulkhead and rear gearbox. Only compatible with the aluminium slide rack steering spec car, it comes supplied with all the required fasteners.
View the mounted upper deck here
Axon in Japan have produced these new wheel hub axles for the BD10, T4’20 & TRF420. Designed to dramatically improve traction, they do so on all 4 wheels by integrating the wheel hub with the car’s own axle shaft to create a direct connection from the drive shaft to the tires. Having the wheel hub axle now run on the bearings requires that the bearings of the front knuckle and rear hub be changed from a 1050 to 1060. The new bearing size, along with the smaller gap between the bearings due to the use of a smaller spacer between, further reduces rolling resistance as well as load on the bearings.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Xray continue to tease new kits for the 2021 season with the latest being next year‘s variant of their World Championship winning X12 1/12th scale platform. As the image suggests, we can expect this to be an all new platform, however what changes there will be remains to be seen. Complete information, specifications and features should become available soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Rebellion RC have introduced an updated version of their Crossflex chassis for the Xray T4’20. New on the V2 aluminium chassis is that all the holes for short arms have been removed which leads to a narrower rear end which in turn improves on power behaviour due to less chassis/ground contact.
Source: RC-Carbonstore [rc-carbonstore.com]
Having previously shown you prototype photos of Awesomatix’ radical new A12 1/12th scale chassis, today the Russian company have released final details & photos of their soon to be available car. The first thing you notice about the A12 is simply how low it sits. A low centre of gravity is a critical element in racing performance for any class, and this is further exemplified by the A12 pan car on an entirely new level. Much like the Awesomatix A800MMX touring car, the A12 far surpasses all existing 12th scales by providing a much lower centre of gravity.
View more details & images of the A12 here
OfficinaRC’s new series of tungsten copper screws are designed for those looking to bring the weight distribution and centre of gravity of their car to the next level. These countersunk head screws come in three sizes, 3x5mm, 3x6mm and 3x8mm, and enable you to add a large amount of weight at any point in the car in the lowest possible point under the chassis. Sold in packs of 4, due to the nature of the material they require care not to damage the head when fastening them.
View the different size screws here
T-Works continue to give the Tamiya TC-01 plenty of attention, today releasing this set of suspension mount adjustment spacers. Also suitable for the M07 chassis, they feature a U-shaped design meaning that you only need to slightly loosen the suspension mount screw to insert or remove the spacer. Sold as a pack of 8 pieces.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
