Fresh from Creation Model for the Infinity IF18 is this new brass battery plate. Helping to concentrate the weight in the very centre of the chassis, while at the same time helping to increase the chassis rigidity for improved driving stability, this new part improves control on high-grip surfaces and helps mitigate traction roll.
View another image of the battery plate here
From ARC for their R12 touring car is this new optional flex adjustment plate allows racers to adjust rear chassis flex by adding or removing screws at the 6 available screw hole positions. Precision machined from brass the plate adds 16g towards the rear centre line of the chassis which enables further fine-tuning of the car’s handling characteristics through weight distribution.
View the flex adjustment plate here
Protoform are teasing the release of what looks like a Corvette C8 for the 1/12th scale market. No details are given with the post that the company shared on Facebook other than the inclusion of the Corvette logo, however the similarities to their previous 190mm C8 are striking and the inclusion of the GT12 decal on the side of the shell and the wheels hints to its intended use. Full details will become available soon.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
New from Creation Model for the IF15, come this pair of engine mounts specially designed to work with OS .12 engines. Compared to the standard kit blocks hey have been lowered and allow the engine crankcase to sit as close to the chassis as possible without touching, contributing to a lower centre of gravity, while the cooling fins on the side allows the engine to better dissipate heat and help prevent overheating during a race. Not to be used in combination with other brands of engine.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
New from RC Maker come these GeoCarbon adjustable HRP (Horizontal Rear Post) shock towers for the Xray T4’20 (standard and low -3mm) and Yokomo BD10. These face your rear body posts backwards, and feature 1.5mm staggered holes for body height and rake adjustment. This system lowers the centre of gravity and increases body stability and downforce transfer from the wing directly into your shocks and tires creating a more stable car with increased corner speed. Additionally they also have released a new GeoCarbon front shock tower for the Yokomo BD10 to match and look the part. Next up are there popular roll centre shim plates for the Awesomatix A800, but made from brass. These are a great way to add weight down low and shift it front to rear on your car when using Long Arms. They also make changing your roll centre easier than ever, simply loosen the screws, slide the plate out and the new plate in and re-tighten. These are available in a set of 4 (2 front & 2 rear), and in 4 of the most common roll centre settings of 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 2.8mm. Their set weights vary from 6g to 9g depending on the thickness you choose.
Coming soon from Roche for their Rapide P12 Evo, is this floating servo long chassis conversion kit. A direct replacement, the new aluminium chassis gives the car a 2mm longer wheelbase with the kit also including all the parts for the floating front servo mount.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Xpress have released this V2 shock set for use with their Execute XQ10 touring car and FT1 FWD touring car with the short shock conversion kit. These V2 shocks offer an extra 1.5mm of travel over the standard versions, which translates in to more mechanical grip on track.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
This forward servo mount by LCG Racing, included in the SFX conversion, is now available separately for the Xray T4 2020. It fits the standard car as well as the SFX conversion and increases the stiffness of the front of the chassis. By decreasing the flex in the front, the car is more direct on corner entry, can provide more corner speed and makes the car easier to handle in medium-high to high grip conditions. The lightweight design of the aluminium part retains its rigidity while the design of the carbon fibre upper plate aims to minimise weight further.
Source: LCG Racing [facebook.com]
