New from Vigor RC is this Aluminium Gear Differential Housing for the Yokomo MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Also suitable for the BD12, the housing is made from 7075 Aluminium and features a long lasting and low friction POM pulley. The aluminium housing provided a more smooth differential and makes for more stable gear diff oil temperature.
Following their very successful collaboration with legend of RC Masami Hirosaka and his father Masaaki on producing the limited edition MX-4 Forever buggy release, G-Force Hobby has announced that it is to venture into the world of RC Drifting with the multiple World Champion. The Japanese manufacturer has decided to launch ‘Hayate’ exclusively for drifting with Masami conducting all the testing and product development. G-Force say the aim of the RC Drift brand is to ensure no compromise in all aspects of “quality, performance, and price.” The first product in the Hayate range are wheels developed in combination with champion manufacturer Topline and Masami. The first release is 4 types with different hardness and colours with offsets of +6 and +8 respectively. Having been a team driver and brand ambassador for Yokomo for 30-years before leaving after the manufacturer in 2019 when it was sold by its founder Tomoaki Yokobori, the now 54-year-old record holding IFMAR World Champion appears to have developed a promising partnership with G-Force Hobby.
OfficinaRC has released it Aero-Bumper for the recently released Schumacher Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The Aero-Bumper project was born with the idea of not leaving unexplored the solution of using airflow to increase performance on scale models. It is no secret that in recent years aerodynamics has perhaps been the aspect that has most influenced motorsport in general. From this consideration, Aero-B was born – Bumpers designed to channel air onto the front end and increase steering control at medium and high speeds. In addition to the aerodynamic aspect, a lot of work has been done in the choice of materials to create it. The Aero-B is created using 3D printing with MSLA resin printing technology using a combination of ABS+TPU techno-polymers that give it good resilience with a lightweight.
Italian bodyshell producer Mon-Tech Racing has released a new 1:10 Touring Car bodyshell called the Julia. Extensive track testing has shown the Julia to excel in straight-line speed, a major advantage for Stock classes. Additionally, the Julia boasts excellent stability and cornering, meeting the demands of modern bodyshell design. Two versions are available: “Standard”, weighing approximately 80 grams, and “La Leggera” version, coming in at a lightweight of approximately 60 grams. The Julia is produced from high-quality polycarbonate and includes window masks, headlight decals, and all the screws and washers needed to secure the rear wing.
New from Schumacher is this Hexagon 3D Flex Bumper for it Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Weighing in at 10g, the new TPU bumper is primarily for the new Mi9, but will also fit the Mi7 and Mi8. It is designed to give a great fit for the popular Xtreme Twister/Speciale bodyshells. The bumper has a 10mm longer protrusion so gives a better fit for the modern method of forward mounted bodies. No more need for extra bumper foam. The flexible design provides great impact resistance too.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Infinity has released a ‘Wide Spec’ version of its World Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Onroad IF15-2 kit. The ‘Wide Spec’ gives you a 1:10 235mm category set-up allowing you to easily enjoy high performance. The front end features short shocks to accommodate the low nose of 1:10 235mm LeMan style bodyshells which generates powerful downforce. For the kit a front differential has been chosen to achieve even easier drivability. The rear is equipped with a linked rear body mount that transmits downforce directly to the hub.
New from aftermarket option parts manufacturer RC Maker is this Digital Caster Gauge Platform for the Schumacher Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. This allows you to use an existing digital angle gauge to read the caster on the recently released Mi9. If you have one in camber or caster form from the Awesomatix, you can simply remove the old plate and fasten this new plate onto the caster gauge! It slides on and locates onto the Mi9 with ease, no matter what steering arms you’re using. This allows you to check the caster with or without a setup station attached to the car.
Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]
Having made a big impression on the RC market over recent months, Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky has released an update to their popular Noble Pro Radio with the introduction of the Noble NB4 Pro+. Improvements with the Pro+ include median accuracy further improved by 20%. The potentiometer in the Pro+ has a smaller voltage fluctuation range, a smaller maximum deviation, and more stable voltage changes. The NB4 Pro+ features a 3.5-inch 320*480 IPS HB outdoor display screen which has been improved for 4-times more brightness. It presents bright colours and clear picture details, making the bright parts brighter and the dark parts more profound, presenting realistic and full images and layered details, easily meeting your outdoor display needs. Updates mean the Single-handle battery life has increased by 1 hour plus, the built-in battery of the NB4 Pro+ handle supporting “quick-detachment”. It comes with a large capacity 3450mAh high-quality 18650 battery as a standard configuration and a charging base, providing long endurance of more than 10 hours. Like the previous model the Pro+ has an innovative USB Type-C interface with two concealed functions. The optimised data interface uses USB Type-C interface for more stable connection. One interface for multiple functions – A dual-head Type-C data cable supports teaching interaction in coach mode, making it easy to pass on skills. Connecting a head tracking cable to the head tracking device enables the head tracking function, immersing you in a real-life experience of speed and excitement. The NB4 Pro+ has high-density competition grade handwheel sponge with ergonomic design and special surface treatment for a more delicate and comfortable handwheel grip, with more precise feedback.
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