July 17, 2020

Capricorn LAB C04 rear lower arm extension kit

Coming from Capricorn and made for their C04 platform are carbon shock extensions that mount directly to the rear wishbones. The parts are designed to work in addition with the new rear eccentric system. The lower shock position can now be moved more inboard or more outboard, depending on the eccentric position, ensuring a wider range of setup possibilities. The kit includes the lower arms, carbon fibre extension as well as mounting hardware.

View the attached extension here


July 17, 2020

Awesomatix A12 1/12th scale pan car – Coming in 2020

Awesomatix have released another teaser image of their forthcoming new A12 1/12th scale pan car that is set for a release this year. First prototypes made public appearances at the IFMAR Worlds in the UK this January with the company having used the recent months to finalise the design of their first-ever 1/12th scale on-road kit. Official details on the kit’s specifications and features are not available at the moment with the car’s drawings also hiding key areas but we await more details closer to the official presentation.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]


July 17, 2020

Contact introduce new GT8 foam tyre compounds

Coming from Contact are two new foam tyre compounds in addition to their already existing range. Their GT8/Rally tyres were born for the ever-growing GT8/Rally class where the ultimate traction is required. They are now available in two new shore ratings, 38 and 40, as an addition to the already available 25 and 35 shore. The tyres have a diameter of 103mm and are mounted on a strong Schumacher white dish rim with 17mm hex, making them compatible with pretty much every 1/8th scale GT and Rally Game chassis.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


July 17, 2020

SRT DL3020 waterproof standard servo

SRT have introduced their new DL3020 waterproof standard servo. With an updated high quality PCB and motor, the servo offers reliable performance, higher torque, as well as more precision and zero dead zone. The water-proof technology combined with the strong internal structure with double bearing and a mixed copper and aluminium gear train ensures exceptional durability for demanding applications such as 1/10th and 1/8th scale on-road and off-road classes.

View a list of the specifications here


July 16, 2020

WRC Racing aluminium front wing support

Coming from WRC Racing is their aluminium front wing support that allows to convert most 1/10th formula chassis into a LMP car. CNC-machined from aluminium and coming black anodised the support attaches to the front wing mounting holes of the chassis and allows to utilise the front bumper of the LM16 pan cars in order to run LMP-style body shells. The support brace is black anodised for wear and it sports a white, laser-engraved logo.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


July 16, 2020

Hudy lightweight flat setup boards

Coming from Hudy are their new lightweight flat setup boards that are available in five different sizes. The new, thinner setup boards are significantly lighter and more compact and as such very handy to pack for travelling. The flat, warp resistant surface allows precise set-up adjustments while making the board easy to clean. The boards are available for 1/10th and 1/12th scale on-road, 1/8th on-road, 1/10th off-road, 1/8th buggy and GT as well as 1/8th buggy and truggy kits and they are available in multiple colours. For convenient storing and carrying Hudy also offers suitable zipped bags.

View the other sizes here


July 16, 2020

Team Bomber HQ 1/12th scale front springs

Team Bomber from Japan have introduced their new HQ front spring line for 1/12th scale pan cars. The springs are the result of years of experience in the class and they are made using premium-quality spring steel for exceptional performance and durability. The springs are designed to improve corner speeds, allowing for precise steering feeling without “stalling” the car and they are available as yellow-marked 0.5×4.25 soft and black-marked 0.5×4.0 medium variants from now on.

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