From new brand Takashima D-13, based in Hongkong, is this lightweight curved steering slide rack bulkhead set for Yokomo YD-2S/E & ReveD MC-1. The focus of this new assembly is to make the slide rack bulkhead set much lighter than the Yokomo one, helping to improve the steering response. They also integrated a centre position check point to make it easier to adjust the servo horn to the middle position.
From Creation Model for the IF8 and other 1/8th scale cars is this lightweight lip spoiler set. Coming in at approx 5grams including fastener and nut, it is recommended for use with a lightweight bodyshell. Available in clear as well as a special carbon style, the latter features a printed Infinity logo and a guide scale is included to help evenly set the exact height of the spoiler.
Xray have teased the upcoming release of the 2021 version of their popular race winning X1 Formula one kit. We don’t expect this to be an all new platform, more of an evolution, however what changes there will be remains to be seen. Complete information, specifications and features should become available soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Fenix Racing have introduced their new G12 1/12th scale chassis featuring the company’s V-link rear suspension. The G12 has been tested in different environments and tracks, in Europe and Japan, with a huge development done by Mr. Kimihiko Yano and his team. The rear end sports 5 different roll centres positions, to grant you the most precise setup, to get the most from your rear tyres. Multiple side links are used to set the rear bump steer in the best way possible and for the front end they tested several solutions, but nothing come close to the CRC front end. Camber, caster and dynamic caster, everything is easy to work on and on top of that, the CRC front end has proven to be super reliable.
Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]
New for the 1/27 or Mini-Z classes, Team Powers International have introduced n updated brushless system comprising of motor and ESC. The MBX V2 brushless motor is sensored, 15% smaller than their previous iteration and is available in 3500KV, 5000KV & 7000KV. The new version M-Radon V2.1 Brushless Speed Control for Mini-Z has upgraded features compared with the M-Radon V2.0, including 2 extra item functions (Limit Power and Limit Power Range) added into the software to improve the pick up linearity for mini drift or touring car. Some hardware components. have also been upgraded for better stability and reliability.
O.S. Engines have released the 4th version of their popular 12TG touring car class engine. The durability of the engine has been improved by adopting the conrod from one of their high end competition OS Speed T12 engines with the crankcase changed accordingly. The shape of the piston is also different and lighter, ensuring a smooth power delivery is achieved. The final changes are only cosmetic with the blue cooling head received a newly designed laser marking. Available as a solo engine and as a combo with the TT02 EFRA2690 pipe and EX Manifold MT02.
Source: OS Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
Smokem Racing’s new top deck for the ARC R12, claims to find the sweet-spot with an overall width that is in between the 2 factory top decks. They then smoothed out the profile for more consistent flex characteristics and added the V-SES top deck’s trademark V-shaped cross brace, optimally shaped in width and thickness to deliver firmer flex in its stock form. This cross brace can also be cut to increase flex, just follow the V-shaped lead-in with a Dremel. This ultimately delivers four possible top deck combinations in the one product, allowing racers to fine tune their R12 exactly to their liking.
Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]
Shepherd have announced a new optional 2mm radio plate for the Velox V8.2. It is milled from the finest German carbon and works as a direct replacement for the stock kit version. It generates more flex especially in the front area which increases the steering under various conditions.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
