Roche RC USA have announced the release of a new spool version wheel hub for the Rapide P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised for surface protection and its design makes for low rotating masses when using the diff-less spool rear axle. Includes with the hub comes a lightweight yet sturdy screw for the hub clamp.
Source: Roche [rochercusa.com]
Team Powers have announced the soon release of an updated version of their multi-functional car stand. The Version 2 car stand again includes a range of handy setup tools such as chassis support blocks, a droop gauge, camber gauge and turnbuckle wrench that can all be stored within the car stand, but the tool also allows to measure and inspect BRCA and ISTC wing dimensions as well as 115mm ISTC body height. Four strategically placed holes on the top of the stand provide space for shocks placement during setup and maintenance as well as two holes to store gear differentials during rebuilds. The ride height gauge offers a 3.8mm to 7.5mm range in 0.2mm increments, the droop gauge allows to measure 4mm to 6.5mm droop settings in 0.5mm increments, the camber gauge has a 1.5 degree to 3 degree range and the turnbuckle tool is usable with 3mm and 4mm turnbuckles. The car stand weighs in at about 351g in total and it will become available very soon.
Coming from Arrowmax is their new-generation chassis balancing tool. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the tool allows to check and adjust left-to-right chassis balance by placing the race-ready chassis on top of the pins using the small dimples or holes found in the front and rear of most competition chassis. An imbalanced chassis will be visible by hanging to one side with optional balance weights allowing to bring the chassis in balance again. Adjusting the chassis balance will make for a more predictable car and the tool is usable with most of today’s on-road and off-road kits.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Reds Racing from Italy have announced the soon release of their new dedicated Tetra GT clutch system. No information beside this single image is available yet but things should brighten up soon as the, most likely adjustable, clutch is expected to hit stores shortly.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Coming from SpeeDome-RC is their new S-Type carbon fibre top deck for the Xray T4’20 mid-motor touring car. Of the popular asymmetrical design, the top deck will optimise the chassis’ flex characteristics while allowing to access the car’s 3-stage multi-flex settings. The upper deck is available in a thin 1.6mm and a thicker 2.0mm variant from now on.
Source: SpeeDome-RC [facebook.com]
GForce have announced the release of their new standard width pit bags that allow for easy transportation and storage of 1/10th scale buggies. The 2-drawler pit bag measures 520x300x320mm with the sturdy drawers being 500x285x145mm in size. The bag is made of tough fabric, it sports the GForce logo and a durable handle for easy carrying.
Coming from O.S. Engines is their new EFRA2165 exhaust pipe set for 1/8th on-road applications. It includes the newly developed TR02 tuned pipe for higher torque and the MR02 manifold which improves exhaust gas flow in the low to mid-RPM range which in combination makes for an exhaust system that improves engine performance in the low to mid range which can be a hot ticket on high-grip tracks or on technical layouts where exceptional acceleration is needed. Included in the set come mounting springs and a high-quality silicone gasket.
Fenix Racing have introduced new titanium front axles for their Mistral 2.0 formula car kit. The axle shafts are machined from high-quality Grade 5 material and at 4g for a pair, they scrub about 50 percent of weight compared to the standard axles, meaning greatly reduced unsprung weight for a more responsive front suspension action. The axle shafts will also fit many other 1/10th scale formula pan cars and they are available from now on.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenixracingshop.com]
