Xray have announced the release of their new lightweight 2-speed 4-shoe clutch bell for the GTX8 nitro GT car. Made of strong Hudy steel and strategically lightened for low rotational masses, the clutch bell is yet very strong for exceptional durability.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Shepherd have introduced new shock absorber springs for the Velox V8.2 1/8th scale IC track car. The new springs are a little bit harder compared to the standard kit springs offering additional setup options for various track conditions.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Coming from T-Works are their new half-thread UFO hex head screws. Available as M3x6mm and M3x8mm variants, the screws are ideal upper shock mount fasteners as they fit snuggly into the 3mm shock mounting holes of on-road shock towers, improving overall shock mounting accuracy while also looking the part. The screws sport a shiny polished finish, they come in sets of eight and are available now.
Kyosho have released a first teaser image of a forthcoming new vintage re-release on-road kit. The kit in question might be the iconic Fantom EP 4WD EXT 1/12th scale pan car kit, a 1980’s classic with a chain-driven 4WD drivetrain, double deck chassis and simple suspension components. The car platform has a pretty large fan base in Japan and with more and more vintage races being held especially in Europe, it is not of much surprise that Kyosho now also steps into the on-road world following numerous 1/10th EP off-road re-releases. We bring you more information on the kit as they become available.
View images of a modernised version of the Fantom EP 4WD platform here
Dash have announced the release of their recently introduced R-Tune V3 modified motor in additional winding variants. New to the range are 3.5T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T, and 8.5T variants to complement touring car, 1/12th pan car, and 1/10th off-road classes. The next generation of the R-Tune features a high airflow aluminium can with arrow-shaped cut-outs for improved cooing efficiency, a lower weight and minimised power fading during a run even in high ambient temperatures. In addition the can also features a special slot to meet the homologation requirements of IFMAR, ROAR and EFRA. The V3 motor will feature the same 2019 Reedy Race winning stator for a much lower internal resistance, an increase in torque and overall performance. The motor also features a balanced 12.3mm rotor to ensure a smooth power delivery with optional rotors being available to fine-tune the characteristics of the motor. The V3 will hit stores in 4.5T and 5.0T winding variants.
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
Coming from Arrowmax is their new 2.5 million cSt pure silicone fluid for the use in front gear differentials of touring cars. The ultra high viscosity fluid is recommended in place of putty in the front diffs of today’s electric touring cars and other vehicles. Testing has found the performance and especially the consistency to be superior when running limited slip diffs compared to a spool axle or putty-locked diffs. The fluid comes in a handy can and it is available from now on.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Creation Model and made for the Infinity IF14-2 touring car is the PRS Passive Rear Steering suspension kit. The set will create a reactive toe adjustment upon cornering when the chassis roll leads to toe angle changes which can help to find more corner speeds and control, especially when running with modified motors and on outdoor tracks. The amount of toe angle change can be fine-tuned via the toe rod angle and with the help of different thickness shims. The set includes all needed parts such as rear lower arms, hubs, C-hubs and mounting hardware.
RC-Cox have announced the release of their new aluminium bumper posts for the Xray T4 series of touring cars. The posts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised and decorated with the RC-Cox logo. The posts improve overall rigidity of the bumper assembly without adding additional weight. The set includes two posts and a pair of shims and it is usable with the 2020 down to 2016 variants of the car.
