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January 10, 2020

Awesomatix show more 1/12th pan car prototype images

During this week’s 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships Awesomatix are showing off their forthcoming all-new 1/12th scale pan car platform. Still in prototype stages the company has yet to finalise the design, however we now got a first taste of what to expect with Awesomatix team manager, Max Mächler having released some images on social media. By the look of things the car will be of a pretty revolutionary design with the obvious absence of a centre shock absorber and tube side damper(s) as they are common for most electric pan cars. The front end is made up using lots of carbon fibre while the uniquely shaped “U” main chassis is made of aluminium on Max’s prototype. Overall the vehicle is of a very low profile design even by the measures of the somewhat extreme 1/12th scale cars with the performance being there from the get go as “new-to-12th-scale” Max seeded 3rd overall in the LMP Spec class. More details are expected to surface during the week.

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January 10, 2020

Arrowmax Medium FWD chassis conversion kits – Teaser

Arrowmax have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new Medium FWD chassis conversion for 4WD touring cars such as the Xray T4, Yokomo BD9 and Serpent 4X. The sets will allow to convert existing all-wheel drive touring cars into competitive FWD cars that sport a mid-motor layout for optimised agility and handling while a heavy brass front bumper plate ensures exceptional traction in most track conditions. Full details will become available very soon.

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January 10, 2020

WellRC Racing WellCut lower cut line tool

The WellRC Racing WellCut on-road lower cut line tool makes quick work of marking accurate lower cut lines on the front and sides of on-road body shells. The 3-D-printed tool uses a standard, but not included Sharpie marker and positions in 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, and 9mm heights are clearly identified at the top of the gauge. To use the tool, insert the marker, select the desired height setting and run the marker along the lower cutting line of the mounted body. The cut line is now clearly marked and allows for the most accurate cutting.

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January 10, 2020

Yeah Racing aluminium turnbuckle wrench

Coming from Yeah Racing is their new aluminium turnbuckle wrench for 3mm up to 5.5mm turnbuckles. The multi-size wrench is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and it comes anodised for surface protection and cool looks. It allows to work even in crowded environments due its compact size and it is usable with 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 5.5mm turnbuckles.

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January 9, 2020

Infinity IF14-2 touring car – Coming soon

Creation Model have released first images of the forthcoming new Infinity IF14-2 touring car kit. The new platform still uses a traditional “rear motor” layout, however the layshaft and spur gear have been moved towards the centre of the chassis which creates a new drivetrain layout that in theory should make for more balanced forward traction under acceleration due to the rear belt being longer and the front belt being shorter compared to traditional rear motor/rear spur gear cars. With the motor still in the rear, the electronics can be spaced much closer together compared to a mid-motor car which makes for a more centralised weight balance as the speed controller does not hang towards the rear as it is the case with most mid-motor cars. Full details on specifications and features will become available in time of the release so for now there is “only” a handful of pretty decent preview images.

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January 9, 2020

Absima Revenge CTS 10 V3 160A speed controller

Absima have introduced their latest 1/10th scale competition speed controller, the Revenge CTS 10 V3 160A. The ESC is housed in a machined all-aluminium case, it is built using durable high-quality hardware and uses highly adjustable firmware, allowing to adapt the controller to a wide range of motors and racing conditions. A small on/off switch makes wiring easy while all-black wires ensure a professional look. The 3S LiPo-compatible controller offers zero boost blinky and timing/boost functions for stock and modified racing, it is usable with down to 3.5T motors and includes a high airflow fan.

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January 9, 2020

RC-Cox T4’20 carbon fibre bumper brace

PPM RC Racing have introduced the RC-Cox carbon fibre bumper brace for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. Machined from quality carbon fibre the brace sits atop the upper bumper plate and will touch the front bulkhead in the event of a crash, limiting the bumper’s movement and thus preventing the chassis from getting damaged. Included with the brace comes a pair of shims that make the brace float at the correct height.

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January 9, 2020

Rêve D introduce new SPM titanium screw line

Rêve D from Japan have introduced their new line of super precision machine cut SPM titanium screws. The titanium fasteners are cut from high-quality material for a low weight and exceptional stability and durability and they are available in several variants including 2-piece servo screw sets, 2-piece motor mount screw kits, a 2-piece wing mount set, as well as 4-piece M2x5mm cap and M4x8mm set screw kits. The servo mount screws allow for secure servo mounting as the 4.3mm diameter flange fits snuggly into most servo case lugs, ensuring the servo will not move under load. The 7mm long motor mount screws allow to fasten the motor without using additional shims as they offer a 7mm head section for improved reliability of the whole assembly. The wing mount screws offer a 7.8mm head diameter and they are of a low-profile design, making them ideal for touring and drift car body shells. The M2x5mm cap head screws are usable for most clamp-type wheel hexes, adding bling when the tyres are off while reducing unsprung weight. Last but not least come the M4x8mm set screws that are usable as droop screws in many applications, reducing unsprung weight and adding corrosion resistance.

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