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January 3, 2020

Carten RC M210R Plus MTC chassis kit

Carten have announced the release of their new M210R Plus MTC chassis kit. The Plus edition of the popular M-class 4WD touring car includes the most sought after options as standard equipment, such as aluminium suspension mount blocks and steering rack for that sleek race styling and to keeping the car tracking straight and true. The front gear differential has been replaced with the more commonly used solid axle option. Lastly the swaybar tuning option has been included to help-fine tune the handling of the M210R.

Source: Carten [carten-rc.com]

January 2, 2020

Smart-Workshop Smart Tire Truer

Smart-Workshop have introduced their new next generation Smart Tire Truer. The device allows to store up to six customisable profiles for different diameters, camber angles and carcass radius values with programming being carried out using a colour touch screen display. Cutting is performed using a heavy-duty cutting bit for high accuracy and a short processing time while an emergency stop button located on the side of the truer adds a handy safety feature. The truing motor and electronic board are protected by two separated fuses to make sure all the parts work in a safe environment. The Smart Tire Truer will come in an exclusive box that ensures the device is protected in the best possible way during storage and carrying.

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January 2, 2020

Awesomatix 1/12th scale pan car in the making?

Awesomatix, known for their very popular and successful electric touring cars, are working on their first ever 1/12th scale pan car kit according to an anonymous source. The car is meant to sport some very unique details – as it can be excepted from the company – however no official details are available yet nor is an official statement from Awesomatix. According to our source the car above is an early prototype with the actual kit being meant to look more refined. Looking at the event’s entry list, the prototype will be in use at the forthcoming 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale Worlds in the UK next week with Awesomatix sending some of their touring car aces to giving the car a proper introduction.

January 2, 2020

Fenix Mistral 1 & X1 low nose chassis

Coming from Fenix are two new carbon fibre chassis for the Fenix Mistral 1 and Xray X1 that allow to use the Tamiya F103 #50503 front end. Using the chassis will enable the owner to use low nose body shells such as the Fenix Classic Team Lotus 78 or the Fenix March 761 while still driving a state of the art car. Both chassis are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are available from now on.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]

January 2, 2020

Arena RC A800 caster tool

Arena RC have announced the release of their new caster tool for the Awesomatix A800 touring cars. The 3-D-printed dongles fit right to the uprights of the A800 series cars and are usable with Hudy or similar setup systems, allowing for easy caster value checks or adjustment which is further helped by the orange colour that makes for a good contrast against dark setup tools with a dark surface.

Source: Arena RC [facebook.com]

January 2, 2020

SpeeDome-RC T4’20 carbon fibre bumper top plate

SpeeDome-RC have announced the release of a carbon fibre bumper top plate for the Xray T4 2020 touring car kit. The set includes the bumper top plate, machined from high-quality carbon fibre, as well as two plastic spacers. The part is a direct fit, it supports the adjustable front body post feature and it will be up for grabs very soon.

Source: SpeeDome-RC [facebook.com]

January 2, 2020

Vigor T4’20 aluminium upper deck stiffener

Vigor have introduced an aluminium upper deck stiffener for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised for looks the bracket attaches to the front part of the upper deck and allows to reduce torsional flex in order to fine-tune the car’s steering characteristics. The stiffener is a direct fit and it comes including mounting hardware.

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January 2, 2020

T-Works duo-purpose adjustment tool

Coming from T-Works and designed for many nitro and electric on-road cars is a duo-purpose adjustment tool. Featuring a 4mm wrench and a 2mm steel pin, the tool allows for easy adjustment of 4mm camber and toe turnbuckles with the 2mm pin making camber adjustment of captured turnbuckles, as found on the front suspension of many, mostly 1/8th scale on-road cars, a lot more convenient. The wrench sports a black surface treatment for looks and wear and it comes laser-engraved for easy identification.

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