Helix Designs have announced the release of their new Pro Cut body foam cushions that are made to close the gap between the front of the body shell and the car’s bumper. Using the foams will prevent body rub and gives optimal body performance. The cushions measure 12x35mm and are available in 16-piece packs of 1.8mm, 3mm or 6mm thickness.
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Kyosho have introduced their new V2 aluminium clutch bell for the V-One R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kits. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a special hard-coated surface treatment, the small-diameter clutch bell offers a lower weight than the previous #VZW429 clutch bell for improved drivetrain efficiency while adding overall durability at the same time. The clutch bell is usable for kits such as the R4 Evo.2, R4 Evo, R4s II and R4s.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
GForce have introduced their new Assault series low centre of gravity 7.6V LiHV shorty batteries. Available as 4600mAh pack, measuring 93×46×24mm and weighing in at 204g, and also as lightweight 3500mAh variant, measuring 93×46×18mm and weighing in at 155g, the two are ideal for demanding off-road and on-road applications alike. Both are built using high-quality 60C/110C cells, they feature protective hardcases and utilise 4mm bullet-type connector tubes.
Coming from SMJ is their new Kabuto Spec2 exhaust set for 1/8th on-road racing. It makes use of an O.S. based T2080 pipe and an MR02 manifold which results in increased torque in the low to mid RPM range. Included in the set comes all needed mounting hardware such as springs and silicone gaskets.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Capricorn have introduced the new ONE 5-port .21 engine for 1/8th nitro GT cars. The O.S. based engine was slightly modified to further increase its performance with a hand-tuned crankshaft, a different piston and liner combination with updated timing, as well as a new combustion camber insert helping to extract maximum performance from the power plant. The engine is available as tuned version only and it is up for grabs now.
Schumacher have launched their new Eclipse 3 1/12th scale pan car kit. It features a radical new look, full length carbon fibre top deck and chassis, tweak free battery mounting system and tweak-free centre pivot design. Building on the international success of the Eclipse 2 platform, with its European Stock Championship and Modified Vice Championship, the Eclipse 3 takes LMP12 racing another huge leap forward. New features include hard-anodised alloy hub carriers, ceramic-coated kingpins, a new camber strap design, a redesigned bumper mount, longer side links, thread inserts for easier working on the car, and a new centre damping geometry. The quality, ease of assembly and build process have also been improved, to offer excellent durability and rapid lap times. In the hands of Olly Jefferies the prototype Eclipse 3 has won three of the four BRCA Nationals it has competed in this season.
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Infinity has released a new Multi Flex chassis for their IF18. Used by the team’s driver at the 2019 World Championships where the car secured the TQ and Super Pole, the chassis offers increased corner speed while also offering a smoother feel. This has been achieved by changing the shape of both the front and the rear of the chassis. It is also possible to change the characteristics for different track conditions by adding a separately sold carbon plate to increase rigidity of the front section and adding an M3 screw to the rear.
Ruddog Distribution have introduced their new line of High Voltage standard size servos. First up are the RCL1608 HV Coreless High Speed (0.08s/18kg-cm) and RCL2210 HV Coreless High Torque (0.10s/22kg-cm) servos, both of which feature heavy duty composite material upper and lower cases combined with a machined heatsink design centre section. The result are exceptionally strong yet lightweight cases as titanium gear trains add to the overall durability while offering a very low weight. Other features include a coreless motor for speed and strength, 25T spline output gears as well as 180mm all-black receiver wires.
