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September 26, 2019

Xpress Execute FT1 FWD touring car kit – Coming soon

Xpress have issued a teaser image of their production-ready Execute FT1 FWD touring car kit that is scheduled for release in mid-October. The car utilises parts found on the proved XQ1 4WD touring car, such as low-profile shock absorbers, a floating steering servo mount and others, however it also sports new design features such as a front bumper with an integrated cooling fan mount as well as bumper-located front body mounts that ensure easy and reliable body mounting even when running bodies with a lower hood section. Full details will become available in time for the release.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

September 26, 2019

Awesomatix tease A800MMX mid motor touring car

Awesomatix have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new A800MMX mid motor touring car. No official details are available yet but it is understood that the car will be a mid-motor-only offering, rather than a conversion kit as the company’s current top-of-the-foodchain kit that has to be build using the standard rear motor car and the mid motor conversion. Full detail will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for November.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

September 25, 2019

Xray T4 2020 electric touring car – Coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new T4 2020 electric touring car kit. According to Xray the car will be a complete redesign with spy shots of prototype cars suggesting a move to the now-popular mid motor/mid spur gear design and possibly also newly designed, longer A-arms. Full details will become available in time for the release.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 24, 2019

RC Maker GeoCarbon universal battery clamp set

RC Maker have introduced their new GeoCarbon universal battery clamp set designed for the use on nearly any touring car using the pivoting clamp style method for securing the battery. Styled in RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon look, the parts bring an appealing aesthetic to the car. Constructed from 3mm carbon fibre, they are lightweight but also very strong and they are finished with a countersink for that dialled low profile appearance. The clamps include an O-ring for each side, which are recommended to sit under the clamps, on-top of the post.

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September 23, 2019

Team Brood Racing B-Mag Magnesium washers

Team Brood Racing’s B-Mag Magnesium washers are a first of their kind tuning option made for discriminating racers. Precision machined from AZ31 grade magnesium and nickel-plated, these washers are ideal for a variety of applications – ball stud risers, hub spacers, steering knuckle spacers, etc. Most know that magnesium is about 35 percent lighter than a comparable aluminium part, but magnesium also offers superior dent resistance for improved precision over time, and is able to be machined to incredibly strict tolerances for more accurate suspension settings. Most importantly magnesium has the highest known damping capacity of any structural metal available. B-Mag magnesium washers are available in multiple sizes – from 0.35mm to 2.0mm in 0.25mm increments, and 2.0mm to 3.5mm in 0.5mm increments allowing subtle increment changes and precision tuning. The size options also reduce the need to stack washers as stacking can cause binding under load, friction, inconsistent torque specs, and setting changes due to washer shift, which can impact consistency and long term performance. The washers feature a flashy nickel plated finish, but not just for the look. Nickel offers resistance to corrosion and wear, improved hardness, additional strength, and enhanced ductility. The washers are available in several combinations including 0.35/0.75mm 4-each packs, 1.25/1.5/1.75mm 2-each packs, 2.5/3.0/3.5mm 2-each packs, as 0.35mm/0.5mm/1mm 4-each and 2mm 2-each pack and also as complete tuning kit.

Source: Team Brood Racing [teambrood.com]

September 23, 2019

RC Maker TC & 1/12th anti-tuck stiffeners

Coming from RC Maker are their new anti-tuck body stiffeners for the Protoform Turismo, the ZooRacing range of bodies as well as 1/12th scale pan car lids. Starting with the touring car stiffeners, the new Lite V2 design introduces an even more compact, efficient way of integrating wing mounting and anti tuck components. This system prevents body tucks behind the rear wheel arch during racing, as well as inconsistencies on high speed tracks and in windy conditions, causing the bodyshell to vibrate. The new V2 Lite’s weigh in at only 5g for the pair, this lightweight strut only requires one additional M3 screw other than the wing mounting screw to secure the strut behind the wheel arch. The design also features extra material that sits in the vertical part of the wing strut. In crashes this section of the bodyshell can often crush or deform, and is unable to be repaired. The brace fixes this and prevents deformation in this area, ensuring the body lasts longer.

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September 23, 2019

Rebellion-RC BD9 MM mid-motor chassis conversion kit

RC-Carbonstore have announced their latest Rebellion-RC MM mid-motor conversion kit, this time for the popular Yokomo BD9 touring car. The main feature of the upgrade set is the patent pending sliding motor mount design that allows gear mesh adjustment through the chassis bottom, with the narrow design of the whole assembly ensuring the overall motor and battery width remains the same as in the “rear motor” standard car, creating a very centralised weight distribution and less unwanted chassis roll compared to current mid motor conversions. In addition the design makes for an ultra low centre of gravity while allowing integrated flex settings via up to seven motor mount screws. The sliding design also ensures a very wide gear mesh adjustment range, fitting up to 48T pinion and 114T main gears, making the conversion ideal for both stock and modified racing. The final specification of the kit now also incorporates several chassis stiffness adjustment areas that allow to brace the upper and lower deck in front of the rear bulkhead, and in front of the centre shaft – allowing to access complex chassis flex settings. Other features include the possibility to combine the aluminium colour options of black and orange with Rebellion-RC’s full range of carbon fibre twill colours. Not to be forgotten is a floating motor fan mount that attaches to the motor mount and that can be used with standard 30mm and 40mm fan units while not disturbing natural chassis flex. Included with the kit, that is completely made in Austria, also come high-quality Bando Kevlar belts as well as all needed screws and bearings. Not included however is the necessary Xray off-set main gear.

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September 21, 2019

BMT 801GT Pro 1/8th nitro GT kit

BMT have introduced their new 801GT Pro 1/8th nitro GT kit. Despite the known 801 name the GT Pro is a complete redesign with only the gearboxes and fuel tank taken over from the previous car. Both the chassis and suspension components have been redesigned to suit the needs of competitive GT racing and the kit includes a hard-anodised 7075-T6 alloy main chassis, a carbon fibre radio plate as well as front aluminium CVD axles, steel crown and pinion gears alongside a full set of high-quality ball bearings. 4mm thick aluminium shock towers ensure precise suspension movement while big bore aluminium shock absorbers are keeping the wheels on the ground. Other features include front and rear anti-roll bars, dust-proof RC and receiver boxes, an additional battery box for weight bias adjustment and also a 984-specification 2-speed gearbox for exceptional traction. The kit is rounded out by a lightweight 4-shoe clutch with Nickel-plated Ergal clutch bell.

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