Fenix have introduced the new Classic Team Lotus 49 body shell for their Classique formula pan car kit. A replica of the iconic Lotus 49, the fully licensed body shell is of a multi-piece design in order to create a race-worthy yet scale replica of the legendary Lotus F1 car. Included comes a detailed decal sheet that helps to recreate the 1967 and 1968 season cars and the body is available separately to as part of the Classique kit line up.
Infinity has released two new aluminium camber bushings for their ETS race-winning IF11 Formula chassis. Supplied as a four piece set, the bushings are precision machined from extremely strong 7075-T6 aluminium. Available as a 1-dot or 2-dot option, the camber adjustment eccentric bushings can be used to adjust the camber angle at 1 degree or 1.5 degrees using the 1 dot while the 2 dot gives 0.5 degree or 2 degrees.
T-Works have introduced an exhaust pipe set for Kyosho’s MP10 and MP9 off-road as well as GT3 and GT2 on-road kits. The set includes a machined aluminium pipe spring mount as well as gold colour mounting hardware and a heavy duty exhaust mount spring and it helps to create a stylish yet secure and reliable fixing point for standard and optional exhaust pipes.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Performa Racing have introduced their new P1 HMX 10 brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale vehicles. To allow for simpler, more user-oriented tuning, the controller features four different pre-defined settings based on the track condition, doing away with the need to carry a programming box or computer. The four settings have been tuned by Performa Racing’s engineering team together with their World Champion drivers to deliver maximum performance and simplicity. The settings are accessible by simply pressing a button on the switch. For racers that want to dig deeper and fine tune the programs, Performa will offer a PC software that will allow to change the parameters, within guidelines that ensure drivers don’t get lost, and keeping them in the optimal performance range.
Serpent have announced the release of their all-new S120 Pro 1/12th scale competition pan car chassis kit. Building on the proven design features of the F110 SF4 formula car, the S120 Pro makes use of the “link-less” design introduced with the SF4, meaning the designers have junked the usual side links in favour of a bearing-supported linear guide system that allows to brake harder and accelerate earlier while offering greater stability and consistency when braking/accelerating and steering input overlap as the rear pod movement is independent from chassis roll.
Following a first teaser image of their all-new Turismo body shell, Protoform have given another hint on the new 1/10th scale body while also announcing the release of their latest 1/8th scale IC Track lid. The Turismo 1/10th 190mm body is understood to be Protoform’s latest go on the recent LCG/high downforce body trend that has produced some very extreme designs the recent months. Protoform has basically started the idea with the already iconic Type-S, however they seem to have lost some ground due to a very proactive European brand and are now trying to catch up again with the Turismo. As for the X-15 body, the shell is coming right on time for the forthcoming IFMAR 1/8th IC Track World Championship that will be held on home soil at the Steel City RC Speedway in Fontana, California later this year. Full details of both bodies will become available on Monday, the 15th of July.
View a teaser of the X-15 body here
Bezerk have announced the release of optional top decks for Zero Tribe T4 Mid converted Xray T4 touring cars. Available are slim and rear split design upper decks that help to fine-tune chassis flex to your liking. In addition two different thicknesses of 1.6mm and 2.0mm are available to further fine-tune the chassis’ torsional flexibility. The top decks are a direct fit, they come cut from high-quality glossy carbon fibre and they can also be customised to meet the customer’s needs.
View the split rear chassis here
Coming from Avid are two new titanium chassis for the Awesomatix A800X series touring car. The chassis has been designed for high bite conditions and Avid widened the standard arm pivots in the rear 0.5mm on each side – arms further from the bulkheads – which stabilizes the car allowing to drive it harder with more confidence. The designers have also narrowed the long arm suspensions pivots in the rear 0.5mm on each side – arms closer to the bulkheads – to match the rear. Avid recommend using this chassis to increase performance on high to medium bite conditions with Kyle Klingforth, who helped develop the chassis, finishing 2nd in the Touring Modified class at this year’s ROAR Carpet Nationals, forcing other teams to fly in custom titanium chassis due to them offering quite an advantage. The limited edition chassis fits the standard motor position A800X and it is available in exclusive oil slick or standard black anodising.
