Coming for the Xpress GripXero D1 drift car are new positive Ackermann steering plates. Changing to these will allow for a faster car in slides and owners will also get a little bit more steering lock with these plates. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are a direct fit.
Kyosho have announced the release of two new centre traction weights for the TF7.7 electric touring car. Made of high-quality brass material and coming in 24g and 16g specification the weights help to up the overall weight of the car when running lightweight components and also to adjust weight bias to your liking. The weights are a direct fit, they sport a natural finish and they come including mounting hardware.
WRC Racing have introduced a new lightweight 2nd gear housing for the GTX nitro on-road kit that will reduce the rotational mass of the drivetrain. The result is quicker spool-up and acceleration while the heavy machining of the carrier also improves cooling. The housing is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it is available now.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
Yokomo have introduced their new Red Edition Racing Performer Drift.Spec RPX II brushless speed controller. The speedo is built using matched premium-grade FETs for a super-low internal resistance, best possible power transfer and less heat built-up. A special firmware ensures optimised throttle and car control on all surfaces and in all track conditions. A switchable 6V/7.4V 6A BEC system ensures stable power supply even for high-power HV servos and the controller comes including a fan unit, all black wires, and a red anodised fan cover.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for the Hong Nor X3GTS and IGT8 1/8th scale GT kits is a titanium suspension pin set. The 4x66mm shafts are made of high-quality 64 grade titanium for improved durability and corrosion resistance while also being lighter than the standard parts. The set includes four suspension shafts and it is available now.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Motiv has introduced their new Launch series LiPo battery. The Launch battery is developed for only the most serious RC drag racer and it utilises high-performance 110C+ burst cells together with ultra-thick 8AWG wire. The new-size 3S pack, measuring 123x44x24 and weighing in at 317g now rounds out the line of batteries with options for all 1S, 2S, and 3S drag racing applications. Launch has been the battery of choice for many high-level competitors to set record times since its introduction in 2018.
Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]
Infinity has released a new aluminium servo horn designed specifically for its World Championship winning IF18. By making the shape of the arm offset it is possible to achieve the maximum steering angle with a linear steering operation. The servo horn is available in both 23T specification, for servos made by Sanwa and KO, and 25T for servos made by Savox and Futaba.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
ZooRacing from Germany is busy adding more groundbreaking 190mm touring car body shells to their line-up with the latest creation being the Hellcat. The goal was to create a more efficient body with advanced aerodynamics that allow for aggressive cornering and yet a nailed rear end. This was achieved by using a long front section with splitter that sits 10mm further forward while a round-shaped outer line ensures a smoother transition when changing directions as the air flows smoothly and constantly over the front splitter, fenders and grille. In addition to the splitter the windshield and cabin also sit 10mm further forward with the whole section being shaped like a drop for maximised rear grip and stability thanks to optimised airflow towards the rear wing. Smooth transitions from the hood over the cabin towards the rear lid ensure optimised aerodynamic efficiency and thus less turbulences and drag, which leads to equal front-to-rear balance at both low and high speeds.
