Xpress have introduced a set of double joint driveshafts for the XM1S M-class 4WD touring car. They are a direct fit with the standard 5x10x4mm steering knuckle bearings and will greatly reduce the vibrations generated during cornering, resulting in improved drivetrain efficiency and better steering response.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Coming from Protoform is a universal body stiffener kit for the use on 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale RC car bodies. The same simple, easy-to-use stiffeners that have been included with Protoform’s World Championship-winning 1/8th on-road bodies for years are now available on their own. They will help reinforce the side panels of 1/8th on-road or 1/10th Pro10 bodies to keep them from fluttering down the straightaway. With some trimming, they can also be used on the front corners of 1/12th scale Pro-Lite bodies to prevent the front fenders from catching on the carpet at high speeds. The stiffeners can be attached using either – optional – M3 screws, or high-strength double sided tape.
Italian company WRC Racing has introduced the new STX.6 1/10th 190mm electric touring car kit. Based on the proven STX platform the updated design will bring the centre of gravity closer to the ground as improved parts quality makes for easier building and maintenance while upping overall performance. New for the .6 kit are lower CG carbon fibre shock towers, a new low-profile steering servo mount and a highly adjustable quick change battery retaining system that does away with the need to use fibre-reinforced tape to secure the battery pack. The DRS system is now fixed at the centre of the chassis and the driveshaft blades are moulded from a new material for improved durability. The car offers the ability to use a traditional horizontally-mounted or vertical top decks and it is rounded out by updated lower suspension uniballs.
Reigning 1:10 200mm World Champions Infinity have released a new version B clutch weight for their IF15 kit. These innovative clutch weights sit between the flywheel pins and offer a higher clutch meet than the normal type weights making them suitable for use with basic engines such as O.S. 12TG . Set screws are included to adjust the weight and clutch meet pressure. The version B weights are also usable with high power engines.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Coming from 73RC and made for their 73Ten 1/10th Pro10 pan car are new carbon fibre option parts. First up is a chassis rail and stiffener set with multi points to adjust chassis flex. The set is a direct fit and should work well on high-grip tracks and when running low-turn modified motors. Also new is a floating servo mount set that allows to use different size steering servos while ensuring equal left-to-right handling characteristics. Both sets include the needed hardware and they can be used together or separately.
View the floating servo mount here
ARC have introduced their new bulkhead alignment tool specially designed for the needs of the R11 touring car. Using the tool will ensure a fully parallel front and rear bulkhead assembly with the result being reduced chassis tweak end lower natural drivetrain drag to do eliminating friction of the transmission axles. Included in the set are the CNC-machined alloy bulkhead block as well as two steel shafts.
Maclan Racing have introduced their new Race Formula Graphene V2 LiPo battery packs in the latest 2019 chemistry. Maclan took their 2018 design and pushed performance to the next level with lower internal resistance, stronger run-time voltages, and more usable capacity. The 7.6V LiHV batteries are built using 5mm connectors, they are 10C chargeable and are available in all popular configurations, including standard stock and shorty, for both on-road and off-road applications.
View the other new battery packs here
Coming from Fenix are two new Classique conversion kits for the Xray X1 and Fenix Mistral formula pan cars. Developed to make use of older spec X1 and Mistral kits, the conversions use several donor parts such as the motor mounts, differentials and steering pasts, allowing to built a Classique kit with minimal effort. The X1 conversion can be used with all specifications up to the 2018 kit while the Mistral is fully compatible with its conversion kit. The conversion kits will hit stores by the time you are reading this.
Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]
