Corally have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming SSX-8X 1/8th scale electric pan car kit. Designed for the damper-less 1/8th electric Stock classes the kit builds on the SSX-8 with several updates making the car faster and better handling in a variety of track conditions. The kit is set for a release at the beginning of August and full information should become available soon.
Source: Corally [corally.com]
Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are several carbon fibre option parts for the popular Serpent F110SF3 formula car. The range includes a full chassis kit as well as a multi-position rear wing mount, a +5/7.5/10/12/14mm front arm set and also a dual side-tube mount set. All parts are made from highest-grade resin transfer moulding process carbon fibre and they are available in a total of twelve colours including two black carbon specifications. While releasing drop-fit option parts for several brands, RC-Carbonstore also offers a machining service for customer designs.
T-Works have introduced three new option parts specific to the Mugen MBX6R 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Available now are an 11-piece titanium turnbuckle set as well as a 141-piece titanium screw set, the latter using UFO head fasteners for the usual round head screws. Also new is a 144-piece set of gold-colour steel screws. All items are direct replacements for the stock parts with the titanium goodies scrubbing a good amount of weight while the gold-colour screws mainly add visual impact.
Available now from Fenix is their all-new R9 1/10th 235mm pan car body shell. Made for wide modified and stock class Pro10 cars the design focus was on providing a lid with exceptional straight-line stability as well as plenty of front and rear downforce for a balanced feel. The body is made of strong yet lightweight 1.0mm Lexan polycarbonate and it will fit most 235mm pan cars.
Coming from Arrowmax is a dedicated gauge to check 1/10th electric touring car body shell dimensions. The handy tool ensures a 1/10th EP touring car body shell is within the ISTC and BRCA rules in terms of overall height, wing dimensions and wing position. The gauge is made of black anodised aluminium and sports gold-colour edge details as well as easy to read markings.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
RC Speed Secrets have introduced a set of Next Level hybrid ceramic ball bearings for the Awesomatix A800 series of touring cars. The kit includes 14 high-performance ball races that scrub about 21 percent of weight compared to popular ABEC-3 ceramic bearings while the stainless steel construction ensures high corrosion resistance. Overall the hybrid ceramic bearings will slightly reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration and top speed while reducing motor and speedo temperatures.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
Coming from Roche is a solid carbon fibre rear axle for the Rapide P12 and F1 kits. The axle replaces the standard ball differential assembly for a solid spool that provides more stable cornering an increased traction in very high bite “black carpet” racing conditions. The axle shaft is made of high-quality carbon fibre and the red anodised hub takes all popular pan car and touring car spur gears.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Two new optional parts are available from Capricorn for their LAB F1-02 formula kit. First up is a carbon fibre side link set that improves overall rigidity, precision and performance. The multi-parts set replaces the standard composite links and it is understood to be usable on Capricorn’s 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars also. Also new and made exclusively for the F1-02 is a wide front end kit that increased the car’s front track width which can be helpful in certain track conditions and when running narrow offset front wheels.
View the wide front end kit here
