Capricorn have introduced their new TE-03 USA version electric touring car kit. Intended especially for racing in high to very high traction conditions, the kit comes including a stiffer aluminium chassis for improved stability, traction and drivability on US carpet.
1up Racing’s new curved steel glue tips were developed to being a universal fit while being easy to unclog for extended use. The glue tips are for the use with medium to thick viscosity CA glue and come in 10-piece packs.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
Coming from PPM RC Racing are the RC-Cox aluminium zero degree rear C-hubs for the Xray T4’18 and ’17 touring cars. The hubs were designed for the use with Xray’s ARS reactive rear suspension system where they replace the standard composite hubs with stronger and less flexible alloy items. The RC-Cox hubs are machined from 7075 aluminium, they come black anodised and including suitable bushings and shims.
Source: PPM RC Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]
Coming from Muchmore is the new Impact Max-Punch FD3 8200mAh 2S LiPo battery pack for Stock class racing. Built from highest quality 120C cells the battery offers a very low internal resistance for maximum voltage output which is beneficial especially for blinky zero timing stock class racing. The 7.4V pack measures 138×46.5×24.8mm, it weighs in at 323g and utilises standard 4mm bullet-type tube connectors.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Japanese company UREE have introduced their new centre pitch damper for some of the most popular electric touring cars. The damper was originally designed for the latest generation of 2WD off-road buggies but now also found its way into modern day touring cars where it acts as a brace between the servo mount and motor mount – a task that is normally carried out by a fixed linkage, metal or carbon fibre brace. The damper however will make for a smoother transition between coasting and acceleration, resulting in improved car control especially when running modified motors. The damper unit is available now in three different length for the Yokomo BD8 2018, Xray T4 and Infinity IF14/Kyosho TF7.7.
Source: UREE [uree.blog.jp]
Race Opt have introduced a limited edition chassis conversion kit for the MTS T2 electric touring car. The set included a new carbon fibre lower deck, a new 1-piece upper deck, as well as updated front and rear bulkheads and bulkhead covers for easier belt tension and diff height adjustment. Also included are improved anti-roll bar mounts for reduced play, an updated inner servo mount that allows for proper LiPo battery spacing, a single piece motor mount with chassis flex adjustment and last but not last a centre carbon fibre brace to adjust pitch flex.
Xray’s own Martin Hudy has shared the image of a prototype RX8E 1/8th electric on-road car on social media. The car is based off of the nitro-propelled RX8 and seems to use a drop fit electric conversion consisting of an updated radio tray assembly that takes two 2S shorty LiPo batteries and the speed controller while the motor mount houses an 1/8th-class motor with incorporated fan mount. We bring you more information on the subject as it surfaces.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following extensive testing and several teasers, Serpent have officially announced the release of their new Project 4X Evo 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The car makes use of the proven 4X platform but features several updates and improvements to further improve durability, performance and ease of maintenance. On the chassis side of things the Evo variant comes with a vertical top deck for less tweak issues, the chassis received an update to make for better flex characteristics and the new motor mount offers improved flex control. The suspension compartment features bigger heave dampers that hold more oil and utilise larger springs while fixed length moulded pull rods make setup more precise and convenient. New to the Evo are also lower mounting positions foe the RRS links, updated front and rear brackets improve durability, a blade-less front spool makes for better performance as do improved centre shaft holders. Last but not least come an updated steering system for a more linear feel, as well as new front and rear bumpers for easier access and improved performance. The kit will hit stores by end of March.
