Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming F26 1/10th formula body shell. Sporting an unusual front nose design that reminds of the 2004 Williams FW26, the body will for sure be a much welcomed addition to the current breed of formula lids. No word on a release date yet but we bring you more information as soon as they surface.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Destiny have introduced a new brass centre balance weight as well as brass suspension mounts for the RX-10SR touring car. The centre brass weight weighs in at 35g and it was designed to not only add weight to the most central area of the car but it also acts as a sturdy battery stop. The weight comes in a shiny natural finish and with laser-etched markings. Also new are a total of five suspension mounts in the form of 1-piece A, B, and C suspension hangers along split A and B mounts. All are machined from heavy brass material to strategically add weight in the front or rear area of the car in order to achieve the minimum weight or to fine-tune the overall weight balance. The parts come in a natural finish and laser-etched for easy identification.
Coming soon from Capricorn is the F1-02 1/10th formula car kit. The pan car makes use of a new full-carbon fibre front end with different inserts allowing to admits the caster angle in a 3 degrees to 12 degrees range while the wheel camber can be set in a 1 degree to 2.5 degrees range. The servo has found a new in-line mounting position while the LiPo battery can be attached in an in-line of transversal position – depending on the track’s traction conditions. In terms of the suspension the car offers adjustable front downstops thanks to threaded kingpins and a rear weight balance option allows to fine-tune the weight balance. The kit is rounded out by a rear droop adjustment using a dedicated nut on the centre shock and an aluminium lightweight rear axle comes standard in the kit. The already introduced laser-cut precision shims continue to be used for the adjustment of the front roll centre and rear ride height.
Blitz have introduced two new 1/8th on-road body shells in the form of the 919 for nitro classes and the TSE040E for the growing electric category. Starting with the nitro body, the 919 offers a well balanced steering feeling going in and coming out of corners while retaining great rear end stability. The EFRA-homologated body is available in 0.8mm standard and 0.7mm lightweight variants and including window masks and stiffeners.
Xray have announced the release of their nickel-coated XCA aluminium lightweight 26mm high-dynamic clutch bell for the NT1 200mm nitro kit. Machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium, the clutch bell saves about 57 percent of weight compared to the standard steel part, significantly reducing the rotational mass without sacrificing strength or durability.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Speedmerchant is the New School reactive frontend kit tailored to high traction black carpet racing. The kit comes with the new 3-D-printed suspension blocks that the team have been testing for the past season with great results. The revised suspension geometry shines on the high traction black carpet found throughout the U.S. and the kits include everything needed to replace the upper arms on Speedmerchant’s regular New School suspension. This way, drivers have both complete set-ups, and can swap out the solid to the new reactive upper arms in no time at all. The conversion works on both 12th and World GT-R cars as the overall feel is a little less touchy, easier to drive on centre, less tippy, and more steering in the middle/out of a turn. The team guys still prefer to run the stock New School suspension on their RoadKills, because of its more aggressive nature and the way it attacks a corner. The standard New School is also a little better on the less tacky grey Ozite floor.
Source: Speedmerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]
McPappy Racing have introduced an emulsion conversion for small pan car bladder-type shock absorbers. The set will convert small 7mm pan car bladder shocks, such as the Silva HSP2, Xray X12, Hot Bodies Cyclone 12, CRC Encore Micro shock, etc., into an emulsion shock. Emulsion shocks provide instant dampening whereas a bladder shock has a little more springy feel to it due to the bladder movement. This will work on any bladder shock with a 6.8mm to 7.0mm diameter piston and cap threads no larger than 9.5mm. To use, simply remove the bladder, replace with the emulsion conversion and O-ring, then replace the shock cap.
View a converted shock absorber here
Coming from T-Works and made for the Xray T4 touring car is a DLC-coated suspension pin set. The exclusive coating is known from the crankshafts of nitro engines where it reduces wear and tear of the shaft and conrod as the Diamond Like Coat will reduce friction and stress on the surface. The suspension pins’ slick surface will improve suspension efficiency while the dark colour adds a cool look to the lower areas of the chassis. Included in the set, that is usable with the 2016 to 2018 variants of the T4, are front and rear inner and outer shafts that are also available separately.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
