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November 3, 2017

JConcepts RC10F6 to LMP conversion kit

Following up the release of JConcept’s Layla LMP body shell is the RC10F6 to LMP conversion kit for Team Associated’s F6 formula pan car chassis. A combination of aluminium, carbon fibre and 3mm hardware makes the transformation of the formula chassis complete. The addition of a foam front bumper and carbon fibre chassis braces allow the body mounts to rest in permanent position while aluminium extensions take the standard rear body mounts. The front of the vehicle gets an update using a carbon fibre front body mount plate and an anodised skid plate. The assembly is connected utilizing the small aluminium top deck and the combination of parts is secured to the chassis using existing hardware from the F6 kit while the included front body mounts are attached with 3mm hardware. Not included in the kit is the JConcepts Layla body shell.

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November 3, 2017

Speedmerchant Rev 8.5 1/12th pan car kit – Coming soon

Speedmerchant have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Rev 8.5 1/12th scale pan car kit. The car was developed with the goal on making it easier and smoother to drive on the high-grip black carpet, while still offering exceptional performance on gray/European-style floor. No official details on specifications and features have been released yet but we bring you all updates as they become available.

Source: Speedmerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]

November 3, 2017

T-Works MTC1 & IF14 20mm tweak block

Coming from T-Works is a 20mm wide tweak block for the use with Mugen MTC1 and Infinity IF14 touring cars. The block was designed to fit right between the front and rear bulkheads in order to create a straight and tweak-free assembly upon building or maintenance. Precisely aligned bulkheads will ensure best possible drivetrain efficiency and also reliable left to right chassis flex characteristics. The block is machined from high-quality material and it comes black anodised and with machined edge details.

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November 2, 2017

Serpent Cobra GT 3.1 Team Edition 1/8th nitro GT kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the Cobra GT 3.1 Team Edition 1/8th nitro GT kit. The popular Cobra GT has received some subtle refinements and improvements such as longer lower shock extensions that will fine-tune the car’s handling characteristics. Also new in the suspension compartment are updated carbon fibre shock towers and hard-coated aluminium shock mounts. Also part of the upgrade are silver front and black rear springs as well as 2.3mm and rear 2.7mm anti-roll bars to make for a refined kit setup. The 3.1 variant is rounded out by the SRX8-inspired brake setup with steel brake discs, pre-glued brake pads and aluminium centre brackets that will ensure a smoother operating brake with less fading and overall easier maintenance.

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November 2, 2017

AME BD8-series Aluminium Backbone

Following AME’s carbon fibre backbone for the Yokomo BD8-series touring cars comes an aluminium variant. The part has been developed and tested in cooperation with the Yokomo Factory Team in Stock and Modified classes and it will change the handling of the chassis by reinforcing the rear chassis section. The results are improved stability, drivability and corner speed in nearly all track conditions, from low to high grip carpet or asphalt, with the alloy part offering even more rigidity compared to the carbon fibre brace. The backbone is machined from high-quality aluminium and it is usable with the BD8 2017, 2018 and SV.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

November 2, 2017

3DRC touring car wing button set

3DRC from Germany have introduced their new 3-D-printed touring car wing button set. Included are aerodynamically-shaped wing buttons, 3 degree wedges and large surface 5.5mm nuts. The whole set weighs in at only 1.5g and it us thus perfect for the use with lightweight body shell. Using the optional angled shims will give the wing a larger attack angle and more downforce, resulting in increased rear end grip especially on low grip tracks. The set is usable with most of today’s competition touring car body shells and needed for completion are two M3x8mm flathead screws.

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November 2, 2017

KO Propo RSx3 One10 Flection servo – Coming soon

KO Propo have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming RSx3 One10 Flection low-profile servo. No details on the specifications and features are available yet but looking at the image it appears the servo will feature a black and golden anodised aluminium upper case, an aluminium middle heatsink section and a black connection wire. We bring you more informations on the subject as soon as they surface.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

October 31, 2017

BMT 701 Evo aluminium main chassis plate

Coming from Italian company BMT is the Evo aluminium main chassis plate for the 701 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car. The chassis is 1mm longer and it features a stiffer rear area and smaller openings under the engine section for optimised flex characteristics. The updates will result in improved stability and increased corner speeds.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]