Hot on the heels of Capricorn’s C803 EP 1/8th electric on-road kit comes the C803 EP Pro. Sharing the same main specifications and features, the Pro version differs in a way that it comes with a 2-speed gearbox, similar to the one used on the nitro-powered car. In addition the Pro variant also features mechanical brakes to ensure precise stopping power.
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Coming from T-Works are new lightweight touring car body height adjusters. The platforms are machined from aluminium and they are of a single-piece design for a low weight and easy adjustment. The parts offer two rows of holes that are also aligned on different heights and by turning the adapters, a fine-adjustment of the body height can be achieved without having to use a calliper, as it is needed when using screw-type height adjusting platforms. The parts fit a wide range of touring cars and they come in five different colours including black, blue, red, orange and gun metal.
Yokomo have introduced their new BL-RS4D brushless speed controller and Zero 2 Drift Spec brushless motor for 1/10th drift cars. The controller features a laser-etched case and a default software setting developed by Yokomo team driver Takahiro that had proven to be the best basic setup for most conditions. The controller comes with a black receiver wire and and pre-soldered connectors. The controller is available separately or as combo pack with the new 10.5T or 13.5T Zero 2 Drift Spec brushless motor.
Coming very soon from Yokomo is the BD8-2018 touring car kit in an aluminium chassis version. Offering the same features as the recently introduced carbon fibre chassis’d BD8-2018, the alloy kit includes a 2.0mm aluminium chassis over the carbon fibre part, making the car ideal for all high-traction surfaces. With the use of the aluminium chassis also the overall centre of gravity is slightly lowered and at the same time, the heat dissipation from the motor is greatly improved as the main plate can act as a heatsink. This is especially handy when running stock motors in high ambient temperatures. The first batch will include Yokomo’s Rear Toe Control system RTC for free and shipping of the kits is expected for end of October.
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Coming from WRC and made for the NTX 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car is a rear stiffener set. Made up using two ball cups and an adjustable turnbuckle, the stiffener connects the radio plate and 2-speed bulkhead for improved pitch stiffness without affecting torsional flex. The result is a more reinforced chassis which is beneficial especially on high-bite tracks.
Coming from 7075.it is a brass chassis weight for 1/10th electric touring cars. Machined from 1.5mm material and weighing in at 29g the weight was designed to be placed in the electronics area in order to add weight, and maintain the proper left-to-right balance, when running the new generation of lighter speed controllers. The weight is attached to the chassis using thin double sided tape and it is compatible with cars such as the Xray T4’17/18, Mugen MTC1 and Infinity IF14.
Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their EFRA European Championship and ETS winning X1 formula car kit. The vehicle is based on the 2017 variant and features some subtle updates compared to the previous car. First up and most visible is an all-new chassis design with the ’18 main plate being 24mm narrower compared to the ’17 car in order to eliminate chassis scrub in high speed corners and when running on high-bite surfaces.
Coming from IGT8 is the GTe 1/8th electric GT chassis kit. Based on the successful IGT8 GT 2017 platform, the electric car has an optimised battery, motor and ESC layout to improve handling and corner speed. The car features a sturdy aluminium chassis, front and rear aluminium chassis braces, lightweight carbon fibre shock towers and centre bulkhead plate, as well as a sliding motor mount, a spacious composite battery compartment with hook & loop straps and also a large front bumper with carbon fibre body post brace. The kit accepts popular 1/8th GT bodies and it is available now.
