November 13, 2017

MTS FFV3 FWD chassis – Coming soon

Race Opt International have introduced the MTS FFV3 1/10th front wheel drive touring car. The vehicle makes use of the proven FFV2 base and features a new, more backwards motor position to allow for more balanced steering throw while the top deck has been raised by 1mm to increase chassis flex for improved traction and steering. In addition the raised deck allows to use thicker batteries. Other features include a new front pulley holder for easier and faster gear diff access, dual joint driveshafts come as standard and redesigned shocks will do away with oil leakage issues. The graphite suspension arms feature a new design with membrane absorbers to allow for quicker left/right rolling rebound movement and the new front shock tower with wire holes helps to bundle the motor and sensor wires for tidier wiring. Last but not least comes a new 30mm/40mm laydown motor fan mount, new design front spindle mounts allow for easy caster adjustment and updated swaybars with 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm hardness allow easy suspension roll adjustment.

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November 13, 2017

Speedmerchant Rev 8.5 1/12th scale pan car kit

Following a first teaser Speedmerchant have released the features list of their new Rev 8.5 1/12th pan car kit. The carbon fibre chassis allows to run three different battery positions including inline, a front or rear transverse positions and all carbon parts are made of aerospace-grade fibre material. The construction furthermore allows to adjust the roll centre and “rear steer” to fine-tune the car to different track conditions. Other features include the original link and spring Speed-Tune racing suspension, exclusive Speedmerchant laser-inscribed damper tubes and a Team IRS large black anodised D-ring Pro axle and differential set. The car also utilises low CG black-anodised laser-inscribed aluminium pod plates, the HPS2 hard-coated Super shock, the exclusive Speedmerchant New School front suspension and black anodised laser-inscribed front suspension mounts and steering blocks. The kit is rounded out by titanium front axles, servo mounts with hardware, Speedmerchant logo side links and Speedmerchant centre pivot socket. Speedmerchant will also have a conversion kit for the Rev.8 available that contains the complete tweak/top plate/damper tube/battery holder assemblies to update the older spec Rev.8 kits.

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November 10, 2017

Victosport VSR03 3.5cc nitro on-road engine

World Champion Products have introduced their new Victosport VSR03 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. Compared to the VSR02 the VSR03 has a different crankshaft timing, closing 5 degree earlier, which improves low end torque and also fuel efficiency. Also some extra work was carried out on the inlet of the crankshaft to create less turbulences while on the sleeve, the shape of the exhaust ports has been changed to make maximum use of the updated crankshaft timing. The engine is available now.

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November 10, 2017

SWorkz S35-3 series Pro Composite radio tray set

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 series of off-road and on-road cars is the Pro Composite radio tray set. Included are a composite plastic 1-piece radio tray that is decked out with carbon fibre receiver and battery compartment covers. While looking the part the matte finish lids also reinforce the whole assembly for improved chassis stiffness. An additional mounting position further strengthens the radio box area. The radio tray set is usable with the S35-3 nitro buggy, S35-3 nitro truck and the S35-GT nitro GT car.

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November 10, 2017

Exotek Mini Apex GT-Z body & drag link set

Exotek have released a limited edition run of their popular GT-Z Mini Apex Touring body shell as well as a drag link set for the Team Associated RC18, Apex and Rival kits. Starting with the limited re-release of the GT-Z body for the classic Team Associated 18R and 1:18 Apex. The lid is all about performance with its high down force wing, sculpted fenders, sleek hood line and super low profile roof line. The GT-Z is designed with extra room in the wheel wells to eliminate wheel rub. The body comes clear and it fits 155mm to 165mm wheelbase cars.

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November 10, 2017

Yeah Racing TT02 aluminium bumper plate

Adding protection and visual impact is Yeah Racing’s new aluminium bumper plate for the Tamiya TT02 touring car. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes blue anodised and with machined silver edge details. The brace is a direct replacement for the standard plastic part and it includes mounting hardware.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

November 9, 2017

Capricorn C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Following a first teaser image, Capricorn have fully unveiled their C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the successful C803 nitro car, the electric-powered variant features an updated radio tray design to accommodate dual LiPo shorty batteries to comply with the latest EFRA rules, while the 1-piece motor mount allows for easy gear mesh adjustment and the use of motors with both M3 or M4 screw mounting pattern. On addition the motor mount utilises a carbon fibre motor fan mount for 40mm units to keeping the motor temperatures down. The side belt tensioner also received an update to work with the new motor mount and the single speed transmission makes use of nitro 2nd gear gears in the 56T to 58T range as well as 23T to 25T pinions. Capricorn recommends 2600kV brushless motors although been slightly slower 2100vK motors can be used.

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