Following a first teaser image SWorkz have released another preview for their forthcoming S35-GTE 1/8th electric GT kit. Based off of the latest S35-3 buggy platform the car will make use of the same suspension components as the off-road kit although shocks and chassis will be on-road specifications. More information and all images will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for this May.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Coming soon from Xtreme Aerodynamics is the all-new Diablo 1/8th on-road body shell. The completely new body is not part of Xtreme Aerodynamics’ popular R18 family, hence the new name. The lid will hit stores in regular 1mm and lightweight 0.75mm thickness variants and all information and images will become available in time for the release.
Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]
Yokomo have introduced their new Racing Performer 6000mAh LCG LiPo battery pack. Made from high-quality 70C/140C cells the battery offers low internal resistance and thus maximum voltage and punch, making it ideal for both Modified and Stock racing classes. On top of this does the low centre of gravity design make for less chassis rolling in corners which can result in faster lap times.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from T-Works is a series of oils and lubricants for a multitude of applications. The range includes a high RPM bearing oil, a high viscosity bearing oil, the Nano Ceramic lubricant as well as the Joint and Cup lube. All come in handy bottles with needle applicators for easy and convenient use of the products.
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Coming from Raw Speed is a 4-piece set of billet aluminium wheel nuts for 1/10th scale vehicles. Machined from high-quality material the wheel nuts are light weight, they have an aggressive knurl to ensure they don’t come loose on race day and they are usable on most metric off-road and on-road kits.
Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for HPI Racing’s Sprint 2 touring car are front and rear Urethane drive belts. 4mm wide and made from Urethane material the belts are meant to improve drivetrain efficiency with the belts being available separately for the front or the rear of the car.
UK Nosram distributors Schumacher have introduced the new HD StockSpec brushless speed control. The HD Stock Spec comes pre-installed with the all-new v5.1 software. This software is adapted to the new hardware and new vital features have been added to make it best possible for today’s need in Stock racing. Initial Drive Feel Compensation (IDFC) has been developed especially with Stock racing in mind to maximise the comfort of initial drive feel over the whole race. Activating IDFC will provide initial drive increments depending on the temperature of the motor. This innovative feature will help to match the same power feeling on throttle over the whole race. Users can either select no compensation or adjust more IDFC to match the desired feeling on throttle after the motor gets hotter and battery weaker. Newly developed Stock parameters for the timing allow to unleash the full power potential in all boosted classes. The new BDX-S break rounds off the package for Stock drivers. Four different brake types including BDX-S are now included, enabling maximum braking power with increased response for pin-point accuracy when entering tight corners. By the time of release, Nosram continues to use its well-known system for trackside adjustments with push buttons, with no need to use a separate programming unit. The Nosram HD speed control series however is designed to support external programming device which is planned to be offered later on.
Yeah Racing have introduced an optional carbon fibre main chassis plate and top deck for the 3Racing Sakura D4 drift car. The main plate is cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and it will stiffen the chassis assembly to get more grip out of the car with the same applying to the 2.0mm upper deck. The parts are usable on AWD and RWD kits and they are available separately.
