US competition bodyshell manufacturer SuperRad has released their first truck oval body, the SR-20 SuperTRK. Available in Lite .020” polycarbonate the 1:12 body includes spoiler, decal sheet, and window masks. Weighing in at just 52g painted, the truck body is TOUR approved.
Germany’s Iris Racing has released a number of new optional weights and new Anti-Roll Bar for its ONE 1:10 Electric Touring Car. First of the weights is a Steel LiPo Holder which adds an extra 12g of weight to optimise your chassis’ weight distribution making it ideal for fine-tuning and enhanced handling. A 13g Motor Mount Weight which centrally positioned within the vehicle, minimally impacts the weight ratio, ensuring it doesn’t negatively affect performance and handling characteristics. Completing the weights line-up is a Rear Chassis Weight. This specially designed additional weight is conceived to weight down the rear of your chassis, enhancing traction and stability during demanding driving conditions. Weighing 18g, it integrates seamlessly into the Iris ONE chassis, ensuring the perfect balance and handling of your vehicle. A new 1.0mm Anti-Roll Bar allows you to Explore more setup options for your Iris ONE. This softer variant compliments the existing 1.1mm to 1.4mm stabilisers, expanding your range for fine-tuning the chassis. Finally the ONE Spring Set is available in C=9.8, C=11.2 & C=23.9 options.
Releasing their first bodyshell at the start of this year, newcomers PIP-Aero has released their new Wing & Stiffener Kit, the TurboKit2 which features a new wing. The Wing increases downforce and has more surface on the gurney because of its wavy profile and after several positive tests the German company have decided to sell it. The set is perfect to use with the short straight manifold. In addition to its latest product release, the PIP-Aero Team is also increasing its team with the popular Dutch driver John Ermen joining and bringing his long and vast experience for future product developments.
Exotek Racing has added this wheelie bar set for the 1:16 Losi MINI drag car to its range. The extra long adjustable USA made carbon fibre wheelie bar extends between 7-9″ (axle to axle). The longer bar gives you more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often compared to the stock short bar. The flat bar design also adds limited upwards flexing which acts like a shock for softer landings on the wheelie wheels. You are able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 2.5mm heavy duty turnbuckle.
JConcepts has introduced this spring box to assist racer the organisation of their spring selection. The double decker design stores up to 18 pairs of springs plus 2 added compartments on each layer for miscellaneous items. The injection molded box itself has been in the JConcepts line-up for years assisting in motor and battery storage with a nice closure and stealth black colour combination. The box now makes a nice and tidy space with high density foam layered with compartmentalised section and blue floor space to aid in a visual cue to identify springs quickly. The package includes a decal for the inside of the lid for the racer to write in notes, combinations, spring rate and type, to further trackside organisation. The spring box is ideal for 1:10 off-road, and on-road racers looking to tuck away their setup secrets and keep them protected in style.
New from Xpress is their new Stiff Composite Spur Gears ensuring longevity and an efficient drivetrain. The mounting pattern has been designed to be able to fit most of the touring cars on the market and is available in 32P in 40-24-44T and 64P from 74T through to 116T.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Drifting brand Rêve D has introduced their new HT rear lower arm for improved rear traction. The HT rear lower arm, which is machined from lightweight and highly rigid DURACON (POM) material, achieves a highly precise finish and dramatically smooth suspension movement. There are two lengths, 42mm and 45mm. In addition to the caster angle of 0 degrees, the 42mm has a caster angle of 2.6 degrees with an inclination on the outer pin side. As a unique feature, the 42mm and 45mm arms with a caster angle of 0 degrees adopt a reversible structure, and two types of damper mounting heights can be selected by exchanging the left and right. The 42mm caster 2.6 degrees type can increase traction without hindering the sinking of the suspension by tilting the knuckle forward without adding a skid angle. Rêve D recommend using it in combination with the recently announced long type suspension mounts.
Kabuto, the engine brand from Japan’s SMJ, has released two new tuned silencer sets for 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad competition. For 1:8, the new silencer set is perfectly matched for the Kabuto 7 port engine which shows responsive characteristics to throttle input. The overall shape of the silencer has been thickened to increase power in the mid to high speed range. In addition, the combination of the straight type MR03 manifold dramatically improves pickup at higher RPMs and allows the driver to experience overwhelming power from low speeds to the top end of the range. For 1:10 the Kabuto silencer is known for its top-end power. Based on the O.S. Speed T1070C, the high performance and reliability of the T1070C has been retained, while the MT03 manifold, which has a new shape and greatly improves exhaust efficiency, has been combined with the T1070C to bring out a higher level of power across the entire throttle range. You will be able to feel the outstanding throttle feeling not only on high-speed circuits with long straights, but also on technical circuits.
