Creation Model has introduced this composite cooling fan mount for its IF14-2 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The fan mount, which is intended to be used with the chassis’ floating electronics plate, is made of composite material that is half the weight of aluminium and super lightweight.
Factory Team has released a Diff Decoder which is says is an indispensable tool for the hardcore racer. The Diff Decoder displays a consistent, measured value for differential hardness rather than relying on an estimation or feeling. This measurement can be used to build differentials to a specific hardness, fine tune to improve vehicle performance, understand the differences between oil brands and temperature, or to replicate an existing differential. The Diff Decoder’s machined aluminium body is compact and lightweight with a 5-digit LED display suitable for measurement of a wide variety of differentials. Includes three adapters: one 1:10 7mm hex to measure at the wheel, and 1:10 and 1:8 pin adapters to measure at the diff outdrive. A 5V power source is required to operate.
Japanese RC Drift car manufacturer Rêve D is releasing a lightweight and highly rigid aluminium suspension mount series of its already available long type #8 and #9, which are ideal for the new HT rear lower arm (42mm). The lineup includes #8 for 644-676mm and #9 for 680-712mm, plus type TK for each type, totalling 4 types. The lightweight yet highly rigid suspension mount is less likely to cause alignment changes even when a load is applied while driving, and the suspension movement is more precise and stable traction is achieved. The type TK, which allows the rear upper arm to be attached to the suspension mount, creates a direct feeling in the movement of the rear suspension and improves the control performance more effectively.
Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 has launched two 4-channel 2.4G wireless receivers. The RX-492 receiver supports the Sanwa FH-5 mode, while the RX-482 receiver supports the FH-4 operational mode. Both products weigh only 7g and are 28×20.5×18.5mm in size making them a highly cost-effective alternative choice.
Creation Model has announced that is to offer the front and the rear wheel shafts for the Infinity IF18 1:8 Onroad chassis as individual items. Previously the Japanese company sold the parts as a front or rear set but now the 7075 aluminium wheel shafts are to be packaged and sold as single pieces.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Xray has introduced two new rear anti-roll bars for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring car. The new 1.6mm and 1.8mm options bring the range to 6 different rear anti-roll bars for the ball-bearing roll bar mounting system. Mounted to the rear bulkheads via bearings from outside for extra-smooth movement and for quick & easy changes and adjustment, the latest additions are designed to give the X4F improved rotation. Each anti-roll bar has laser-engraved stripes (corresponding to bar thickness) for easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
ARC has released a new optional Rear Upper Arm Plate for its R8.4 1:8 Onroad Nitro racing chassis. The new plate moves the inside hole 2mm higher and 1mm inside compared to the original rear upper plate R808006. The new plate makes setup easier, it changes only the rear arm length and its use can give more rear traction. The arm length can be adjusted by changing the insert, each gap is 1.5mm.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
ROAR, the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has announced the completion of its Executive Committee with the appointments of Brent Densford as Competition Director and Lance MacDonald as Promotions Director. Under the guidance of new President Clayton Young, ROAR appears to be on a much overdue positive trajectory and the latest appointments should be a boost to national championship racing and the bobby in general. Densford is the owner of Beach RC while MacDonald has vast experience in race organisation and so their combined experience and knowledge should assist ROAR in being more more proactive in the promotion of the hobby as opposed to just being a rule enforcer.
Read official ROAR announcement here
