Tamiya have introduced two new TT-02 based kits in the form of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and the TT-02R race kit. Starting with the Merc, the AMG GT3 comes on the proven TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis and it includes a replica body shell that mimics Mercedes’ successful GT race car. The kit will hit stores about mid-December and it includes a comprehensive decal sheet and grippy slick tyres on multi-spoke rims.
Xray have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th nitro GT kit. The GT or Rally Game class, as it is called in their south European birth countries, attracts more and more companies to convert their nitro buggies into tarmac-eating on-road machines with Xray being the latest to hit the stage. We bring you more information on the project as they surface.
Yeah Racing have introduced the Big Angle Steering kit for the HPI Racing Sprint 2 touring car. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming orange anodised, the steering bellcranks allow for huge steering throw as it is needed with RWD drift cars. Also included in the set are miscellaneous parts such as bolts, shims, links and ball cups.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for Serpent’s 748 line of vehicles including the WC, TQ and E are several turnbuckle and screw sets. Starting with the turnbuckles, available now are a hybrid aluminium and titanium turnbuckle kit that is made up using titanium links and aluminium hex segments. The parts offer a lower weight compared to the standard spring steel links and they also add visual impact thanks to their orange anodised alloy hexes. Also new are a set of 64-grade all-titanium links, a 137-piece set of 64-grade UFO head titanium screws for the WC edition kit and also a 145-piece set of gold-plated steel screws, again for the WC kit.
Following first teaser images and brief information, Hobbywing have now officially revealed the XeRun XR10 Stock Spec brushless speed controller. Housed in a black anodised aluminium case with incorporated heatsink the purpose-designed stock class controller is of smaller dimensions than the popular XR10 Pro 160A controller. With a footprint of 31.5×25.6mm and a weight of 28g without wires the speedo makes it easier to place it in crowded environments. Despite the smaller size the controller boasts with a lot of features such as a high-voltage 7.4V BEC system, an 80A rating and it sports a patent pending dual switch design with the internal electronic switch is backed by an additional one that attaches to the rear part of the case, making for easier handling when the car’s body is already installed or when the internal switch is hard to reach. On the software side of things the XR10 Stock Spec is packed with a special firmware that includes pre-configured stock racing profiles for on-road and off-road, it features adjustable throttle and brake PWM frequency settings and the ESC is adjustable using Hobbywing’s WiFi Express module and a mobile device and also using Hobbywing’s LCD programming box.
View the specifications and more images here
ARC have introduced the latest incarnation of their R11 electric touring car kit. The 2017 variant is an evolution of the R11 platform with the refinements made targeting improved consistency in a variety of grip conditions and also upped overall performance. First up comes the new main chassis that is made of specially sourced carbon fibre for higher strength and stiffness while the redesigned shape makes for more balanced flex characteristics. This is further backed by a reshaped upper deck that increases overall chassis stiffness for an improved handling.
Shepherd have announced the latest option part for the Velox F1 in the form of the high rear wing mount. This new option part is especially developed for low grip conditions and allows for a much higher mounting position of the rear wing compared to the standard part. The result is improved downforce and rear stability. The mount is made from high-quality carbon fibre material and it is available from now on.
View a comparison of the two mounts here
Atomic have introduced a 98mm wheelbase aluminium main chassis plate for the AMZ BZ micro RC car. Replacing the standard carbon fibre chassis with a less flexible aluminium part will result in improved car control especially in very high-bite conditions. The chassis is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium, it features extensive machining for optimised flex characteristics and a lower weight and it comes with a black finish and silver chamfered edges for looks and better ground clearance during hard cornering.
Source: Atomic [rcatomic.com]
