Yokomo has just released details of their new SuperDrift SD2.0 1:10 drift chassis. The SD series of tuning drift cars, which can achieve various specifications by reconfiguring parts, has evolved into the latest version, SD2.0. While keeping the basic design of graphite double-deck chassis and gear-drive RWD, a thorough review of the weight balance and changes to the front Ackermann ratio have been made to further accentuate the latest RWD drift style.
Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has released a new series of oval body shells intended for 200mm Pan Car racing. Three body option are available, two Nascar, the Dega and Darlington, and one Pick-Up truck, the Bristol. The Dega and Darlington are produced in 0.75mm ‘Light’ version while Bristol is formed in standard 1mm version. The kit includes the rear wings, the fixing screws, decals of the headlights & grilles, and the masking for the windows.
Japanese RC Drift car manufacturer Rêve D has introduced a new R-tune spring specially tuned for RDX car kit, which uses the “SWO” material that has been proven in the R-tune series. By adopting a new “SWO” material and making it easier to induce initial subduction even at higher spring rates gives a strong kicking feeling and control performance are realised at a high level. The spring length is 23mm, which is the shortest length in the Rêve D product. By shortening the spring, it is possible to suppress the elongation of the suspension and apply the surface pressure to the tyre stably both front and rear. It can be used for both the front and rear, and the line-to-line contact structure, which is popular in the R-tune spring series, continues to be used. By swapping the top and bottom of the spring, it is possible to instantly adjust according to the road surface conditions and driving skill. There are 3 spring types in the lineup – soft, medium hard, hard, and Rêve D have an all-set that contains all three types in a special box.
Hong Kong’s 3Racing has published photos of the first build prototype of their upcoming new 1:10 M Chassis kit. The new 210mm wheelbase M Chassis gets its design brief from their Cero Touring Car and still features some 3D printed parts in the build. With no release date given for the new M-Chassis, which is set to be also offered in a FWD kit, they did hint that the final kit release is still some time way.
RC Maker has evolved one of its most popular products with the introduction of their brand new Carbon Tweak Stick Pro End Plates. These new end plates feature a black anodised 7075 aluminium hub with a carbon attachment that locates onto the upper bulkheads of your touring car. The hub features a vertical grub screw which locks the end plate down to the stick, making sure it always stays flat and in the same place. This design keeps the whole assembly more sturdy whilst you apply pressure to the stick. The new Tweak Stick Pro End Plates fit both the existing RC Maker tweak stick, and their new Tweak Stick Pro. So if you’ve already got the Original Tweak Stick, you can just upgrade with the new end plates. The new tweak stick pro stick itself, has some cool features which work well with these new end plates, and also offer access to centre motor mount screws which wasn’t possible on the original tweak stick. This new Tweak Stick Pro is sold separately to these end plates. Different cars require different versions of these end plates, so RC Maker offer different versions for each car.
New from Xray for their X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car is this steering plate with 7.5mm spacing. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, it improves cornering speed and on-power steering and is suitable for indoor and outdoor tracks with low to medium traction. The bearings are factory pressed into the steering plate which eliminates play in the assembly. The steering plate allows for a screw and shim to be mounted to the bottom of the steering for a precise steering lock adjustment.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Five years after the original release of their first ever 1:10 200mm nitro onroad kit, Creation Model has released the Infinity IF15-II. With the IF15 enjoying two World Championship title wins, the latest touring car kit features a number of updates to its predecessor all of which have been extensively tested in competition in prototype cars by Infinity’s strong factory team driver line-up. The IF15-II gets a new chassis on which there is a new rear end geometry thanks to a new rear bulkhead, new shock stay & shocks, and rear stabilizer. The car also gets new parallel joints front and rear as well as a new brake unit. The radio plate is redesigned as is the engine mount and the kit also comes with Infinity’s new black black pulley & diffs.
Adding to its range of products, MIBO has released a new range of hex wrenches. Featuring a light carbon handle and very hard tip with an all black handle and tip finish, the wrench size is marked on the aluminium insert of the handle. The MIBO Allen Wrench is designed with the needs of RC racing enthusiasts in mind. It’s lightweight carbon design makes it easy to carry in your pit box or toolbox. Thanks to sufficient dimensions and a solid surface it’s also comfortable during extensive use. The tip material was custom-made and thoroughly tested to find an optimal balance of hardness. The hex edges are highly resilient from stripping, so if you want a tip, that survives occasional bolt head strips without any harm, this one is for you. And while it’s not advised to use it as a lever, it’s still not overly easy to snap.
Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]
