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March 6, 2015

Kawada F500WS formula kit – Coming soon

Kawada has released a preview image of their forthcoming F500WS formula car kit. It appears to build on several parts taken over from the company’s W500 1/12th and 1/10th pan car range with a purpose-designed double wishbone wide track front suspension and a rear link-type suspension that makes use of in-line roll damper as seen on the TRG formula cars. The slim carbon fibre chassis features a stand-up steering servo mount that obviously can be shifted forth and back to fine-tune the steering geometry while the shorty battery mount also allows to shift the pack forth and back. Other features or general information so far remain in the dark but it is understood that Kawada tries to have the kit available by April.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]

March 5, 2015

Protoform PFM-10 190mm bodyshell

Following the success of the PFM-12 GT12 class bodyshell Protoform now introduce the PFM-10 for 190mm touring cars. The body takes its styling cues from the British supercars that call the esses of Silverstone and Brands Hatch home. Made for USGT, GT10 or Spec Grand Touring racing the realistic, GT-style body features a low-slung, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The body is made from .030″ Lexan and comes including injection-moulded wing struts, wing mounting hardware and a decal sheet.

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March 5, 2015

Xray X1 soft front springs

Xray have two new front spring sets available for the X1 formula car. Coming as soft C=3.0 and even softer C=2.0 variant the colour-coded springs help to fine-tune the suspension of the car and they add to the already existing range of C=3.5 to C=6.0 springs. Depending on the stiffness the springs come powder-coated for easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 4, 2015

New Capricorn Tyre Additivator adapters

Capricorn have updated tyre adapters for the Tyre Additivator traction compound applier available. Coming for 1/8th and 1/10th scale wheels the adapters support the inner bead of the rim to prevent deformation, making a more even application of the tyre compound.

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March 4, 2015

Xray 1mm & 2mm orange aluminium shims

Xray have new 3x7mm aluminium shims in anodised orange colour available. Coming as 1mm and 2mm thick variant the shims are ideal for ride height and roll centre adjustments on Xray’s X1 formula car but they also come in handy on many other Xray kits. The shims are available in sets of 10 piece per size.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 4, 2015

New Yuki Model Brainergy hardcase LiPo batteries

Yuki Model from Germany have new hardcase LiPo battery packs available in three different configurations. All are built using 5200mAh 45C cells and they come as 7.4V, 11.1V and 14.8V variant, pre-wired with T-plug connectors and JST XH balancer ports. The red colour hardcases measure 137.5mm in length and 46mm in width with the 2S pack being 25mm high, the 3S battery measures a height of 35mm and the 4S pack is 45mm tall.

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March 4, 2015

Arrowmax 1/10th & 1/8th setup board decals

Following the introduction of a dedicated decal for 1/8th off-road setup boards Arrowmax now have two more available. Coming as combined 1/8th and 1/10th on-road and 1/10th scale on-road specific variant both sport clean and accurate track width and zero toe markings which help during suspension setup. Both stickers are highly liquid resistant and they fit common setup boards or come in handy when building DIY boards.

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March 3, 2015

Hudy Exclusive setup system for Formula cars

Hudy have a new addition to their range of Universal Exclusive setup systems available in the form of a 1/10 Formula specific set. The precision-machined, high-grade aluminium components allow quick, easy and accurate adjustments to the car’s suspension with the entire system being very small, lightweight, and it allows for easy transportation as it features a one screw assembly. The engraved scales and markings are easy to read, and all parts move freely in precision ball-bearings. All Hudy setup systems allow to quickly and easily measure and adjust camber and camber gain, caster, toe, and steering throw symmetry. Included with the Formula specific set come aluminium nuts and wheel adapters.

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