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July 2, 2014

Zen ZFC014 formula 1 chassis kit

Zen have released first images of their forthcoming ZFC014 formula 1 chassis kit. Information on specification and features are pretty vague at the moment but it is understood that the set is a conversion or “80 percent” kit that needs the addition of a Tamiya F104 front end and rear axle/differential. The carbon fibre chassis allows to use shorty LiPo battery packs in longitudinal and transversal position, it offers a single bellcrank steering and the power pod links mount in quite unconventional manner as they span from the most outward end of the chassis to a position way behind the rear axle whereas usually the links mount to the front end of the power pod plate on most cars. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.

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July 1, 2014

Scorpion Z-1410-8500kv Mini-Z brushless motor

Following the release of their first ever line of car-related brushless motors Scorpion now also have an optional motor for Kyosho Mini-Z VE vehicles available. Made to fit both the Mini-Z on-road and buggy chassis, the motor is made using aero grade aluminium and ultra high quality 0.2mm stator steel with high temperature resistant magnets and enamel wires, to work with high efficiency and to produce higher peak power and higher torque in combination with a lower running temperature. Weighting in at 20.5 grams the motor is ultra light weight to increase top speed and acceleration while improving the car’s handling at the same time.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

July 1, 2014

MD Racing MDT15 TC kit – More prototype images

Spanish company MD Racing today released new images of their MDT15 1/10th electric touring car prototype. They show what we understand is a working prototype that will make a first appearance at this weekend’s final round of the 2013/14 Euro Touring Series at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. The car is a mixture of new and proven design ideas and based on a carbon fibre chassis plate with a vertical upper deck construction, carbon fibre A-arms and new design bulkheads which allow to access the front and rear spool/diff without the need to take off the shock towers or shocks. We bring you more information about the kit as soon as we get them.

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July 1, 2014

GForce aluminium on-road car stand

New from GForce comes this aluminium for 1/10th on-road cars. Made from high quality aluminium and coming black or blue anodised the stand features four holes to place shock absorbers while filling the dampers with oil. Laser-etched markings help to not mix them up while upper rubber strips keep the chassis from sliding around excessively. The maintenance stands becomes available this July.

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June 30, 2014

Raceberry Wildfire D06 standard shock stays

For everyone who wishes to run standard length shocks and shock springs on the VBC Wildfire D06, Raceberry now comes to the rescue. The shock towers made from 3mm high-quality carbon fibre material allow to use regular length shocks over the kit’s low-profile dampers without changing the suspension geometry which can be a benefit in various track conditions.

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June 30, 2014

Teamsaxo GT-802 1/8th on-road tyre

Made for 1/8th scale GT cars or 1/8th buggies run on asphalt are the new GT-802 tyres from Teamsaxo. They are moulded from a special compound that has fibres mixed into it to reduce tyre expansion at high speeds or when the tyre temperature raises. A special V-shape tread improves traction on permanent and parking lot tracks and the tyre comes pre-mounted on durable white or black multi-spoke nylon rims.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

June 30, 2014

T.O.P. Racing formula 1 front & rear wings

T.O.P. Racing have new front and rear wings for formula 1 cars available. They resemble the “low nose, high rear wing” appearance of 1990’s F1 cars and are made from durable material. The wings are usable on the T.O.P. Rebel R-F01 as well as Tamiya-standard F1 kits and they come in black or white colour.

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June 27, 2014

Smokem BD7-IIX carbon fibre main chassis plate

Made for the Yokomo BD7 and BD7 2014 is the BD7-IIX chassis from Smokem Racing. On the back of the success of their 418-IIX chassis at various international events in recent months, Smokem now launches the latest iteration of their IIX design for the Yokomo BD7 electric tourers. The chassis utilises a proprietary 2.0mm thick “Pro-Weave” pure carbon fibre construction – which is stiffer than conventional weave but softer than a quasi weave. Together with its smooth contoured design, the BD7-IIX chassis provides improved flex characteristics while the thinner construction delivers a lowered centre of gravity for improved corner speed over a wider range of track conditions.

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