Turkish large scale specialist manufacturer MCD Racing has released a new rear bumper for its Duox 1:5 gas-powered touring car kit. Developed and extensively tested, this bumper prevents body entrapment in the tire and protects the entire rear of your car. With its robust construction, it ensures maximum strength and durability. By assembling the rear bumper to the chassis, you have to remove the rear crash bar from your *TCA/TCB/TCN bodyshell.
Following on from the signing of former Large Scale World Champion Russell Grenenger last month, Hong Nor has announced that former front running nitro onroad racer Mirko Morgenstern has joined their team. The German driver will campaign Hong Nor’s electric GTSe ’23 1:8 GT chassis and commenting on his move to the team said, “I’ve been watching Hong nor for a while. The Gruber-Racing team has done a great job over the last 2 years and has consistently placed the chassis further ahead in the races. in addition, the development of the chassis is really great. After a few talks with team manager Pasquale Kögel, who explained the chassis to me in more detail, I made everything clear with team boss Toni Gruber I’m also looking forward to the time with the GTSe ’23 and hope for maximum success.”
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]
Czech brand MIBO has introduced the Electric Bubble Puller, a practical tool for every RC car racer. It is designed to create a vacuum and pull all air bubbles from your damper or differential oil with a push of a button. Just connect a power supply or battery and you are almost done. With practicality in mind, 2 variants were selected to fit most racers. Even those, who race in more than just one class, can have just one vacuum pump. Two variants of the Bubble Puller are available with one intended for 1:10 racers, both onroad and offroad, and a large version for offroad racers for both 1:10 and 1:8 use. Both of them have a compact, quality design and reliable operation, which simplifies the process of removing air bubbles, making it quicker, easier and more effective. Using an electric vacuum pump for removing air bubbles from RC car damper oil offers several advantages. It helps prevent foaming and cavitation, which can lead to unpredictable suspension behaviour and reduced damping effectiveness and also improves their performance and responsiveness. The package also includes a quality case, ensuring the protection of the pump during transport and storage.
Having launched their new IF14-2 Team Edition at the end of 2022, Infinity has added an 84 piece titanium and aluminium screw set to its parts listing. Titanium is used on the underside of the chassis where strength is required. Aluminium screws are used on the upper surface of the chassis to reduce weight and lower the centre of gravity. The use of aluminium screws also optimises the rigidity balance and flex characteristics of the entire chassis. The upper screws are finished in red colour reflecting Infinity’s branding.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Serpent has released a new optional 12/44 ratio for their SRX8 1:8 GT Chassis. Every year new engines are being developed as engine manufacturers squeeze more power or RPM out of a .21 sized nitro engine. It could also be that more short tracks are running GT than ever before. Either way, Serpent believe it is very important to keep up on what is happening in the market. Their current SRX8 GT car has an internal ratio of 13/44, and it was great for a majority of conditions, however, times have changed and a larger range is needed. Now Serpenr has made an optional ratio 12/44, creating a class specific ratio. Although it seems like a minor change, the on track performance can be quite huge. The outcome would be more acceleration with reduced load on the engine. This will allow you to utilise different ratio splits, or even different fuel mixtures that can result in longer run times.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
MIBO has introduced this adjustable aluminium front body mount for drift cars which features a strong 10mm magnets and hidden structure for clean look of the chassis. The MIBO Stealth Magnetic Front Body Mount offers a unique and innovative solution for attaching the body shell to the chassis, that is now completely invisible. Like other magnetic body mounts, it removes holes and body clips from the bodyshell, but unlike them, it now removes visible parts from the chassis as well. Its aluminium structure is mounted on the inner side of the body, so the chassis keeps a sleek look. Without any posts, or even without front bumper, if you want. Just use a pair of the included magnets as washers under screws in a suitable location. It offers a wide range of adjustments to fit almost any combination of chassis and bodyshell. Featuring variable spacing for magnets, height and angle of the mounting plate, it can be attached by lexan-friendly glue, or double-sided tape. And when tightened properly, it becomes so sturdy, you will never need to worry about it getting loose.
Awesomatix has released new option parts for its Touring Car and 1:12 kits. For its A800 Touring Car platform are new P63-R Damper Pistons for use in D3 and D2.2 Dampers (D2.2 requires AT41-2 Damper Vanes). With a new improved design they give even better volume compensation and sealing of the dampers. These Pistons are made of special anti sticking rubber. The result is more smooth and consistent operating of the dampers. For their A12 1:12 chassis, they have added new 6 degree Alloy Steering Block Posts. With the use of these parts, the weight is reduced 2,3g/pcs compared to the std. steel ST1208/ST1207 steering post combination. ST1207 Steering Block Tubes are not needed with ST1208-C6AL use.
Source: Awesomatix [Facebook.com]
T-Works has released these titanium BB Driveshaft Adapters for the Awesomatix A800R/MMX 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Machined from 64 grade titanium alloy, they are a direct replacement for the standard unit and on the scales come in at 1.35 grams each. Compared to the kit standard adapter that weigh in at 2.48 grams each that is a 45% weight saving.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
