New for the KM Racing K8 1/8th scale is an upgraded set of front and rear shocks. The new sets, which include a pair of front or rear shocks include the new hardened spring steel shock shafts. Both sets come with all parts necessary to build two complete sets of shock absorbers with the rear shock also able to be used on the H-K1 1/10th scale chassis.
Ride tires have announced their updated Rex30 touring car carpet tire which has been successfully used in the Euro Touring Series last season. The Rex30 rubber compound remains the same but it is now mounted on an updated dish wheel for a better fit and truer mounting. The LT2 insert is also entirely new, ultra light weight and made of durable high density JB type foam. This new tire will be the control tire for both the 2014/15 season of the ETS as well as the new Essex Winter Series in the UK. Available at the end of August.
Source: Ride [rc-ride.co.jp]
With the upcoming Winter season ahead Vampire Racing introduce a new LiPo battery pack for 1/18th scale micro cars. Coming in a protective hardcase, just like the bigger 1/10th scale counterparts, the 7.4V pack is built from high-performance 2000mAh 50C cells for improved acceleration and higher top speeds compared to other micro packs. Included with the battery comes a pair of 3.5mm bullet-type connectors and a 2mm plug for the balancer port.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Schumacher introduce new Core RC accessories such as a camber gauge, an engine stopper and fuel pipe clips. Starting with the camber gauge, the tool is made from lightweight plastic and it offers an adjustment range of ±10 degree while the design allows for simple trackside camber checks in seconds. Also new is the engine stopper tool with handy pocket clip. Used to kill the engine by putting in the exhaust outlet you never burn your fingers again stopping your nitro engine. Last but not least is a set of plastic fuel tube clips that keep the fuel line of nitro cars looking neat and tidy.
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To celebrate the release of the ARC R10 2015, Team ARC introduce a limited edition Black colour R10 2015. The Black Edition not only comes fitted with matte black aluminium components, but it is fully loaded right out of the box with the most common upgrades including double joint front universal drive shafts, split front and rear blocks, black aluminium turnbuckles, belt tensioner as well as a full set of anti-roll bars. Also included is a black steel and a stainless steel screw set. A full Black Edition toe block set is available soon.
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Two decades after their iconic “McLaren” and “Benetton” style 1/10th Formula 1 bodyshells Protoform soon have new F1 shells available. Modelled to resemble 2014-ish “penis” nose and 2012-ish “platypus” nose cars, the bodies should fit most of today’s formula chassis when combined with a low front wing, making for a welcomed alternative to the many non-scale F1 bodies out there. We bring you more information about the forthcoming releases as soon as they become available.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Revolution Design Racing Products introduce their new Ultra Tire Glue. The specially formulated CA glue is ideal for on-road and off-road rubber tires as the low viscosity allows the adhesive to fill even the smallest of gaps for reliable bonding. The glue comes in handy 20g bottles with a fine tip for easy application while the needle-equipped cap keeps the tip free from glue over a long time.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
KO Propo now have the new RSx12 1/12th scale servo available. The results have been great so far with Josh Cyrul TQ and winning last weekend at the ROAR Nationals and Ishioka Hayato winning the Japan 1/12 Nationals last month. The metal and aluminium gear servo measures 33x26x15mm, it weighs in at 26g and pull up to 7.5kg-cm at a speed of 0.13s thanks to its coreless motor.
Source: KO Propo [kopropoamerica.com]
