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This corner weight system by Arrowmax is designed to measure their car’s corner weight distribution easily and make necessary weight adjustments to balance their cars for the best performance. A well balanced car is generally easier to drive quicker due to the increased car’s stability. The corner weight system comes with a case designed specifically for easy accessibility and storage.

As teased earlier in the week, Pro-Line have today released full details on the new Axis bodies for Mugen MBX8, TLR 8ight-X and Associated RC8B3.2. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the nitro engine and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape…

More new bodies from Pro-Line with the introduction of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor for the Traxxas Rustler and the Axis SC body. The F-150 truck body is a detailed and functional replica which includes all the rugged Raptor style and attitude that you want and expect while being a direct fit onto the stock cage and body mounting system. This body completely transforms your Rustler 4×4 and allows you to add a custom paint job to your truck. The body comes pre-cut from the Pro-Line factory, so you just need to add paint along with the stock internal cage/body…

Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced the follow up to their ubiquitous Twister touring car shell, the Twister Speciale. Developed using the most advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics software to analyse flows and vortex generations, several iterations and a massive track test session lead to an optimal balance, extremely high downforce level and improved aerodynamic efficiency. This resulting body shell gives more corner speed, more rotation along with more top speed.

Having teased this body shell earlier this month, Protoform have finally unveiled their Corvette C8 for 1/12th scale. This officially licensed body is perfectly suited for GT12 class racing with all the exceptional details of its 1:1 counterpart including aggressive cab forward design, striking front splitter and sculpted side doors and vents are captured using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology. The extensive decal sheet lets you deck out your C8 with Corvette branded windshield headers, number plates, “Jake” skulls and USA flags. The C8 fits any 1:12 pan car or GT12 specific chassis and is formed…

Serpent have introduced the Natrix 750 Evo, the follow up to the company’s successful line of 1/10th 200mm nitro cars. Starting with the back bone of the car, the chassis has been improved regarding its flex characteristics and now takes on the isolated weight bridge from the 989 and incorporates a way to use a small adjustable weight in the front for high grip conditions. The rear suspension is all new and features the possibility of a toe change during suspension travel which due to its unique design there is zero binding under all circumstances. In the neutral position the…

Ultimate Racing release their new 4S 120C 7500mAh graphene HV LiPo battery stick pack. This 15.2v 4S battery is a standard size equivalent to two 2S stick batteries and weighs approximately 560g. It comes with an XT90 connection to avoid false contacts and a separate balancer cable for use during the charging process.

OS Engines in Japan have announced the release of the new OS Speed Ronda Drake edition engine. Identical in specification to the latest Adam Drake edition B21 engine, we would argue that his wife’s engine looks much cooler with its pink cooling head with black and white print and matching pink venturi insert. Originally only meant for the US market, the Japanese company has decided to make it available to all markets in an engine only or combo kit.

The new M5S from Ultimate is based on the OS B2103 Type R engine, a 5-port long-stroke engine that offers great power at medium-high speeds. The cooling head, the crankcase cover plate and the carburettor feature a new design, while the new DLC-coated crankshaft has two tungsten counterweights for smooth rotation and better balancing. It comes fitted with a ceramic rear bearing, the 22E carburettor and an O-ring under the cooling head for reducing vibration and preventing dust from entering the engine.