Xray have introduced new, lowered front suspension mounts for the T4 touring car. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming orange anodised the mounts lower the hinge pins by 0.5mm compared to the kit parts for a higher roll centre setting and thus increased steering and traction in low to medium traction conditions. The 1-piece suspension hangers use the original composite suspension pin inserts and they are available separately.
Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 series of off-road and on-road cars is the Pro Composite radio tray set. Included are a composite plastic 1-piece radio tray that is decked out with carbon fibre receiver and battery compartment covers. While looking the part the matte finish lids also reinforce the whole assembly for improved chassis stiffness. An additional mounting position further strengthens the radio box area. The radio tray set is usable with the S35-3 nitro buggy, S35-3 nitro truck and the S35-GT nitro GT car.
Exotek have released a limited edition run of their popular GT-Z Mini Apex Touring body shell as well as a drag link set for the Team Associated RC18, Apex and Rival kits. Starting with the limited re-release of the GT-Z body for the classic Team Associated 18R and 1:18 Apex. The lid is all about performance with its high down force wing, sculpted fenders, sleek hood line and super low profile roof line. The GT-Z is designed with extra room in the wheel wells to eliminate wheel rub. The body comes clear and it fits 155mm to 165mm wheelbase cars.
Adding protection and visual impact is Yeah Racing’s new aluminium bumper plate for the Tamiya TT02 touring car. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes blue anodised and with machined silver edge details. The brace is a direct replacement for the standard plastic part and it includes mounting hardware.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Zen Racing have introduced their new double left clamping positive wheel lock hub for 1/12th scale pan cars. This new design left clamping hub will fit any of today’s 1/12th scale axles and it is made to give a positive location to the wheel which when secured will not twist or buckle. The double clamp screws also ensue the hub does not slip on the axle and supports the hub to run true. The hub is wider than normal hubs so rear track width adjustment may be required.
Coming from RC Speed Secrets and available for the 12mm 1/10th scale big bore shocks of Team Associated and Team Losi Racing are the Next Level 3×1.4+1.0 tapered Cheater shock pistons. The pistons are CNC-machined from high-quality material for a perfect fit, offer three larger 1.4mm and one smaller 1.0mm hole and their tapered shape allows for faster action than a standard flat piston, making it a “tweener tuning option” between the feel of the Flat 1.5 and 1.4 Cheater pistons. The parts are available for the 12mm big bore shocks of AE and TLR and they come in sets of two.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
Made for Traxxas’ TRX-4 trail truck are brass spring retainers from Yeah Racing. Machined from high-quality material and sporting a shiny, natural finish the cups add weight to the lower part of the chassis for an overall lower centre of gravity and added traction. The set includes four spring retainers that are a direct replacement for the stock parts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
T-Works have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Mugen MTC1 touring car in the form of ECS shaft bushings, front spool cups and anti-roll bar pivot balls. The ECS shaft bushings/couplers, front blade spool cups and anti-roll bar balls are direct replacements for the standard kit items and they are made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium for a low weight and come hard-anodised for wear.
