Coming from Radtec are new aluminium pan car side spring retainers for Xray springs. The parts are machined from aluminium, they come black anodised and with engraved markings to allow for a more precise setup. The retainers are designed to take Xray side springs and they are usable with a wide range of 1/10th and 1/12th pan car chassis.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
Team Azarashi have revitalised their iconic Bravo wing set for 1/10th off-road buggies. The set includes a 4WD buggy front wing that makes for improved aerodynamics and front downforce while also protecting the shock tower, shock caps and carpet surface when the buggy is upside down. Also included is a low-drag rear wing that fits most of today’s 4WD buggies. The set is made out of thick heavy duty polycarbonate for improved durability and it is available now.
Former World Champion and veteran racer, Mark Pavidis has announced his split with tyre and accessory brand AKA. Along with Gil Losi Jr. and Joel Johnson, Mark was part of a World Champion trio whose developments for AKA lead to multiple National, International and World Championship titles. In a statement on social media Mark says:
I wanted to let everyone know that today I was let go from AKA Products. It was a very rewarding opportunity to start something from nothing. Along the way we won multiple National and World Championships all over the world. I want to thank all of the customers, racers and vendors I was able to work with along the way.
Exotek have introduced new titanium Puck bones for MIP bi-metal driveshaft systems as well as a heavy duty 81T POM spur gear for the B64 buggy. Starting with the driveshaft dog bones, they are available as 76mm front bones for the Team Associated B64 buggy and also as shorter 67mm bones for the TLR 22 4.0 and AE B6 67mm CVA/hub/axle sets. At half the weight of steel and twice the strength of aluminium the driveshaft dogbones increase durability and reduce wear and tear. The replacement parts for the MIP bi-metal bone puck sets are machined from polished and laser-etched Ti 6-4 titanium and they come as pairs and separately for the front and rear of the buggy.
Xray have introduced a lightweight foam front bumper for the GTX8 1/8th GT car. The high-density bumper is cut from a special, lightweight foam with the part weighing 19g less compared to the standard bumper. It is yet very strong to ensure exceptional chassis protection.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Team Associated is the Factory Team 4-shoe clutch gauge. The tool was designed to detect worn-out clutch shoes that can negatively impact the performance of the clutch and cause an engine to intermittently flame out even when tuned properly. The “Go or No Go” style gauge is placed over the clutch shoes and rotated in the direction of the arrows, the smallest internal measurement profile of the gauge, 23.40mm, determines if the shoes are too worn – with new shoes, it will turn only slightly. If the shoes are smaller than the tool, the shoes need to be replaced for optimal performance. The tool works with a complete clutch assembly either installed or uninstalled on an engine. This eliminates the need for expensive measuring devices such as callipers or micrometers. The tool is made from hard-anodised aluminium and works on Team Associated 4-shoe clutch (stock B3.1 #81370) and Losi 4-shoe style clutches (steel and aluminium).
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
LMR have released their all-new RC Lifestyle car bag for 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles. It is ideal for track days, club racing or even overseas competitions with its aircraft cabin compatible size and design. The bag can be carried using the small handles on the side or, but found in the rear zipped compartment are two straps that turn this bag into a backpack. Suitable for both 1/8th and 1/10th buggies and cars, this bag is capable of carrying 2 vehicles of either scale simultaneously or one car plus accessories, such as up to 30 sets of spare tyres. On top of that, there is a further zip pocket for carrying manuals, set up sheets, decals, pit board, towels and more. The padded main compartment provides the ideal protection for your most valuable RC items and the bag is branded with the iconic LMR design to make the bag stand out from the crowd, not only that, LMR are offering the opportunity to personalise the bag with the inclusion of the name of the driver’s team, club or even the name incorporated into the design.
Shepherd have introduced the next evolution step of their successful Velox F1 platform. The Velox F1 2018 features a new battery mount system that utilises a new carbon fibre battery brace and upper plate that accommodates a rubber O-ring to secure the battery pack while also shifting the pack about 2.6mm towards the rear for increased traction and easier handling characteristics. To further improve the Velox Revolutionary Shock System the latest evolution of floating pistons is also included in the kit from now on. With the help of an additional O-ring the new floating piston completely prevents any possible tilt of the piston inside the shock absorber resulting in a fully leak-free and easy to adjust operation.
