CSO have released these optional shock bodies for Mugen’s MTX-5 and MRX-5 chassis. The parts are CNC machined from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium for reduced chance of breakage during racing and are hard coated for a smooth movement of the shock’s piston.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
T.O.P. Racing got in touch to show us a new option part for the Sabre FD Mini chassis in the form of CNC-machined aluminium steering hubs. The parts are specially designed to suit the car’s steering geometry, improve strength and make maintenance easier as the number of steering parts is reduced. Using the aluminium steering hubs also improve the heat dissipation to reduce the front tyre temperature.
Click here to view a picture of the mounted part
After a successful season in 2010/2011 Xray is proud to announce that the 2011/2012 Euro Touring Series will be again supported and sponsored by Xray. Both the ETS organisers and the Xray company have agreed to create a mutual cooperation that will see the Slovakian company as a primary sponsor of the world’s biggest r/c touring car championship. This is a great news for all Xray drivers as the Xray factory team will be available at all six rounds of the ETS to provide full support and service. Xray guarantees that their service team will also be available at every race with a complete range of all spare parts and will provide technical and set-up help to all Xray drivers. Just look for the familiar Xray tent. To cap it all off, all Xray drivers at every race will receive a FREE promo package that includes Xray T-shirt, pit towel and stickers.
More new products from Elangears, who continue to expand their setup tool line with the release of this new ride height gauge. Available in orange and black, they allow for quick measurement under the chassis between 2 and 11mm in 0.5mm increments.
Source: Elangears [elangears.com]
Former factory driver Andreas Myrberg from Sweden has gotten in touch to tell us about his new product & distribution venture called AME. Under that company T-Shox is a new brand which focuses on shocks and accessories for shocks, with their first product aiming to reinvent the traditional shock absorber. The first release will be for the 1/10 touring class and the prototypes will make their race debut at this weekend’s ETS season opener in Germany with both Andreas and test driver Freddy Südhoff running the new units. A unique design in that the shock shaft goes through the top and bottom of the shock, this configuration eliminates the need for a volume compensation bladder and ensures that the shaft is perfectly aligned in the shock body at all times, reducing wear and friction. The benefits, which early testing has confirmed, are more grip and steering yet giving the car a super smooth feel. You can view more photos and details on the company website here.
Hudy have released this very handy and useful double-sided compact box for hardware storage. Tough, durable translucent plastic box has 10 fixed and 16 adjustable internal compartments and a separate latching cover on each side. Easy, quick-access storage for small parts it features high-quality Hudy graphics.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
The new V2 short course wheel range from HPI simplifies tire assembly and adds extra tuning power to your racing arsenal. This new design uses the same HPI and HB tires and foams that fit the original HPI short course wheels and have the added advantage of increased outer sidewall stiffness for better traction and handling in the turns and curves of your local off-road track.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
Roche RC have introduced new heavy duty differential cup joints for the Tamiya gear differential (Unit II) for TRF417 and TA05/06. The lightened cups are made from ultra hard steel material and given a special heat treatment for increased durability.
View the TA05 & TA06 joints here
