These new CNC machined aluminium 0° toe-in rear hub carriers from STRC are designed for the Associated DR10 dragster. They allow racers to trim-out the rear toe-in for more straight-line top speed. Machined from high quality aluminium, the bearing holes on these hubs are drilled post-anodising to ensure the best possible fit of the hub bearings. Available in anodised black, gun metal, blue and orange.
Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]
Cheat-Parts Racing have introduced this low viscosity bearing oil. A 100% premium synthetic oil with ultra-low viscosity for low rolling resistance, it comes in a 10ml (.34 fl oz) bottle with needle tip for accurate application.
Source: Cheat Parts [cheat-parts.com]
NathoBuilds has released two new brass weights for Associated buggies, one for under the servo and another for under the ESC. Both have been designed and machined by NathoBuilds from 2mm thick brass with the servo plate adding 34g and the ESC plate 49g. Finished with a chamfered edge, it comes supplied with the required mounting hardware.
Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]
From Xray for the XB8E/XT8E is this CNC-machined fan holder made from premium 2.5mm graphite material designed for saddle pack layout. The fan holder reduces vibrations from the chassis and thus increasing lifetime of the fan.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
RSRC are extending their line of products with this new carbon fibre setup board. Compatible for all 1/8 and 1/10 RC cars and trucks it has been produced from real 3mm carbon fibre, reinforced with fibre glass inside. Giving your pit area that racing/factory look, the board offers a flat surface to control all the settings of your RC car such as camber, geometry, ground clearance, droop etc. The board is finished off with the RSRC engraved logo and glossy finish.
Hudy’s popular aluminium setup wheels are now also available for 1/8th GT vehicles. Ideal for setup and tweak correction duties, the wheels bolt on just like normal wheels, however due to their high precision they help when adjusting suspension camber, toe setting and for tweaking the car. The wheels are machined from aluminium, they come black anodised and with white, laser-etched markings and they fit all standard GT axles.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
From Arrowmax come more tools in their 10th anniversary limited edition tools line. The new additions include a 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm ball hex head. Sporting new features such as an improved CNC machined aluminium handle, smaller hexagonal holes and higher resistance materials used for the tips are designed for racers to work on their tasks on hand with maximum comfort. This ergonomic tool is designed to let racers engage in repetitive motions comfortably for long hours wrenching on their cars, be it before a race meet or after the race for maintenance. The sizes on the signature honeycomb holes have been reduced to provide a sleeker look, but also to provide better grip and comfortability. The use of these new materials for the tips have increased its durability by 300% with the exterior of the tips special-coated.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Hasi Tuned is a new O.S. R21 GT based nitro engine intended for use in 1/8th GT cars. The power plant is professionally tuned and offers a differently timed crankshaft as well as modified case and sleeve. The specifications aim to increase top speed while giving extra power over the whole RPM range, with a special focus on fuel consumption. Optionally the motor can be pre-run-in in order to offer instant and exceptional performance on the track. The engine is also available separately or as combo including the T-2060SC and MB01-70 (M2003SC) exhaust system.
View the engine internals here
