Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas Maxx monster truck is a 17mm aluminium wheel hex and spacer set. The 7075 alloy construction allows to securely tighten the wheels without having to worry about warping the original plastic part and causing binding. The set includes four aluminium wheel hexes, four wheel spacers as well as set screws and it is available in red or black anodising.
Hudy have introduced their new must have for running in cold weather conditions, their Exclusive radio winter bag and heat pad. The winter bag for right-handed drivers will keep hands warm no matter the outside temperature thanks to the reusable heat pad. The ultra-lightweight, super-soft bag features extra-large interior space for maximum comfort while handling the transmitter, and the smart design incorporates an externally-accessible pocket for exchangeable and reusable heat pad that generates extra heat for a minimum of 30 minutes. The sleeve is produced from even softer material for maximum tension-free feeling.
Samix have announced the release of a steering knuckle bushing set made of brass. The bushings are precision CNC-machined for a precise fit while the heavy material adds a bit of weight as well as visual impact. The bushings are usable with the original steering knuckles and C-hubs but also with Samix’s optional parts and they come including high-quality 10.9 grade mounting screws.
Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]
Castle Creations have introduced their new 2028 Extreme 800kV sensored brushless motor for large scale applications. The 4-pole 12-slot motor is of an updated design for improved efficiency and less heat build-up. Running modes include sensored and an ultra-efficient sensorless mode and high-strength, high-temperature grade neodymium sintered magnets combined with high-strength Kevlar wrap ensure the integrity of the rotor is not compromised during harsh running conditions. In addition do oversized NMB bearings and a vibration dampening system ensure the longest bearing life possible. Castle’s proprietary winding techniques also allow to produce a stator assembly that is the lowest possible resistance, resulting in a cooler running motor and dual sensor ports ensure optimal installation in pretty much every large-scale vehicle such as the Losi 5ive-T, 5ive-B or DBXL-E.
View a list of the specifications and more images here
Coming from Yokomo and made for the YZ-2CAL3 and DTM3 buggies are new aluminium steering and rear suspension optionals. Starting with the front of the car, new are aluminium bellcranks, a centre link and a bellcrank base, all machined from high-quality aluminium and featuring a black surface coating for wear and looks. The parts are direct replacements for the standard kit items but due to being stronger, they help to improve steering emphasis especially on high-bite surfaces. The bellcrank set, steering link and steering base come separately and they will hit stores very soon. Also new is an aluminium rear upper arm mount for the YZ-2DTM3. It matches the wide suspension mount standard of the dirt spec buggy and due to its geometry it optimises the camber change during suspension compression. The part offers three inner ballstud mounting positions and it come machined from high-quality aluminium and with a black surface coating. Last but not least is an aluminium rear hub carrier set that was designed to support 3mm outer suspension pin setups. The multi-piece rear hubs feature separate camber link ballstud mounts, allowing to easily adjust the turnbuckle length while vertical ball studs make roll centre adjustments a breeze. The set includes composite inserts to change the suspension pin height and using the alloy rear hubs will increase traction on a variety of surfaces while adding overall rigidity and stability.
View some of the other new parts here
ST Racing Concepts have introduced their new 5mm graphite front and rear shock towers for the Arrma Limitless and Infraction speed bash vehicles. The machined shock stays helps reduce the car’s overall weight while improving the rigidity of the front and rear suspension. In addition the carbon fibre parts add great factory looks overall to the main chassis. The towers are available separately or as combo pack.
VP PowerMaster R/C Hobby Fuels have announced the addition of world caliber driver Jeff Hamon to the VP Racing Fuels PowerMaster on-road international race team. Hailing from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Hamon has earned an impressive collections of titles, including Australian and FEMCA Championships, as well as many top ten finishes at the IFMAR 1/8 and 1/10 World Championships. In the search for additional power, fuel mileage, and engine efficiency, VP Racing Fuels’ PowerMaster team developed VP PowerMaster’s 16R and 25R to meet IFMAR specifications. Both “R” blends utilize a high performance castor-based oil packages for additional engine protection. Hamon will compete as part of the VP PowerMaster International team, while extending his expertise for those in need of product support for both Australian and International customers. This is what Jeff had to say about the deal:
I am super excited to join such an iconic international motorsport team! After testing the VP PowerMaster blends, I am positive adding VP to my package will help me grab those great results. VP Racing is the market leader in RC fuels and I look forward to working with them for the future.
Source: VP PowerMaster [vpracingfuels.com]
Arrma have introduced optional rubber compounds for their dBoots Hoons 42/100-2.9 tyres. Designed for the use with the company’s Infraction and Limitless speed bash vehicles, the range now also includes the hard silver and soft gold compound tyres that add to the already existing white rubber compound. Having an impact on overall grip and tyre life the different hardness tyres can also be used to adjust the overall speed available with the hard compound silver rubber offering the most amount of straight line speed followed by white and gold. The tyres are supplied pre-glued on black 5-spoke 17mm hex rims, their are colour-coded for easy identification and come as pairs.
View the silver compound tyres here
