Coming in mid-December is Zero Tribe’s 2.0mm aluminium chassis for their Yokomo BD9 Mid mid-motor chassis conversion kit. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks, the chassis comes in handy when running in high-bite track conditions as it reduces overall chassis flex for a more controlled ride in grippy carpet or asphalt conditions.
Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]
ProTek have announced the release of their new 34mm 4-shoe off-road clutch for 1/8th buggies and trucks. The premium level clutch features a 34mm aluminium 4-shoe flywheel with removable steel pins so drivers can replace them when needed. A complete set of four 1.0, and four 0.9 springs are included, so owners can mix and match spring rates as needed to tune the engagement to suit the engine, track conditions and personal preferences. The clutch is available in two sets, with all 7075 aluminium or mixed aluminium and carbon shoes, both come with clutch nut and flywheel collet, creating an all inclusive high performance clutch system.
View the mixed shoe clutch set here
Helix Designs have announced the release of their new Pro Cut body foam cushions that are made to close the gap between the front of the body shell and the car’s bumper. Using the foams will prevent body rub and gives optimal body performance. The cushions measure 12x35mm and are available in 16-piece packs of 1.8mm, 3mm or 6mm thickness.
View the other thicknesses here
Kyosho have introduced their new V2 aluminium clutch bell for the V-One R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kits. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a special hard-coated surface treatment, the small-diameter clutch bell offers a lower weight than the previous #VZW429 clutch bell for improved drivetrain efficiency while adding overall durability at the same time. The clutch bell is usable for kits such as the R4 Evo.2, R4 Evo, R4s II and R4s.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
GForce have introduced their new Assault series low centre of gravity 7.6V LiHV shorty batteries. Available as 4600mAh pack, measuring 93×46×24mm and weighing in at 204g, and also as lightweight 3500mAh variant, measuring 93×46×18mm and weighing in at 155g, the two are ideal for demanding off-road and on-road applications alike. Both are built using high-quality 60C/110C cells, they feature protective hardcases and utilise 4mm bullet-type connector tubes.
Coming from Xtreme Racing and made for the Arrma Mojave truck are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers. Machined from high-quality 5mm carbon material the towers replace the standard aluminium shock stays and they feature additional shock mounting holes for extra adjustability. The shock stays are available separately for the front and the rear of the vehicle.
View the rear shock tower here
Yeah Racing have introduced their new digital pit scale that allows to measure the weight of differentials as well as tyres and even wheel loads. With a measuring range of 0.1g to 1000g the multi-functional scale is usable for a wide range of applications and it features a backlit display as well as a protective cover while being small enough for easy storage and carrying.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming from SMJ is their new Kabuto Spec2 exhaust set for 1/8th on-road racing. It makes use of an O.S. based T2080 pipe and an MR02 manifold which results in increased torque in the low to mid RPM range. Included in the set comes all needed mounting hardware such as springs and silicone gaskets.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
