Yeah Racing have introduced an aluminium centre driveshaft for the Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 on-road car. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised blue or black the shaft is a drop fit and a welcomed replacement of the standard composite item. Using the metal centre driveshaft will improve durability and drivetrain efficiency especially when running higher power motors.
View the black colour driveshaft here
Coming from MonacoRC is their new Professional electric screwdriver for the use with standard 1/4” power tool tips. Offering a compact size the electric rotary tool fits most tool boxes while not taking much space in the pit area. A non-slip rubber-clad handle and an LED light make for effortless wrenching while the 1/4” quick release collet will accept any 1/4” tool tip. The tool, that is available in black or red colour, also features a built-in USB rechargeable Li-Ion battery that will deliver up to 40 minutes of constant operation, allowing for hours of building, setup and maintenance time.
Contact’s popular “A” foam LMP12 tyres are now available on highest performance black wheels. The A foam is Contact’s most durable, affordable tyre. Perfect for racers that want to go many runs without taking the wheels off the car during weekly club racing. The wear rate of this foam is the lowest in the range, even lower than seen with “T” foam. It rarely offers the overall performance of the others, however in lower traction conditions; occasionally it is a match for the more expensive options. Suggested for use on Primafelt or CRC Black carpet, or when oily additive is in use. The front tyres are available in Double Pink 35 shore, Magenta 32 shore, and Pink 30 shore hardnesses while the rear range includes Magenta 32 shore, Pink 30 shore and Soft Pink 28 shore variants.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Team Associated have introduced the new Factory Team aluminium turnbuckle ball set for the RC8B3.1 series of kits. The set, made from durable hard-anodised 7075 aluminium, prevents rust, which minimises corrosion and promotes smooth action of the turnbuckles. The set also results in 5g weight savings over the stock steel turnbuckle balls and it fits the RC8B3.1, RC8B3.1e, RC8T3.1, and RC8T3.1e.
Xpress have introduced their new GT Competition pre-glued wheel sets featuring 36X or 40X tyres and white multi-spoke rims. The wheels use standard 12mm wheel hexes and 0mm offset, making them suitable for nearly all 1/10th on-road touring car chassis with the multi-spoke rim design enhancing the overall looks especially in GT and FWD classes while the 36X and 40X rubber tyres ensure exceptional traction, making the pre-glued wheels a good hand-out or control tyre.
Following the introduction of a brass front bumper mount for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks, Samix now also offer an aluminium variant. Like the brass version the alloy part incorporates an adjustable servo mount for the use with most standard-size servos while the rigid metal construction offers increased stability for the chassis assembly. In addition the mount relocates the servo position to the front of the chassis while maintaining the correct steering geometry. The mount is available in blue or black anodising, it features machined silver edge details and laser-etched Samix logos.
Yeah Racing have announced the release of their all-new aluminium essential conversion kit for the Traxxas Ford GT 4-Tec 2.0 on-road car. The set includes front and rear lower arms, C-hubs, steering knuckles, as well as rear hubs all made of high-quality aluminium and coming blue or black anodised. Also included are steel suspension shafts as well as steel front and rear CV-style driveshafts. While adding visual impact the parts also offer increased rigidity and a lot less flex compared to the standard moulded plastic parts. The suspension parts set is available in blue or black anodising and all parts are also up for grabs individually.
View the black colour set here
Coming from Axon is an 8-piece set of 0.5mm thick 3mm inner diameter Teflon shims for the use as wheelbase washers on 1/10th scale cars. The precision-machined shims are made to be used in place of standard composite or aluminium shims with the reduced friction of the Teflon material ensuring smoother suspension movement under load. The shims are usable on all vehicles with 3mm suspension shims.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
