Speedzone have introduced their new 13.5T tuned motor, a hopped-up variant of the standard version. The tuned motors feature a stricter tolerance sensor board, better asymmetry, rotor test, motor test, ceramic bearings, aluminium screws and they come with a motor readout.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Kyosho have released their new KT531P and KT432PT compatible receiver unit for the Mini-Z Evo car. The new interchangeable receiver unit supports Kyosho’s own KT series transmitters and allows to use the Mini-Z Evo cars with a range of different radios.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming from Yokomo and made for their BD9 touring car are new HVF fluorine-coated shock shafts and a C-clip type rear aluminium axle shaft. Starting with the shock shafts the 19.1mm long items are a direct fit and thanks to the slick HVF fluorine coating, that was developed in cooperation with Axon, they will ensure even finer shock action, allowing to absorb the smallest of suspension movement for improved traction in all racing condition. The shafts come in sets of four and they are available now.
Xpress have introduced their all-new GripXero D1 RWD drift car kit that combines design elements of their popular Xpresso and Execute series on-road kits. Developed with competition drift car racing in mind, the chassis features several performance oriented design elements such as the new inboard front suspension, a narrow main chassis plate, highly adjustable pivot ball suspension elements, an adjustable centre of gravity ESC and gyro mount as well as a multifunctional rear diff that can also be built as a solid axle. Other features include matte finish high-weave carbon fibre parts, the highly adjustable Xpress On-Power Control rear end, a hybrid gear and belt transmission and also a high centre of gravity motor mount. The kit is rounded out by red anodised 7075 aluminium turnbuckles and alloy parts and a carbon fibre steering angle limiter.
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Coming from HB Racing and made for their 1/8th scale D8 series buggy and truggy platforms is a new 2-dot B front suspension mount. This new B (+0.7mm) front suspension hanger is a middle setting between the 1-dot and 3-dot mounts. It was developed based on feedback from HB Racing’s team drivers as a good all-around setup. The B mount allows racers to fine-tune the front kick-up and roll centre as it controls the location of the rearmost end of the front suspension hinge pins. A higher B mount location makes the car smoother and easier to drive when the grip is high. The mount comes machined from aluminium and is anodised in black for wear and looks.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Exotek Racing have announced the release of a high speed carbon fibre chassis conversion set for the HPI WR8 Flux Gymkhana 1/8 4WD rally car. The extra light weight conversion that removes all of the unneeded parts and hardware that transforms the WR8 into a super streamlined and race worthy performance chassis, scrubbing about 220g of weight compared to the stock set up. The rigid but very light weight carbon fibre chassis is mated to a reinforced alloy nose plate for durability and the optimised weight balance via extra mounting holes allows the motor and battery to be mounted at the rear of the chassis for improved rear traction and jumping balance. Alloy battery cups are multi-positioned to allow front or rear and left or right weight balance which is great for 2S or 3sS battery positioning using hard case batteries. Finally, the chassis is topped off with an alloy centre chassis brace and alloy servo mounts to also improve on lowering the overall centre of gravity.
Yeah Racing have introduced an aluminium gear diff cover for the M-07, TA-06 and XV-01 kits. Machined from high-quality material and coming blue anodised for wear and looks the part is a direct fit on the gear diff units, reducing gear cage deformation under acceleration and braking, making for increased gear and transmission life.
Coming from Xray and made for their XB2 series of buggies is an adjustable carbon fibre and aluminium battery holder. The construction ensures improved battery fit and more secure mounting all while offering a unique design. The mount allows to use standard shorty type hardcase batteries of various dimensions and from different manufacturers. To eliminate play and battery movement, the height, width and length of the mount are fully adjustable. Slots in the graphite backstops allow to adjust the length and width while swivel battery straps hold down the pack. The adjustable holder and the battery backstops are CNC-machined from lightweight aluminium while the battery holders are machined from premium lightweight graphite material.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
