VP-Pro have introduced a new air filter foam specially designed for the Tekno RC nitro vehicles. Made from a high-tech foam the air filter will ensure maximised airflow while offering exceptional protection even against the smallest of dust particles. The 2-stage filter element is a direct fit on Tekno RC’s air filter.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the BD8SV Stock touring car kit that is aimed especially at stock class racing. Based off of the popular BD8 the SV kit will feature larger 40T diff pulleys for increased drivetrain efficiency and optimised chassis roll balance. Also included is the PCS Pitch Control System that improves chassis stability at high speeds and during cornering while a milder steering response makes it easier to carry the momentum through corners without sacrificing overall steering emphasis. The BD8SV comes as full kit from the end of June with a conversion set for current BD8 owners being available in the near future.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th scale 4WD buggies. First up is the front shock stay that utilises the standard kit geometry but sports an updated design for improved looks and greater durability, making it especially useful on those demanding dirt and astro turf tracks. The rear shock tower, just like the front part, is cut to match the standard kit geometry and it sports an updated design for improved looks and greater durability, but on top of this an additional lower row of rear camber link mounting holes allows for an optimised rear roll centre which can be beneficial in a variety of track conditions. Both the front and rear shock stays are cut from high-quality carbon fibre, they are available separately and fit the B64 and B64D buggies.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of buggies, trucks and cars are soft, ribbed shock absorber volume compensators. The membranes are of a softer material than stock which results in reduced shock rebound, making them ideal for bumpy or high speed tracks. Internal ribbings ensure they maintain their shape even when the going gets tough as does the heavy duty rubber material. The membranes come in sets of four and they fit the XB8, XT8 and GTX8 kits.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Hitec have introduced their new H4 Plus DC/DC 4-port smart charger. Housed in an all-aluminium case the device features a 32-bit microprocessor, 128x64px back-lit display and four 150W charge outputs. With the Channel Bridge Function a total of 300W charge power can be achieved with the charger offering multi-chemistry abilities to charge LiHV, LiPo, LiFe as well as NiXX and Pb batteries. The DC charger furthermore offers built-in cell check functions as well as a Lithium chemistry battery discard function.
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HB Racing have introduced a HD centre driveshaft dogbone for the 817T series of truggies. The dogbone is thicker in diameter, which increases the strength and durability of the drivetrain. It is standard equipment on the centre/rear of the HB Racing D817T truggy and centre/front of the E817T truggy and it can also be used as a heavy duty option part on the centre/front of the E817 buggy.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations and made for Axial’s SCX10 series of off-road vehicles is the Onyx bearing set. Precision manufactured to ABEC-3 standards the ball races are lubed with premium Japanese Kyodo Yushi grease for a lower starting torque and thus greatly reduced drag compared to other greased bearings. They also are of a dual seal design with an outer rubber seal to protect against dirt contamination while the inner metal shield lowers operating friction. The ball races are ideal replacements for kit or RTR bearings with the Axial SCX10 set including 22 ball bearings.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced new optional parts for the Team Associated B6 and B64 series of off-road vehicles. First up is a revised front shock tower for flat arm equipped B6 buggies. Made from tough 5mm carbon fibre and offering an updated design, the shock tower has the outer shock mounting holes removed and thanks to shortened ears it is less prone to break, adding toughness to AE’s latest 2WD buggy.
