Serpent have introduced an updated 2-speed gearbox housing for the 977 and GT8 cars. With thicker walls the housing will not deform anymore, resulting in improved durability and reliability. Machined grooves keep the weight low while also increasing the surface which results in improved cooling over long runs. The housing fits all SL8 XLi gearboxes as they are standard on the Cobra GT8 and 977 Evo2 kits.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
HRC Distribution have introduced a CNC-machined aluminium gearbox cover for Team Magic’s E5 and E5HX monster trucks. Ultra rigid and thus very durable, the cover reinforces the truck’s drivetrain while also adding visual impact. The cover is available in black or titanium anodising and it is a direct fit on all E5-series trucks.
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T-Works have introduced a graphite bellcrank stiffener for the Yokomo BD8 and BD7 touring cars. Machined from carbon fibre and including a machined aluminium post and hardware the set allows to connect the steering bellcrank posts for improved torsional frontend stiffness while also allowing to connect the steering assembly with the upper deck for even more rigidity.
Avid have introduced three kits of titanium ball studs and pivot balls for the Xray X12 1/12th scale pan car kit. Machined from billet 6AI-4V titanium the parts are about 40 percent lighter than the standard steel balls without sacrificing strength and they utilise a 2mm Allen head for easy installation and removal. Available is a full 14-piece conversion kit including ten 4.2×6.5mm ball studs and four 5.8mm pivot balls as well as a 10-piece and 2-piece 4.2×6.5mm ball stud kit.
Team Associated have introduced two new option parts for the TC7.1 touring car in the form of the Factory Team PSD shock system and a carbon fibre bumper brace. Starting with the PSD Position Sensitive Damping shock system, using the parts makes for a progressive damping that is determined by the piston’s position in the shock body. The more the shock is compressed, the more damping, giving the shocks a plusher feel. The secret lies in the tapered slots in the sleeves. As the piston passes through the narrower slot openings, more pack is achieved. Designed for the use on asphalt tracks with the TC7.1’s small shock bodies the set includes a pair of aluminium sleeves and plain shock pistons. Also new is a woven graphite bumper brace for the TC7.1 A direct replacement for the standard composite part, the carbon fibre brace improves overall stability, durability and it makes for improved visual impact.
Capricorn have introduced the Tesla T1 Buggy 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The power plant features a DLC-coated and silicone-filled crankshaft, a 5-port cylinder and steel ball bearings. Included are a variety of venturi inserts for the and the lightened cooling head is laser engraved for looks and easy recognition.
Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are the RC8B3 machined shock parts, a direct replacement for the kit’s rod guides and lower O-ring bushings. Precisely machined from high-quality Delrin the parts improve the O-ring seal fit for optimised sealing, better shock rod guidance and a more efficient shock performance. The set includes four shock rod guides and four lower bushings, enough to equip all four shock absorbers of a car. The set is compatible to all 3rd generation RC8 kits including the RC8B3, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.
Japanese company GForce have announced a limited edition release of a couple of aluminium option parts for Tamiya’s vintage Egress 4WD buggy. The range will include steering bellcranks, steering knuckles, rear hubs and also gearbox covers all of which are machined from high-quality aluminium. The parts, that were originally issued a while back and that should fit both the re-release and original Egress kits, come anodised in a dark gun metal colour and they will sport silver edge details.
