Coming from SMJ and made for the Yokomo BD7-2015 are low-profile shock towers. The parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they allow the use of short shock absorbers such as the ones of the BD7-2016 on the older spec 2015 car. The shock tower set is available from mid-February in limited quantities.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy is an aluminium steering arm set. Cut from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-etched the parts replace the standard composite bellcranks and thanks to their higher rigidity they make for a more aggressive steering feeling especially on high-bite surfaces.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Flash Point R/C have introduced a range of accessories such as tire glue, fuel line and 3mm countersunk aluminium washers. Starting with the tire glue, the chemical was specially formulated for RC applications, it is super thin and fast drying. Included comes a fine application tip as well as a needle cap to keep the bottle neck from clogging. Also new is the premium fuel line that can be used on all nitro-powered vehicles. It is made from the highest quality silicone, making it ideal for racing and bashing alike. The semi-transparent tube comes in packs of 4 ft. (120cm). Last but not least come the 3mm countersunk washers made from blue anodised aluminium. They are made to give your RC car a custom look.
View the other new products here
Xray have introduced the Multi-Flex battery strap for the XB2 buggy. The assembly utilises of a carbon fibre battery strap and an adjustable linkage that spans from the strap towards the motor cage. This allows the chassis to flex torsionally but the linkage stiffens up the car in longitudinal direction. This graphite battery strap together with the adjustable linkage is recommended for the use in high- to very-high track conditions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Hudy the ProfiTools tool set including a handy storage and transpiration bag. Hudy’s ProfiTools range features a lightweight composite handle and Hudy spring steel tool tips for effortless wrenching and high durability. The popular tools are now also available in a complete set including 15 of the most frequently used tools including 1.5mm to 3.0mm allen wrenches, 5.0mm to 7.0mm nut drivers, three specialised slotted as well as three different size phillips screwdrivers as well as 3.0mm and 4.0mm arm reamers. All of them come in a zipped and reinforced carrying bag with stylish Hudy graphics.
Find a list of the included tools here
Kyosho have introduced an aluminium rear centre plate for the ZX6 4WD buggy. The stiffener was designed to replace the standard plastic part and it will reinforce the rear section of the chassis which can be beneficial especially in high-bite track conditions. The rear centre plate is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes anodised in a brownish colour to match the remainder of Kyosho’s option parts and it includes mounting hardware.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Vigor RC have introduced a carbon fibre tweak rod designed especially for the Yokomo BD7-2016 car. The rod features two milled-out openings to make way for the spur gear and to allow for access of top deck screw in front of the motor mount. The rod helps to easily and conveniently remove any chassis tweak even when using large diameter spur gears on the low profile chassis of the BD7-2016.
Coming from Team Associated and made for the Apex and Pro series RTR vehicles is a range of Factory Team aluminium parts. Available soon are aluminium steering blocks, C-hubs, rear hubs as well as an aluminium steering set, all of which are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come blue anodised for a cool look. The parts increase strength and durability, they tighten up slop and the front C-hubs offer more clearance for the CVA bones. Beside the separate sets there will also be a complete combo package available and the parts fit the Apex on-road cars as well as the ProSC 4×4 and the ProRally.
