Available soon from DKT is a graphite front steering plate for the Mugen MBX7R. The part offers improved steering response and durability compared to the standard composite plate and it comes with a set of aluminium spacers for a drop fit.
Source: DKT [dktshop.com]
The R31 House GRK Global is a new 1/10th scale 4WD rear motor drift chassis that will hit the stores soon. The car offers a new suspension geometry and aeration style shocks for improved car control, it features an easy access aluminium motor mount and a rack-type steering assembly. Carbon fibre upper and lower decks reduce the overall weight to a minimum while 4-point stabilised gearboxes improve the drivetrain efficiency. Along with the release of the kit comes a range of aluminium option parts to further customise the car.
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Coming soon and made for the Schumacher Cougar and Cat 1/10th electric off-road buggies are several aluminium option parts from Exotek. First up is the black anodised twist nut LiPo post set with easy adjust twist nuts for the Cougar and Cat series. The lightweight and secure factory style mounts allow to adjust the battery strap height to match the LiPo height perfectly. The set includes two 23mm alloy posts, two alloy twist nuts and two steel threaded rods. The set can also be used with other applications requiring twist nut and LiPo post mounting.
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Teamsaxo soon have a new bodyshell for 1/10th formula pan cars available. Resembling a 2013 season “platypus” nose Formula car the body is made from 1.0mm polycarbonate and it fits most of the current formula chassis. Included with the body comes a decal sheet and a driver helmet.
Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]
VBC Racing introduce the Ghost Evo 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. Designed with VTA racing in mind the car is completely redesigned compared to the original Ghost and it builds on a fibre glass double deck chassis with 7075 aluminium bulkheads and composite A-arms, steering arms and rear hubs, as well as long travel threaded aluminium shock absorbers. Included in the kit is also a full ball bearing set, a ball-raced steering system, aluminium turnbuckles, a floating servo mount and low friction belts. The kit is fully upgradable and will hit the stores soon.
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New from Xray and made for the XB8 buggy come lower arm plates cut from 2mm carbon fibre. Designed to allow for easy flex adjustments of the arms the parts attach to the wishbones using small screws and they limit the overall flex of the composite parts for improved traction and added stability especially in chicanes and when racing on high-bite surfaces. The plates come as separate front and rear sets and they are a direct fit.
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Available for pre-order now is Schelle Racing Innovation’s -3mm aluminium chassis set for the Team Associated B44.3 buggy. Debuted at the 2015 Reedy Race of Champions the 2.5mm 7075 aluminium CNC milled chassis plate is 3mm shorter and coupled with a new front top deck the new length transforms the 44.3. The reduced length has two main effects; the first is that the car is much more fluid and easy to drive in the turns and the combined shorter wheelbase and increased rear weight bias stop the rear and front from fighting each other in the turns, and the car will follow a smooth arc without breaking loose. Secondly, the short wheelbase and increased weight bias aid in more traction on power and exiting corners. After getting through the turn, it’s easier to pick your line on exit and put the power down. Included in the set, that becomes available by mid-April, is the new chassis, the top deck and a chassis protector decal.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
New from VP Pro comes the CB-MBX7R-CL bodyshell for the Mugen MBX7 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Made from clear high quality Lexan material the body offers an improved design with a steeper windshield angle, a raised rear section and less material around the engine’s cooling head or improved downforce and better engine cooling.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
