Coming from Xtra Speed and made for Tamiya’s vintage Astute 2WD buggy is a hex adapter rear driveshaft set. The kit includes new wheel axle shafts, 12mm hex adapters, and dogbone driveshafts with the whole assembly allowing for easier use of common 12mm hex rims. All parts come with a black surface coating for wear protection and looks.
Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]
Schumacher’s new layshaft lockout conversion for the Cat L1 Evo reduces the rotating mass and the overall weight of the car. It incorporates a slipper lock out and is great for stock racing where maximum acceleration is required. The set includes a super lightweight titanium layshaft and fixing screw as well as 71T and 76T slipper lockout spur gears.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Serpent have released a new optional part for the SRX2 Gen3 Spyder buggy in the form of clamping-style aluminium servo levers. Replacing the standard plastic piece increases strength and rigidity giving a more direct feel. They come anodised in Serpent grey for a sleek look and come with both 23T and 25T splines.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Exotek have introduced their new swaybar mounts for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 using the stand-up MM gearbox. The machined aluminium posts allow mounting of the TLR 22 laydown sway bar set onto the 3-gear or 4-gear stand up gearbox via the wing mounts and they come in handy especially on street eliminator cars. The set includes a pair of black anodised aluminium posts and mounting hardware.
New from Associated Electrics’ Factory Team brand are optional carbon fibre inserts for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 suspension arms. The 1.2mm thick carbon fibre inserts replace the stock plastic inserts and offer improved stiffness and a clean Factory Team look. Available are front lower arm, rear lower arm and front upper arm inserts for the RC8B3.2 and B3.2e suspension arms 81434, 81438, and 81442.
View the other arm inserts here
Ielasi Tuned have introduced their new O.S. based nitro engine line. The range will include the GP9 .21 on-road, GP5 GT 1/8th GT, DIRT! off-road as well as the GP3 .12 on-road engine all of which build on selected O.S. Engines motors that will receive personal treatment by former IFMAR World Champion, Daniele Ielasi himself. Full details on all engines will become available very soon.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
RC-Project from Italy have introduced their new brass balance weights for the HB Racing D819RS, D819, and D817 buggies. Available as slim front or wide rear weights, they come in 20g or 30g variants, allowing to fine-tune the chassis’ weight balance easily while not affecting natural chassis flex or making for an unnecessarily cramped chassis. An M3 thread ensures swift and reliable mounting or removal of the weights that sport laser-engraved markings for easy identification.
View the other new weights here
Coming from MonacoRC is their new wireless charger for the Sanwa M17 radio system. The device utilises a compact case that is made of a soft, pleasant to the touch rubber with the shape and colours depicting the MonacoRC logo. Included with the charger comes an adapter that is attached to the radio’s USB port and that allows to easily charge the transmitter wireless, making for less hassle and a trick looking pit setup. In addition to refilling the radio, the USB-powered charger is also usable with other devices, such as mobile phones.
