Coming from Samix is the V2 aluminium steering knuckle set for the Samix SCX10 II trail truck. Updated for strength the hubs feature POM bearing inserts to ensure easier bearing changes in the event of a failure and less stress on the steering knuckles while also allowing to adjust the height of the outer toe link ballstud height. The parts come anodised in three colour choices.
Race Opt have released a couple of prototype images of their forthcoming MTS T3 4WD electric touring car kit. The car is based on a conventional carbon fibre double deck chassis constructions, however it uses sheet-type carbon fibre A-arms front and rear as well as blade-type anti-roll bars as they were common in 1/8th and 1/10th IC Track racing. Other features will include low-profile aluminium shock absorbers, a carbon fibre upper deck with integrated flex control system as well as a floating battery positioning system. Full details will become available in time for the release.
Coming soon from Fantom Racing are their new Icon Pro Modified and Pro Spec electric brushless motors. The heart of the motors are the patented design stator and patent pending tuning pins with the two features promising greatly improved performance in terms of torque and RPM. The stator provides maximum torque and RPM while the tuning pins eliminate the need for stator screws while allowing to fine-tune RPM vs. torque. The motor is available in the most coming modified and stock windings and it is widely factory-tuneable in terms of rotors, bearings and other options.
View a list of the features and more images here
Xpress have introduced their new multi-functional parts tray. Constructed from black and red anodised aluminium as well as high-quality carbon fibre the tray offers four pockets for small parts as well as two larger openings to hold differentials during building, setup and maintenance. Also included are 2mm, 4mm and 5mm sections to hold banana-style connectors during soldering.
T-Works have introduced a graphite centre gearbox plate for the Kyosho MP9E Evo 1/8th E-Buggy. The plate releases the standard item for a lighter and cooler looking part. It is a direct replacement and understood to work exclusively with the Evo spec kit.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the re-release kit of the Avante 2011 Black Special, a limited edition of the iconic Avante buggy. Already a re-release back in 2011, the kit will now make another appearance on the market, pleasing collectors and vintage racer alike. The 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit will include a number of option parts such as the racing steering and ball differential torque splitter set – the latter two sets will also become available separately as an upgrade for older spec kits. All items will become available by mid-December.
View the racing steering & torque splitter set here
Team Associated have introduced their new Tri design T-shirt and zip-up hoodie. The black T-shirt is made of 100 percent pre-shrunk cotton and available in eight sizes. Colourful triangles emblazon the front while a white #WeAreAE logo decorates the back. As for the hoodie, it features the same 3-triangle design as the Tri T-shirt, it has long sleeves, two front pockets, and full-colour designs on the front and back. The hoodie is available in six sizes.
Coming from Monaco RC are new high-quality transportation and storage bags for a variety of RC accessories. Available in two different sizes the black-colour bags sport a Monaco RC zipper for looks and they are available in different configurations such as the motor and ESC fan bag that holds two 540-class motors, two fans, two spare rotors as well as a speed controller. The second bag features a pre-cut foam for the iCharger X6 while two different bags for five standard or four shorty batteries round out the specialised series. Also available are the small 16x12x7cm bag ideal for tools while the medium-size 22x17x7cm bag can hold bigger items such as a power supply, tyre warmers etc. All backs include an inner mesh section to hold manuals, wires and more.
