Xray have introduced new lowered RF and RR suspension mounts for the T4 series of touring cars. Available as split RF hangers, that also support the ARS system, and as single-piece RR mount, the parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they make for a 0.5mm lower suspension pin position. The new roll centre setting will create more side-bite in low to medium bite conditions such as “green” asphalt. The all mounts are available separately.
Coming from PSM and made for the Tamiya Evo7 touring car are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers. Both are cut from 4mm carbon composite material and designed to reinforce the vehicle’s shock area, providing minimum flex characteristics and straight shock alignment for a more linear performance under all conditions. The shock towers are a direct fit and they are available separately for the front and the rear of the car.
Avid have introduced a rear carbon fibre chassis brace set for the Xray XB8 and XB8E buggies. The 1.5mm parts are designed to stiffen up the rear of the car for high traction surfaces and included in the set are two braces as well as three stainless steel screws and nuts. The set fits all 2016 to present XB8 and XB8E kits.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
JConcepts have introduced the Kosmos 1/8th buggy tyre for dry, rutted and dusty Euro-style tracks. Developed with input of IFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk the JC design team took to a rectangular based pin which has the forward bite muscle to boost a 1/8th buggy. The staggered rows create a unique zig/zag affect at certain views giving it a 3D mind puzzle affect. In fact, the design is four rows deep of off-set and staggered sections when compared to some traditional tyres which rely on two. The tread also has connected several sections of pins with a V-feature to strengthen the base to make super soft compounds manageable even in high-speed conditions. The outer rows of pins have been clipped and held back for maximum cornering consistency on bumpy and chunky conditions. The inside of the carcass boasts the standard three radial ribs that help minimise tyre expansion under hard acceleration and cushions hard impacts. The tyre includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts and it comes in a variety of compounds including blue, green, black, R2, O2 and Y2.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Coming from T-Works and made for Serpent’s new Project 4X Evo 1/10th touring car are a range of new option parts. Available soon are items such as a 12-piece set of 4.5mm 7075-T6 pivot balls that feature a 2mm hex head and a hard-coated surface. Using the items over the standard steel parts will reduce the car’s weight for added performance. Also available are 64 grade titanium and a titanium hybrid turnbuckle sets for looks and a lower weight, as well as 64 grade titanium screw set with UFO heads and a gold-plated steel screw set.
Yeah Racing have introduced their new super bright aluminium LED light bar for 1/10th crawlers and trail trucks. A tough aluminium frame houses over ten super bright LEDs for improved vision during night rides and the includes triangular mounting brackets make installation on a variety of body shell design easy. The light bar is powered by 7.2V up to 12V power sources and it is available in red, blue or black colour.
Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced two new limited edition starter option parts kits for the Team Associated B6.1D buggy. Both versions include the extreme battery strap, 67mm aluminium driveshaft bones, the Type 1 carbon steering, and the low front wing mount with the “#2” Pro edition additionally coming with lightweight diff outdrives and the diff guts to make the diff a Pro-Built version while the “#3” standard set includes a B6 aluminium steering rack. The sets are recommended for 17.5T racing on dirt only and they will become available by end of March.
Coming from Pro-Line are new pre-mounted tyres for 1.9” trail rigs. Available soon are the Hyrax 1.9” and Interco Bogger 1.9” tyre on Impulse black plastic internal bead-loc wheels. Designed from the ground up for maximum grip on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax tyre is ready for anything your Scale Adventure might throw at you. The Hyrax features an aggressive and open tread pattern with each tread block containing multiple Sipes for incredible tread flex. The highly detailed connected tread on the sidewall of the Hyrax extends out for exceptional side-hilling performance. The tyre also features futuristic stepped tread blocks that create even more forward gripping edges that dig into slick rocks. The officially licensed Interco Bogger tyres feature a directional tread pattern with the patented Interco TSL (three stage lug) design just like the full-size tyres. The tyres are aggressive in stock form and are also extremely versatile and easily modified for even more mud flinging performance. Both are a direct fit for most 1.9” crawler and trail trucks and they come in G8 crawler compound.
View the Interco Bogger tyre here
