T-Works have introduced front and rear steel chassis skid plates sets for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. The skid plates are machined from high-quality stainless steel for high corrosion resistance and protection of the front and rearmost parts of the chassis while in addition, the front plates also protect the droop “ears”. The plates come as separate 2-piece front and rear sets.
View the rear skid plates here
Breathless Racing Products have introduced a set of titanium kingpin screws for the TLR 22 series of 2WD vehicles. The durable, lightweight titanium kingpin screws will save two grams of weight and they are corrosion resistant, eliminating the need to clean rusty screws. The screws will fit 22 3.0/4.0, 22T 3.0/4.0, or 22 SCT 3.0 and they come in sets of four.
Source: Breathless Racing Products [breathless-racing-products.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for the Hong Nor Sabre X3 and Evo are lightweight fibre brake discs. The parts are machined from black fibre glass and are of a vented design that both lowers the disc’s weight but also helps with cooling for less brake fading even in long mains. The plates come as pair and are a direct fit.
Hudy have introduced their new Professional Multi Tool, functional pliers for a multitude of applications. The tool is machined from 7075 aluminium and it incorporates 2-3mm and 3-4mm shock shaft holders, 1/8th and 1/10th shock body holders, a universal 5mm holder, soldering jig holes for 4mm and 5mm bullet-type connectors, as well as removable small and large pins to hold pivot balls during assembly or disassembly. Also incorporated is an engine sleeve holder. The tool is usable for 1/5th to 1/28th scale cars as well as boats, drones, planes and many more and it comes black hard-anodised and with white Hudy graphics.
Coming from Exotek and made for the Xray XB2 and XB4 line of buggies are new aluminium and carbon fibre option parts. First up is a 3-gear laydown motor plate with spur gear shield for the XB2. The 1-piece motor plate weighs in at a lightweight 12.5g with vent opening improving airflow and cooling. An integrated spur gear shield keeps the buggy’s body from rubbing for increased spur gear and body life. The plate comes polished and black anodised for a factory look.
Xray have introduced the Dirt rear suspension conversion set for the XB2’18 Carpet spec buggy. The kit includes hard, wide rear XB4 suspension arms, medium composite rear hubs, a suitable RR suspension mount, +2.25mm wheel hex adapters, 71mm driveshaft dogbones, as well as a ball differential along the needed small parts and mounting hardware to convert the rear end of the Carpet specification car into a dirt shredding machine as it was used by the Xray factory team and Ty Tessmann at the recent Reedy Race of Champions. Using the set will improve rear traction and stability for somewhat lower grip dirt tracks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
MW RC Cars have introduced the TPro Cougar tyre for 1/8th off-road buggies. The tread sports medium-size square pins that greatly improve wear characteristics and make the tyre ideal for both high grip and dusty track conditions while smaller outer pins ensure swift steering response. The updated carcass also features outer X-shaped portions for optimised car control. The tyre is meant to excel on a variety of tracks that require grip and acceleration and it is available in pairs now.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Protoform have introduced the TS18 rear wing for 1/19th 190mm touring car body shells. The wing takes its design from the Type-S race body, but adds extra thickness. The medium weight polycarbonate provides a neutral feeling for 190mm touring cars, great for almost any track surface. Conveniently pre-cut, the TS18 also includes pre-cut 40mm x 20mm endplates, double-sided tape, and mounting hardware.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
