TMG Speed have introduced their new lightweight battery hold down system for the SWorkz S14-3 buggy. Made from 7075 aluminium for a low weight and exceptional strength, the battery holder accommodates both standard height and LCG LiPo battery packs. Included with the machined battery posts come high-quality O-rings.
Coming soon from RC-Project from Italy are new shock standoffs for HB Racing, Mugen, SWorkz and Team Associated 1/8th off-road kits. The standoffs are machined from high-quality Ergal 7075-T6 material with the design of the standoff increasing the surface between the shock cap bushing and shock mount, meaning less wear to all parts involved. A hard-coat finish and teflon treatment further enhance parts life. The standoffs, that are available separately for the front and rear, come with colour-matching shims specific to each vehicle and they also include high-quality mounting screws.
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T-Works have introduced new optional parts for the SWorkz S14-3 4WD and S12-2 2WD buggies in the form of titanium turnbuckles kits, ball bearing sets, and screw kits. The turnbuckle sets are machined from high-grade 64 grade titanium and they include a turnbuckle wrench for easy building and adjustment. The ball bearing sets include rubber and metal-shielded ball races for an efficient drivetrain and exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. As for the screw kits, these are available as UFO head titanium and standard gold-colour steel sets. The titanium fasteners will help to lower the buggy’s overall weight while the gold-colour steel screws add visual impact.
T-Works have announced the release of first optional parts for the new SWorkz S35-4 nitro and electric buggy kits. The range includes titanium turnbuckles, ball bearing sets, as well as titanium and gold-colour steel screw sets specific to each vehicle. The titanium parts will lower the overall weight of the vehicles, they improve corrosion resistance and add visual impact while the gold-colour steel screws are less prone to oxidate in wet environments. As for the bearing sets, they include ball races with both rubber and steel seals, thus ensuring exceptional resistance against dust, dirt and moisture while allowing for good drivetrain efficiency.
SWorkz have introduced two new aluminium option parts for their S12-2 2WD buggy in the form of a front upper arm holder and a rear upper linkage mount. Both parts are made of strong T7 grade aluminium and they feature a black surface finish with machined silver edge details and a laser-engraved SWorkz logo on the front upper mount. The parts will replace the standard items and improve both overall durability and visual impact.
MW RC Products have introduced the new RC Carbon Cavalieri carbon fibre shock towers for the SWorkz S14-3 and S14-3 Dirt 4WD buggies. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre, they are a direct fit and the front tower also includes the needed carbon fibre shims.
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Coming from TMG Speed and made for the SWorkz S12-2 2WD buggy is a new carbon fibre quick release battery mount. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the mount is of an adjustable design, meaning it can be shifted forth and back in order to fine-tune the buggy’s weight balance. Included with the mount come two different size rubber bands to suit standard and low-profile battery packs.
Following the introduction of the new S35-4 nitro buggy kit, SWorkz have unveiled their forthcoming new S35-4 E-buggy kit. The buggy makes use of most of its nitro siblings’ features, such as a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis that sports a wide layout while the newly developed HET differentials being also included to provide an amount of traction that wasn’t possible with the previous systems. The kit also comes with a lower shock tower layout in the front and rear and the construction of the shocks is adapted to that new optimised layout. The steering geometry, with new Ackermann and steering plates, gives the driver the feeling of total control over the buggy. Also part of the kit are new suspension mounts that utilise new square inserts, allowing the buggy to be adapted to a wide range of track conditions. The lower front and rear arms are moulded using a newly developed composite material and they are of an updated design to fit the new chassis geometry. The side guards were redesigned in the same way. Another development are the totally designed rear hubs. Composite material combined with carbon plates gives drivers the possibility for various setups. The newly developed composite material is working perfectly together with the HET differentials to provide maximum traction. The kit features an aluminium sliding design motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and secure motor mounting. With the new lightened wing support owners can adjust the position and angle of the wing to give the buggy perfect on-track balance and together with the optimised new body shell, the aerodynamic system is working perfectly together. The kit is set for a release in the first half of April.
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