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April 28, 2020

T-Works D8 series diaphragm shock cap set

T-Works have introduced their new aluminium diaphragm shock cap set for the HB Racing D8 series of vehicles. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for surface protection. Included in the set come two different design rubber volume compensators that help to adjust the shock absorber’s rebound under compression. Also included are four shock cap bushings that help to protect the caps and shock mounts. The set is usable with the D819, D817 and D815 nitro kits as well as the respective electric-powered variants.

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April 27, 2020

T-Works dual use 5.5mm/7mm socket driver

Coming from T-Works is their new dual use 5.5mm/7mm socket driver. Of a clever design the tool allows to access a 5.5mm or 7mm nut driver by simply twisting and sliding the tool tip body up and down, with he “up” position offering a 7mm nut driver while pushing down the cap down reveals the smaller 5.5mm nut driver. The wrench utilises T-Works’ standard aluminium tool handle with the tool tip being made of hard anodised aluminium.

See how the tool works here

April 26, 2020

T-Works MBX8T 4mm carbon fibre shock towers

T-Works have introduced their new 4mm carbon fibre shock towers for the Mugen MBX8T 1/8th scale truggy. The towers are direct replacements for the stock parts and feature multiple upper shock mounting locations as well as a multitude of rear upper camber link mounting positions. Also included are several rear wing mount positions that allow to sift the rear wing up and down. The shock towers are available as a complete set for separately for the front and rear of the truck.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 23, 2020

T-Works UFO half-thread hex head screws

Coming from T-Works are their new half-thread UFO hex head screws. Available as M3x6mm and M3x8mm variants, the screws are ideal upper shock mount fasteners as they fit snuggly into the 3mm shock mounting holes of on-road shock towers, improving overall shock mounting accuracy while also looking the part. The screws sport a shiny polished finish, they come in sets of eight and are available now.

View the 8mm screws here

April 21, 2020

T-Works module 1 short pinion gears

Coming from T-Works is their new range of short module 1 pinion gears. Made of strong steel material and coming with a black surface finish for looks, wear and corrosion resistance, the pinions also sport laser-engraved size markings for easy identification. The pinions are usable for on-road and off-road applications alike and they come in 13T to 20T sizes.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 20, 2020

T-Works super-fine ride height gauge

T-Works have introduced their new super-fine 1.5mm-6mm ride height gauge. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting an anodised black and machined silver edge finish, the flippable ride height gauge allows to measure the ground clearance in 0.1mm increments – by turning it around to use even or uneven settings – making it the ideal tool for 1/12th scale and 1/10th scale electric on-road cars. Laser-engraved white markings help with easy reading of the settings.

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April 18, 2020

T-Works RC8B3.1 4mm carbon fibre shock towers

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 series of nitro and electric buggies are new carbon fibre shock towers. Machined from high-quality 4mm carbon fibre and coming as a complete set or separately for the front and the rear, the towers offer multiple upper shock mounting positions. The front tower is usable with the standard upper arm inserts while the rear tower features an inner and an outer row for the upper camber link mounts.

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April 17, 2020

T-Works narrow & shorty LiPo battery weights

T-Works have announced the release of two new LiPo battery weights made for the use with the new narrow touring car LiPo batteries and standard shorty battery packs. The weight designed for the new breed of narrow or slim-style packs measured 34x135mm and it weighs in at 35g, helping to add weight to one of the lowest areas of the chassis and when running the somewhat lightweight slim-style packs. Also new is a 30g shorty weight, measuring 43x92mm. Both weights are precision-machined and they sport laser-engraved T-Works logos and weight indicators.

View the shorty LiPo weight here