Xray have introduced a new progressive C=1.4-1.9 centre shock spring for the X12 and X10 series of pan cars. Using the spring will increase overall traction, steering response and also off-power steering and it is made from high-quality spring steel. A black finish and the 1-dot marking make for easy identification of the spring rate.
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Xray have introduced the 2017 variant of their successful NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. IFMAR World and EFRA European as well as multi-time national champion, the NT1 has proven to be very successful in the past with the 2017 variant again offering many refined areas over radical new designs and so the car is based off of a slightly updated aluminium main chassis that features larger cut-outs in the front and reinforcements in the rear for updated flex characteristics while a mirrored flywheel opening makes for equal left-to-right flex.
Italian company 7075.it have introduced new option parts for the Xray T4 series of touring cars in the form of a battery mount system and two centre brass weights. Starting with the battery mounts, they utilise new brackets that incorporate slots for the mounting tape, doing away with the need to use the respective chassis slots which results in reduced chassis tweak and also a more secure battery mounting as there are less chances to damaging the tape during a run. The brackets are included as lightweight 9g aluminium and heavy 20g brass blocks which gives the possibility to adapt the weight bias and overall weight. The brackets can also be mixed for even greater influence on the weight distribution and to top things off they also use adjustable stops to shift the battery pack forth and back by about 3mm. The alloy parts come black anodised and laser-etched for wear and looks.
Xray have released a lightweight variant of their XT2 stadium truck bodyshell. About 25 percent lighter than the standard body, the lightweight variant will lower the centre of gravity for higher corner speeds, a more aggressive handling and an overall improved performance especially on high bite surfaces and when running stock motor classes.
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West Coast R/C Works have introduced their new servo mounting plates for the Xray X12’15 and newer. The plate is available in two versions, one is compatible with the Futaba S9650/S9670 and the other with Sanwa SRG-HR/HS servos. The servo mounting plates are designed as a direct replacement of the original part. The mounting holes of the servo will align the servo spline in the middle of the chassis. This will result in a faster servo positioning during the build and a more precise, and consistent setup. Furthermore, the servo will not move during a race and this will lead to a more consistent feeling and lower the risk of a DNF.
Coming from Xray are a 2mm aluminium chassis and pod plate for the X10’16 pan car kit. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 material and coming black anodised for wear and looks the chassis features several herringbone-shaped cut-outs for optimised flex with the chassis being ideal for low, medium and high-bite conditions as it can improve overall traction and steering.
T-Works have introduced a set of spring preload nuts for the Xray T4 series of cars. The parts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, they come orange anodised to match the remainder of the car and are marked for easy identification of the shock absorbers and preload setting. Included in the 4-piece set are also new setting retaining O-rings. T4 specific due to their colour the nuts are also usable on the Yokomo BD8 and BD7.
Coming from Xray and made for the X1’17 formula kit is a 2mm carbon fibre chassis. The thinner main plate allows for improved chassis flex and thus more traction and side bite in low-grip conditions, improving the car’s overall performance on “green” asphalt and carpet tracks. The chassis incorporates new mounting positions for the pod links with a standard outer and an angled inner position, the latter will improve mid-corner steering. Furthermore the chassis sports a new, more forward centre mount plate position for running the new shock short absorber.
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