New from Xray for the NT1 200mm chassis, is this aluminium brake post arm claimss more direct and precise braking. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, its ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability, while holes keep the weight down on this already light part.
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PSM Racing have created this new epoxy material brake disc for the Hobao Hyper 9. Made from high grade 4mm thick fibre glass (epoxy), it is lightweight and heat resistant and claims to provide better brake performance. A direct replacement for the standard brake disc, it is recommended to use blank brake pads with these new discs.
Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]
Following from the earlier release of new shock towers for their MBX-6T, Mugen Seiki have released some new shock springs for both the MBX-6 and MBX-6T. The new rear springs add two more options to the current range of springs, with the new springs harder than previous versions, featuring 9.75 and 9.5 turns.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Serpent have released these orange colored belts for use with their new and old 1/8th scale chassis’. Kevlar reinforced, these super strong belts are available for the front, side and rear and will be standard in the next production batch of the 966, expected to arrive in July. Sold as a set, they are also sold separately.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
New from German 1:5 Scale Off-Road manufacturer Hörmann Tuning are several option parts for the popular HoBao Hyper 9 buggy. The Shock Towers, Front Upper Plate, Diff Housing Plate as well as the Center Brace Plate are a direct fit and all of the parts are machined from high quality 4mm carbon fibre and offer a significant weight loss over their aluminium counterparts. Also new is the aluminium rear lower arm Holder for the Hyper 9 which eliminates the use of the Rear Bumper and therefore is also a lightweight but durable improvement to the car.
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Mugen Seiki have released new optional shock towers for their MBX-6T truggy chassis. Replacing the original carbon fibre parts, these aluminium version are much stronger but also slightly heavier. Machined down to help reduce the weight as much as possible, they are better resistant to heavy and awkward landings. Available for the front and rear of the car.
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DE Racing has just released this new rear skid plate for the Jammin / Hong Nor X1-CR/CRT and X2-CR/CRT buggies. Made of ultra thin resin, eliminating the need for longer screws, the plates provide protection for your expensive buggy or truggy chassis. The plate wears just like aluminium but is much cheaper to replace than a complete chassis.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
Team Associated have released all-new shock towers and suspension mounts that have been developed by their engineering staff and were race tested by factory team drivers. With a wide variety of tuning options for varying track conditions, both front and rear towers feature additional shock mounting positions while the rear tower also includes additional camber link positions. CNC machined from 7075 aluminium, these new shock towers are standard equipment on the RC8B and can be fitted to existing RC8, RC8RS, and RC8e chassis. All installation hardware and a set of hinge pin bushings (front) are included. Also the new suspension mounts come standard on the RC8B, but are the perfect upgrade for all RC8, RC8T, and SC8 vehicles. Because they are CNC machined from 7075 aluminium, they offer a precision fit and are extremely durable. All plates come with the necessary installation hardware, while the B and D-plate come with additional titanium nitride-coated hinge pins and a set of hinge pin bushings.
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