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November 29, 2019

RC-Project clutch bell retaining screw

RC-Project have introduced their new “Limited Edition” titanium clutch bell retaining screw for 1/8th off-road and single-speed GT vehicles. Machined from highest quality Grade 5 6Al4V titanium the screw will offer different thermal expansion compared to steel, making it possible to undo or fasten the bolt even when the engine is still hot after a run. In addition the new design of the fastener prevents it from rubbing on the clutch bearing or end bell which reduces heat built up while adding to the overall durability of the whole system. With a screw head thickness of 3mm the clutch bell retainer also presents collisions with the fuel tank in tight surroundings. What also makes the screw stand out is the 5.5mm socket head that allows for much easier and more reliable assembly and easier removal compared to using a classic 2.5mm hex head. As each screw features a unique number, RC-Project gives a 1-year warranty on the fastener that is available separately or in pairs.

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November 29, 2019

Smokem XQ1 split lower aluminium bulkheads

Available soon from Smokem are new lower split design aluminium bulkheads for the Xpress XQ1. Offering vastly improved flex characteristics, the parts allow the car to generate improved grip while offering a wider tuning window. Another key difference to the stock bulkheads is the use of flanged bearings for mounting the swaybars to the bulkheads. This allows the bearings to be inserted from the centre of the car for easier installation and smoother operation. The bulkheads will be available as a complete set of four with bearings included as well as separately, and they suit both the standard XQ1 and mid-pulley converted XQ1.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]

November 29, 2019

Serpent 989 2.5mm carbon fibre radio plate

Serpent have introduced an optional radio plate for the 989 Viper 1/8th on-road kit. Made from 2.5mm thick ultra high quality carbon fibre, the radio plate offers a stiffer option to the standard 2mm part. Used by team drivers at the 2019 World Championships, this option is designed to increase steering response along with adding to the overall stability of the car.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

November 29, 2019

Yeah Racing SW-01 roll assist bracket

Made for Tamiya’s popular SW-01 stunt truck and coming from Yeah Racing is the hybrid aluminium and carbon fibre roll assist bracket. Made up using black anodised aluminium and machined carbon fibre, the roof-mounted bracket allows for easier front rolls and front flips compared to just having the flat roof of the standard Lunch Box body shell, making it a must have for everyone who wants to extract maximum fun from the little truck. The bracket is a direct fit and it is available in black or blue colour.

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November 29, 2019

Mugen MRX series front & rear wheel quick change levers

Coming from Mugen and made for their MRX series 1/8th on-road cars are new design front an rear wheel quick change levers. Of an updated design the front levers feature a new shape and also a non-slip serrated area in order to allow for more convenient and fast wheel changing while the rear levers feature a prolonged section, again to make wheel removal faster and more secure. The levers are available in separate sets in eluding mounting hardware and springs.

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November 28, 2019

RC-KleinKram T4’20 carbon fibre motor spacers

RC-KleinKram from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre motor spacer set for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. The newly developed mid-motor car is known to having some top deck and motor clearance issues when running certain pinion and main gear combinations or when using specific motors with no or only a small chamfer on the front end plate. To overcome this, Xray advises to use small shims between the end plate and the motor mount to spacer the motor further away from the top deck. As this can be fiddly to perform and in order to better brace the motor against the motor mount, RC-KleinKram have designed compact 1-piece carbon fibre plates that not only are easier to install but they also allow for better distribution of the forces that can occur during a run. The set includes a machined 2.0mm and and a 3.0mm plate each with both being individually marked for easy identification.

Source: RC-KleinKram [t2shop.de]

November 28, 2019

Xray T4 8mm aluminium steering plate

Coming from Xray is their new 8mm steering plate for the T4 series of touring cars. The part was developed to improve cornering speed as it offers less steering response and it is recommended for large asphalt tracks with long sweepers in order to improve cornering speed or for the use on very technical carpet tracks to eliminate oversteering in the chicanes. According to Xray‘s Alexander Hagberg: “[The steering plate offers] smoother initial, but more mid to exit steering”. The bearings are factory pressed into the black anodised high-quality aluminium steering plate which eliminates play in the assembly.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 28, 2019

Samix Enduro gold colour brass differential cover

Samix have announced the release of another optional part for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks in the form of a gold colour brass differential cover. The part comes machined from high-quality material and while adding over 30g of weight to one of the lowest areas of the truck, improving traction and climbing performance, the polished finish of the cover also adds some visual impact. The part come laser-etched with Samix logos, fake bolts and it is usable on the front and rear solid axles.

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