BMT from Italy have introduced their updated front steering blocks for the 701 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car kit. The steering knuckles offer updated pivot ball windows for an increased steering angle and thus more free suspension action and smoothness.
Samix have introduced their new V2 brass hub carriers for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Machined from heavy brass material the hubs add 82g of weight to one of the lowest parts of the truck to improve climbing performance while offering additional shock mounting locations. The parts are compatible with the standard Traxxas items and a black surface coating ensures corrosion resistance and cool looks.
Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has released a couple of teaser image of forthcoming new balance weight options for the Inferno MP10 off-road buggy. Beside front and rear chassis balance weights in 10g and 20g specification, Kyosho will soon also release A and B rear hub inserts that will add 1.6g per part. The idea is to add unsprung weight to the suspension which will help in bumpy and slippery track conditions. More information about the parts will become available in time for the release.
Made for ZooRacing’s PreoPard and DogsBollox DBX touring car body shells are 3-D-printed wing mounts. The parts fit snuggly into the body’s wing standoffs, replacing the standard nut and reinforcing the section for improved protection in the event of a crash. In addition downforce at high speeds can be improved due to offering a larger contact surface. The honeycomb structure ensures a low weight and high rigidity.
Coming from Schaffner Racing Products and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 series of buggies and trucks is are brass rear suspension mounts. Made for the YZ-2 buggy and YZ-2T stadium truck is a 16g rear-rear mount that replaces the standard lightweight alloy mount for a brass hanger that adds weight and traction in certain conditions. The CNC-machined mount fits the YZ-2T, YZ-2 DTM, YZ-2 DTM2, YZ-2 DTM WC, and YZ-2 CAL 2. Also new is a special RF suspension mount for the YZ-2T truck. A direct fit the CNC-machined mount adds 8g of weight for added traction.
WRC Racing have introduced a wide front lower arm for the F18 formula car. Designed to offer an increased track width the CNC-machined carbon fibre arm is best used with Volante tyres, giving proper overall width.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Yokomo have introduced direct drive diff lock rings for Yokomo and Team Associated 1/12th scale pan cars. The composite rings allow to convert a ball differential into a spool axle, a setup that is very popular when running on high to very high bite surfaces such as CRC black carpet. The rings are run instead of the diff plates and ball and they interlock with the spur gear, making for a solid axle with no differential action. The plates are available for Yokomo kits, fitting the YRX-12 and YR-10F cars, and they also come as Team Associated compatible variant.
Capricorn have introduced a new extra hard clutch spring for their 1/8th on-road clutch system. The optional spring will make the clutch more resistant, it improves performance and ensures longer durability compared to the stock item.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
