Italian X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have announced the release of four M3 countersunk screw washer sets. The washers are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come in several colours including black, orange, bright gold and red. Each set contains six washers that are usable for a range of applications.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Fenix have introduced lightened ring gears for their pan car gear differentials. The parts come in handy in all low-stress applications where less rotating mass is beneficial, such as Formula, 1S and Oval racing, and they are a direct fit on Fenix’s gear differentials.
Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]
Coming from Xray and made for the XB2C carpet edition 1/10th 2WD buggy is a graphite composite 3-gear gearbox. The item is made from a lightweight graphite composite material, understood to be lighter than the standard material, and of a narrower design. Using the part will reduce chassis roll while increasing traction and it is a direct fit on the XB2C buggy.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Rickside Design Products from Japan have introduced new aluminium suspension balls and pivots for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 line of vehicles. First up is a complete set of six 7mm flanged hex balls, four 7mm balls, four 6mm hex balls as well as four 6mm shock end and four 6mm sway bar link balls. All are made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard anodised for high wear resistance. Using the alloy balls will reduce the overall, and unsprung, weight of the MBX8 and MBX7 series vehicles and the different design balls are also available as separate sets for spares or repair.
Source: Rickside Design Products [ricksidedesign.com]
PSM from Germany have introduced their innovative battery positioning system for the Team Associated F6 formula car. The multi-piece battery mount utilises carbon fibre side braces and adjustable carbon clamps that hold a 2S shorty battery pack securely in place while allowing to shift it forth or back in order to fine-tune the chassis’ weight balance. An O-ring makes for swift and easy battery changes and the whole assembly weighs in at only 10g.
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are new brass and aluminium option parts. First up is a complete set of brass suspension upgrades that includes a pair of steering knuckles, C-hubs, four wheel hex adapters as well as a pair of portal axle covers and mounting hardware. The parts add a combined 324g to one of the lowest areas of the chassis, something that will greatly improve traction and climbing performance. All parts come in a shiny natural finish. Also new is an aluminium rear frame brace that will improve the structural integrity of the chassis. The brace will replace the standard composite item for greatly improved rigidity and durability. Machined from black anodised aluminium the brace also sports machined silver edge details for cool looks.
RC Speed Secrets have introduced their new Next Level 1.6+1.7 12mm Cheater shock pistons for Team Associated, TLR and Yokomo 1/10th off-road kits. They are machined from high-quality material for a perfect fit and sport a split 2-hole 1.6mm and 1.7mm setup for improved damping performance. The 4-piece sets are available specifically for AE, TLR and Yokomo kits.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
T-Works have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Yokomo BD8-2018 touring car in the form of front aluminium spool cups as well as anti-roll bar rods. The spool cups are designed for the use with C-shaped driveshafts pin protectors while the 13.8mm and 16.8mm swaybar rods lower the unsprung weight. All parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-anodised for wear.
