Bezerk RC have introduced a rear carbon fibre chassis brace for the Yokomo BD8 touring car. Made from 4.0mm carbon fibre, it is shaped to clear both the spur gear and the rear toe control system and testing has reported a more consistent, stable and easy to drive car.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
PR Racing have introduced a new carbon fibre rear shock tower for the S1 V3 FM and MM 2WD buggies. The shock towers were developed as a result of testing and preparation for the upcoming IFMAR Offroad Worlds to be held later this year. The shock stays feature new shock mounting positions that are lower and spaced further apart to provide new tuning options for improved track handling and they are available for the FM and MM versions of the S1 V3.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
Made for the Rapide P12-2017, P10W, F1-2016 and F1 Evo pan car kits is the new aluminium pod link mount set coming from Roche. The red anodised aluminium construction allows to adjust the side link angle by inserting or removing a 1mm fibre glass plate in order to change the cornering response of the car. The set included the multi-piece aluminium side link mounts and suitable hardware.
Coming from Serpent and made for the SRX8 nitro and SRX8 electric buggies are the V2 aluminium rear uprights. The parts allow to utilise long or short arms and access all roll centre heights including high, medium high, medium low and low roll centre positions thanks to a set of composite inserts that can be rotated to achieve the desired setting. The hubs come machined from 7075-T6 aluminium for strength and they can be run with all SRX8 rear arms.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Infinity have released a number of new optional parts for their IF14 electric touring car. The most significant of the new items being offered for their recent Japanese and German National Championship winning chassis is a 2-piece motor mount. With the motor mount and centre shaft mount assembled separately, this creates more flex in the motor area. Changing of the screw positions in the two pieces allows for further fine tuning of this flex characteristic.
Coming from Serpent and made for the S811 and SRX8 buggy is a 4-shoe clutch shoe kit. It contains two yellow material and two black 6061 aluminium shoes as well as suitable 0.95mm and 0.9mm springs and according to Serpent’s Billy Easton using the mix set will create a very soft and stable clutch feel with better overall feel, more drivability increased run time.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
MCD Racing have introduced new adjustable caster blocks for their range of large scale cars. Of a multi-piece design the blocks allow to adjust the caster in a ±4 degree range without having to disassembly the hub and shaft axle. Coming machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting a brown finish to match the remainder of the company’s option parts, the hubs also include mounting hardware and Delrin bushings. The blocks are available as a set and the different parts also come separately for spares and repairs.
RC Speed Secrets have introduced their new Next Level hybrid ceramic bearing kit for the Tekno EB410 4WD off-road buggy. The set includes 18 high-quality ball races that will greatly reduce the drag of the drivetrain for increased acceleration, corner speed and a reduction in operation temperatures across the entire car. The set comes pre-oiled and ready for installation.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
