August 7, 2017

3DRC X1 & F6 pan car Fan Boosters

3DRC have expanded their popular range of Fan Booster motor cooling fan mounts by three all-new variants for the Xray X1 and Team Associated F6 formula pan cars. Purpose designed and 3-D-printed from very tough material the fan mounts are available in two standard variants, for 30mm or 40mm units, and also as 30mm variant with incorporated diffusor for improved looks and aerodynamics. The fan mounts attach between the motor bulkheads and rear carbon fibre wing mount plate, they are usable for Formula and also LMP-converted cars and they are available through 3DRC’s Shapeways store or select model shops.

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August 5, 2017

Vision Racing TLR 22-4 2.0 18.5mm shorty battery brace

Vision Racing have introduced a 3-D-printed LiPo battery brace for 18.5mm low-profile shorty packs. Specially developed for the 13.5T class where shaving weight is a must the brace and the ability to run low-profile packs also helps to shift the weight bias more forward for carpet and astro turf racing.

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August 4, 2017

T-Works introduce new T4’17 brass & aluminium options

T-Works have introduced a couple of new brass and aluminium option parts for the Xray T4’17 touring car. Available soon are a brass battery stop for the right hand layshaft mount, a brass motor mount plate, 2.5g brass steering posts as well as 2.5g brass bumper posts. All parts are machined from high-quality brass material, they come with a black surface coating and gold-colour edge details for wear and looks. For those who look for a more securely located battery without adding substantial weight, T-Works also offers the battery stop in a lightweight aluminium variant.

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August 4, 2017

Yeah Racing YD-2 aluminium option parts

Yeah Racing’s aluminium Performance Upgrade parts for the Yokomo YD-2 RWD drift car, recently introduced in a complete conversion kit, are now also available separately. The range includes width adjustable front and rear low-profile lower A-arms, low-profile front upper arms, a wide angle steering assembly, front and rear low-profile shock towers as well as a front bumper support and a high centre of gravity motor plate. The series is rounded out by adjustable 44mm to 54mm large angle universal driveshafts. All aluminium parts are machined from high-quality material, they come black anodised and with silver edge details and engraved logos.

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August 4, 2017

Schelle Racing Innovations B64 Nova slipper clutch

Schelle Racing Innovations’ Nova 3-plate slipper clutch is soon also available for the Team Associated B64 buggy. The clutch will offer a better driving feel, longer durability and a lower rotating inertia thanks to weighing in at only 12g for the entire clutch including a 78T spur gear whereas the original slipper weighs in at 25.5g. In addition, clutch has 20 percent more torque capacity and the set includes two slipper pads in white/red material and a tuning guide to help racers learn how to tune the clutch for different conditions from slick to astro-turf. Beside the clutch set for the B64 Schelle also offers a conversion kit for B64D owners that includes a pair of front and rear centre driveshafts.

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August 3, 2017

T-Works 1/8th buggy stainless steel rear skid plates

T-Works have introduced a range of stainless steel rear chassis skid plates for several 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality material and coming laser-engraved for looks the protector plates prevent the rear chassis part from becoming excessively damaged on tracks with large jumps or abrasive surfaces. The sets include two skid plates and they are available for the Kyosho MP9, HongNor X3 Evo, SWorkz buggies, the HB Racing D815/D817/E817 as well as the Mugen MBX7/R.

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August 3, 2017

Hiro Seiko MTC-1 lightweight screw kits

Hiro Seiko have released three lightweight screw kits for the forthcoming Mugen MTC-1 touring car. Available as full titanium kit, that saves about 21g of weight, Hiro Seiko will also have two mixed titanium and aluminium sets available that include black or dark-silver coloured alloy fasteners. The mixed sets will scrub about 26.5g of weight.

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August 2, 2017

Imbue introduce MBX7R brass & alloy option parts

Imbue, known for their popular brass shock absorber pistons, have introduced a handful of option parts for the Mugen MBX7R buggy. First up is the brass +20g C-block. The option part is aimed at making a driver’s race day much simpler as, instead of fiddling with weights, the weighted C-block makes it more of a fit and forget upgrade. The part is usable with the original suspension inserts and at +20g of weight it is the choice of top Mugen racers.

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