WRC have introduced a black anodised aluminium lower chassis for the STX 017 electric touring car kit. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting several milled out sections for optimised flex, the chassis is also of a symmetrical design to ensure equal left-to-right flex characteristics. The main plate is a direct fit and best used in medium to high grip track conditions.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Hiro Seiko have introduced two lightweight screw kits for the Tamiya M-07 Concept M-size car. Available as mixed blue aluminium and titanium set as well as full titanium kit, the 77-piece sets will greatly reduce the overall weight of the car while adding visual impact at the same time.
View the titanium screw set here
Coming from Xray and made for the GTX8 and XT8 kits is a rear graphite brace set. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre the braces reinforce the rear composite chassis braces which leads to an overall stiffer chassis which is beneficial especially for high-traction racing conditions. The braces come in sets of two and including mounting hardware.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The 40T belt pulleys that are part of Yokomo’s BD8SV Stock touring car are soon also available separately for all BD8 owners. Designed to improve overall drivetrain efficiency the set will be beneficial for both stock and modified racing classes as with the 40T pulleys the car will gain balance and overall efficiency compared to the standard 34T pulleys. Traction is increased while the higher corner speed and smoother throttle response will lead to lowered and more consistent lap times. The set includes a 40T front pulley, 40T gear differential, carbon fibre shock towers as well as bulkhead spacers and new longer belts. Separately available are also the updated front and rear shock towers, the 1mm bulkhead spacers and the C bulkhead all of which are specially designed to fit the 40T belt pulleys.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th scale 4WD buggies. First up is the front shock stay that utilises the standard kit geometry but sports an updated design for improved looks and greater durability, making it especially useful on those demanding dirt and astro turf tracks. The rear shock tower, just like the front part, is cut to match the standard kit geometry and it sports an updated design for improved looks and greater durability, but on top of this an additional lower row of rear camber link mounting holes allows for an optimised rear roll centre which can be beneficial in a variety of track conditions. Both the front and rear shock stays are cut from high-quality carbon fibre, they are available separately and fit the B64 and B64D buggies.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of buggies, trucks and cars are soft, ribbed shock absorber volume compensators. The membranes are of a softer material than stock which results in reduced shock rebound, making them ideal for bumpy or high speed tracks. Internal ribbings ensure they maintain their shape even when the going gets tough as does the heavy duty rubber material. The membranes come in sets of four and they fit the XB8, XT8 and GTX8 kits.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
HB Racing have introduced a HD centre driveshaft dogbone for the 817T series of truggies. The dogbone is thicker in diameter, which increases the strength and durability of the drivetrain. It is standard equipment on the centre/rear of the HB Racing D817T truggy and centre/front of the E817T truggy and it can also be used as a heavy duty option part on the centre/front of the E817 buggy.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced new optional parts for the Team Associated B6 and B64 series of off-road vehicles. First up is a revised front shock tower for flat arm equipped B6 buggies. Made from tough 5mm carbon fibre and offering an updated design, the shock tower has the outer shock mounting holes removed and thanks to shortened ears it is less prone to break, adding toughness to AE’s latest 2WD buggy.
