LRP have introduced the WorksTeam 41mm aluminium fan mount. Suitable for most 1/8th scale brushless motors, the clamping design mount is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised and with engraved LRP logos. The lightweight yet durable design allows to mount two 40mm fan units in order to optimise motor cooling for improved overall performance and longer motor life.
Intech Racing have introduced a new +5mm aluminium chassis set for the BR-6 electric buggy. Machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and offering a 5mm longer wheelbase, the chassis will make for a more stable ride. It is available in two sets, including a longer steel or aluminium centre drive shaft.
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Coming from Team Associated and made for the company’s 6th generation off-road vehicles and 1/10th touring cars are the Factory Team series aluminium clamping servo horns. Both are made of 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised and laser etched, with the off-road specific arms being 15.5mm long for smoother steering response while the touring car items are 20mm in size. Both variants are available for 23T and 25T spline servos and they include a large M2.5 screw for mounting.
Exotek have released a bunch of new option parts for Kyosho’s RB6 series of buggies. First up is a 5mm carbon fibre rear shock tower for the RB6.6. Mid motor specific, the shock tower is of a heavy duty design yet lightweight at 16g with the more robust material than the stock plastic part making for consistent handling on high-grip tracks. Designed with a reinforced cut at the shock posts for added strength and a low centre cut for improved wing air flow and a lower centre of gravity.
Made for the SDX4 1/10th 4WD buggy are Serpent’s new aluminium uprights and suspension brackets. Starting with the rear uprights, the CNC-machined parts are made from aluminium and they are directional and depending on the mounting position they make for a total of 2 degree or 4 degree of rear toe in. The result is less or more side bite and traction. Also new are FR-FR and FR-RR +2 suspension brackets that allow for a wide range of suspension settings. The FR-FR part will make the car easier to drive and it can be used to reduce overall steering or when the buggy is difficult to control in certain track conditions. As for the FR-RR part, the suspension hanger will make the vehicle more aggressive in terms of steering. Both suspension mounts come hard-coated for wear and they are available separately.
View the +2 suspension mounts here
Serpent have introduced two aluminium screw sets for the Project 4X touring car. Containing 143 fasteners, the set is available in orange or grey colour with the screws being made of aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium. Using the screws as a replacement for the standard steel hardware will lower the car’s weight while adding visual impact.
Flashpoint R/C have introduced their new 4-in-1 multi wrench as well as aluminium servo horns for most of today’s servos. Starting on the tool side of things, the multi wrench incorporates a 10mm socket wrench for flywheel nuts, an 8mm extended glow plug wrench as well as 5mm and 3mm hex tips for pivot balls and steering bushings. The wrench is made from high-quality spring steel, making it strong and durable.
Coming from Gizmo Racing are the new GZ1 2017 update kit and hard lower A-arms. Starting with the update package, the set will bring older spec GZ1 kits to full 2017 specifications by including the V2 upper arm kit, a new carbon fibre chassis, carbon fibre side rails, new diff/spool outdrives and also new low-friction belts. Also available for the GZ1 are hard carbon fibre lower A-arms. They offer less twist and flex than the standard arms, resulting in a more responsive car at the expend of a little overall grip. The hard arms can be used in combination with the standard wishbones in order to achieve a different car balance.
