Red RC » Accessories

April 25, 2016

Yeah Racing 60mm Shock-Gear shock absorbers

Based on their 50mm and 55mm Damper Gear shock absorber sets Yeah Racing have introduced the new, longer 60mm variants for 1/10th scale rally and off-road cars. The shock absorbers are of an all-aluminium design with threaded alloy shock bodies, alloy upper and lower shock caps as well as an alloy spring pre-load nuts. Other features include titanium-nitride coated piston rods and volume compensators and the shock come with an assortment of pistons in standard and V-hole variants to fine-tune the compression and rebound characteristics. The set, that includes a total of four shock absorbers, is rounded out by an assortment of springs and the dampers are available in grey or silver anodising.

View an image of the silver colour variant here

April 22, 2016

Reds Racing introduce new Quattro clutch front plates

Reds Racing have introduced two new front plates for the Quattro clutch system. They allow for more pre-tension on the springs and better snap, typically used in truggy applications. The plates are available in XH and XXH variants, adding to the already existing L and H plates. Reds Racing recommends to use the new Pre-Tension tool for an easier assembly of the clutch.

View the clutch tool here

April 22, 2016

Bittydesign tease new 190mm touring car bodyshell

Italian company Bittydesign are currently teasing a new 190mm electric touring car bodyshell. The rough sketch leaves room for interpretation whether the body will mimic a full scale vehicle or if it will be modelled solely after the global body spec rules, but a second drawing, issued shortly after, shows that the body in question will sport some real “Italian” lines especially round the grille and headlight section. We bring you more information on the subject as soon as they become available.

View another image here

April 22, 2016

Yaiba Racing Yeti aluminium front C-hubs

Japanese company Tresrey have introduced the Yaiba Racing aluminium front C-hubs for the Axial Yeti and Exo kits. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming red or black anodised they replace the standard composite hubs with more durable parts. An additional dirt shield also improves the protection of the universal driveshafts from dust and dirt. The C-hubs are direct replacements and they come in sets of two.

View more images here

April 22, 2016

Xtreme Racing Optima carbon fibre option parts

Xtreme Racing have released a range of carbon fibre option parts for the Kyosho Optima re-release buggy in the form of a radio tray as well as front and rear shock towers. The radio tray is cut from 2mm carbon material and it replaces the standard fibreglass part with a better looking and more rigid solution. The plate matches the stock dimensions and it is a direct replacement. The front and rear shock towers are cut from 3mm material to replace the kit’s aluminium parts. The towers match the stock suspension geometry and they are available separately.

content

April 21, 2016

Schumacher 4WD Mini Pin 2 front tyre

In addition to the Mini Pin 2 rear tyre, Schumacher now have also introduced the Mini Pin 2 4WD front variant. The version 2 front tyre was designed to match the super high grip Mini Pin 2 rear tyre which is popular on lower traction multi surface venues. The tyre offers maximum steering response and it is available as tyre only or pre-glued on Schumacher’s 12mm hex Flexlight wheel.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

April 21, 2016

Team Titan Blitz GT2 1/8th scale GT bodyshell

Team Titan have introduced the new Blitz GT2 body shell for 1/8th GT chassis using a wheelbase between 323mm to 328mm. The GT2 body is designed to provide more steering than the previous GT shell, utilising a redesigned rear boot lid that increases air flow to the wing for more stability without losing top end speed from excess drag. The rear of the body features three wing support towers, with included large diameter plastic wing screws, to ensure a lightweight yet durable wing mounting. The body comes clear, with window mask, wing mounting hardware, sticker sheet and two wings to help tailor the required down force.

View more images of the GT2 here

April 21, 2016

Muchmore lightweight 40mm cooling fan mount

Muchmore have introduced a lightweight aluminium motor cooling fan mount for 40mm units. Cut from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-etched the mount features an inner cut out to route the fan connection wire to in order to make for neat and clean wiring. The mount simply attaches to the motor by clipping it on and it is designed exclusively for the use with 40mm fans.

View more images here