Coming from Azarashi and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 is the all-new Veloce bodyshell. The body offers an optimised cabin position and shape with the smooth lines making for a more controllable feel of the buggy on the track. The Veloce also fits the Kyosho Lazer ZX6 and it incorporates cut lines for both cars.
View another image of the Veloce shell here
Avid have introduce the version 2 of their popular Kyosho shock and turnbuckle tool. Machined from 6061 aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edges the V2 tool offers improved ergonomics for more effortless wrenching. The wrench is designed to allow the easy use of the lower cartridges of the Kyosho 12mm shocks and it also incorporates a 3.5mm turnbuckle and 5.5mm nut wrench.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
STRC have introduced new aluminium option parts for Axial’s RR10 Bomber, Wraith and Deadbolt vehicles. First up are alloy steering knuckles, CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium the newly designed parts will greatly increase the durability and steering precision of all Axial vehicles with the AR60 OCP axle. The included colour matching aluminium steering arm plate will allow RR10 Bomber owners to easily install the STRC aluminium steering kits on the vehicle. The knuckles are symmetrical designed for easy installation. The parts are available in anodised black, gun metal, green and silver. Also new are blue anodised aluminium upper and lower rear suspension links for the Yeti and RR10 Bomber, adding another colour variant to STRC’s range of parts.
Protoform have introduced their highly awaited LTC 2.0 190mm touring car bodyshell. The next generation of the ultra-successful, but 8 years old LTC-R offers an updated front fascia design with a large, striking front grille for looks while on the functionality side of things, deeper headlight recesses have proven on the track to create more steering and downforce, increasing rotation and change of direction. At the rear of the body, the lower fenders are redesigned to be stiffer and less prone to body tucks. Included is Protoform’s popular wing design first seen on the Pro-TC kit and Dodge Dart, now featuring two trim lines for tuning to a specific class or track condition. Another feature of the body are mounting marks inside the scrap Lexan in the front wheel wells. Mounting positions are marked for 0 (neutral), +2mm, +4mm and +6mm to allow for easy body positioning, a feature widely used by both pros and club racers. As a rule of thumb; the more forward the race body is mounted, the more aggressive the handling will feel. The LTC 2.0 complies with the Global Body Spec rules, it is fully EFRA and ROAR approved and comes in regular .030″ and lightweight .025″ variants.
Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduce two all-new variants of their R18 1/8th on-road body platform in the form of the R18 Evo and the R18 Flat. Featuring similar rear end designs the two bodies differ by the front end aerodynamics with the Evo being meant to offer more steering thanks to the protruding “nose” section in the front, while the Flat type generates very high downforce with its simpler but effective design. Both bodies are available in light and ultra light versions, either uncut or precisely pre-cut for a number of cars.
Team Titan have introduced the new Blitz 1/8th on-road wing set. Designed for the use with Blitz’ own line of bodies but also suitable for other brands, the set contains two differently sized add-on gurney wings as well as lightweight plastic mounting hardware. Pre-shaped slotted holes allow the height adjustment of the wings in order to fine-tune the aerodynamic drag and downforce. Both the wings and the hardware are also available separately.
Team Associated have introduced carbon fibre shock towers for the RC8B3 series of nitro and electric off-road buggies. Cut from lightweight yet durable carbon material the front and rear shock tower are 10 gram lighter compared to the stock parts, scrubbing a total of 20 gram when combined.
View the rear shock tower here
Coming from LMR, the brand of Yokomo Factory driver and UK front runner Lee Martin, is a 2-piece central LiPo mount for the Yokomo YZ-4 1/10th 4WD buggy. Cut from carbon fibre the mount makes for a centralised battery position which creates a more nimble handling while allowing for higher corner speeds at the same time. The mount, as used by the Factory team, becomes available very soon.
Source: LMR [l-m-racing.co.uk]
