New from MR33 and coming for 1/10th touring cars and buggies are two car transportation bags. Made from black fabric and sporting the proud MR33 logo the on-road bag measures 480x300mm while the off-road bag is slightly larger at 550x330mm. Both feature a cord to conveniently close the bags that keep dust and dirt away during storage and transportation.
T-Works have titanium shock standoffs for Team Associated’s fifth generation 1/10th off-road vehicles available. Made from the same material as T-Works’ screws and turnbuckles the standoffs are of a multi-piece design that does away with the need to use the standard composite shock bushings. Included in the set, that is usable with the B5, T5 and SC5 kits, are the standoffs, four mounting screws as well as suitable self-locking nuts.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
RPM have a new front shock tower for the Axial Yeti XL available. The part adds some much needed support to the camber link ears and upper shock mounts with smooth-flowing curves, adding an aesthetic appeal as well as increasing strength tremendously. The shock tower is moulded from RPM’s tough blend of engineering grade nylons for additional strength and it is a direct replacement for the stock part.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Yuki Model have introduced the Amass T-type connectors. Compatible with the iconic Deans plugs the connectors are of a new design with a rear cap that does away with the need to shrink-wrap the wires and solder posts, resulting in a cleaner looking and easier to handle connector. The cap features an inner partition wall that separates both poles so they will not short cut and the metal connector plates sport a high-quality gold-plating for reduced resistance and minimised burn-off for best possible durability.
Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]
MIP have introduced the 17.5T Pucks drive system for the TLR 22T 2.0 race truck. The aluminium based drivetrain system which aluminium diff outdrives, aluminium C-CVD bones, and replaceable plastic orange wear pucks that take the place of inferior steel pins. This combination greatly increases the longevity of the drivetrain and most importantly decreases the drivetrain’s overall rotating mass by around 50 percent The decrease in weight directly results in quicker acceleration, deceleration, and lower motor temps especially in stock racing classes.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
New from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya TT02B 4WD entry-level buggy is the aluminium essential conversion kit. It includes several option parts to improve the performance and durability of the buggy such as lower A-arms, steering knuckles, ball-raced C-hubs, rear uprights as well as a front and rear shock tower and mounting hardware. The blue anodised aluminium parts are direct replacements for the kit’s plastic items and they feature stylish silver chamfering for added visual impact.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Xtreme Racing have two new carbon fibre chassis plate sets for the HPI Jumpshot truck available. Coming in standard length and a one inch longer extended variant the vertical chassis plates are made to replace the standard aluminium parts. The chassis are cut from high-quality 2.5mm carbon material and made to improve the visual impact.
View the extended chassis here
Tekno RC have released a set of universal driveshafts for the EB48.3 and NB48.3 buggies. The driveshaft assemblies are CNC machined from high-quality steel alloy and black oxidised for wear resistance. They allow for extreme working angles while being durable and hard-wearing at the same time. The driveshafts excel in bumpy and rough conditions and the suspension is allowed to work more efficiently without the extra binding of a CVA assembly. This allows the vehicle to absorb bumps better with a reduced risk of “catching a rut” and flipping the car while cornering. For smoother tracks, CVAs will produce more traction and support, but universals are also well suited with slight suspension setup changes. The universals are ready to drop into the EB/NB48.3 with the use of additional 8x16x5mm bearings. One bearing is required for the inside of each wheel hub assembly and the hardened steel shafts are usable both in the front and the rear of the buggies.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
