Coming from Radtec is a narrow 4mm turnbuckle wrench. Machined from spring steel and sporting laser-etched markings for easy identification the wrench comes in handy especially when adjusting the camber links on pan cars as the narrow design does not interfere with the ball cups and inner camber arms.
NSquared have released their new Bocomolich tyre sauce. Containing special chemicals and additives the traction compound will enhance grip, durability and handling of the tyres with the product coming in metal cans with a dauber cap for secure storage and easy application.
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Hiro Seiko have introduced a range of optional screw sets for the T4’16 and X12’16 on-road kits. Starting with the T4 sets, they include selected screws for the 2016 specification kit and they are available as titanium or mixed titanium and aluminium set. Included are 98 hex screws and using the kits scrubs between 18g and 23g of weight while adding bling at the same time. Also new are two respective sets for the X12’16 1/12th scale pan car. Containing 48 screw each they save about 9.8g to 12g of weight with the mixed set being the lighter one due to the included alloy screws.
Japanese brand Kimihiko-yano.net have introduced their all-new Blackhawk touch screen DC charger. The multi-chemistry charger is of very compact 102x120x46mm dimensions and it offers up to 20A charge and discharge current. The large LCD screen helps to monitor all of the important parameters with current and voltage can be displayed as a graph if desired. Furthermore the charger offers an internal balancer, 20 memory slots for individual battery setups as well as internal resistance measurement. On top of this the charger allows to charge the latest generation of high-voltage Lithium-Polymer batteries thanks to a Li-HV mode. The device is housed in a black aluminium case and it comes with a touch screen pen and an assortment of adapter wires.
JConcepts have introduced a new option part for the Team Associated B5 series of vehicles in the form of the spring steel CVA set with hex adaptors. The set is built for performance, durability and looks with the design being based around the HD 5mm axle diameter which is able to stand up to a rigorous demands of today’s racing. The bones have been machined of spring steel material for the ultimate in durability and performance and inserted with hardened steel pins on the drive ends. The aluminium pin barrels have a high tolerance fit and finish for smooth and quiet performance. The CVA kit fits the B5, B5M and B5M Factory Lite and it also includes light-weight, black anodised aluminium 12mm clamping style hex adaptors for a slide on fit to the HD axle. The advanced plating on the bones, axles and barrels also provide corrosion resistance and for more recognition, the JConcepts.net logo is etched onto each bone for identification and authenticity.
Exotek have new option parts for the Team Associated 5th generation 1/10th off-road buggies and trucks available in the form of titanium front axles for the SC5M as well as aluminium shock parts for the 12mm big bore shocks. Starting with the wheel axles, the “Flite titanium front axles for Team Associated’s latest short course truck are precision machined, almost as strong as steel and they weigh in at only 5 grams per pair, compared to the 9.7 grams of the standard steel shafts. The axles reduce rotational mass as well as unsprung weight and they also add some visual impact when the wheels are off.
Avid have introduced two new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated 5th generation 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up is an aluminium steering bellcrank set. These aluminium bellcranks eliminate flex in the steering system for maximum steering feel with the set being usable for all B5 based vehicles such as the B5/B5M, T5M and SC5M. The parts come machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, they are black anodised and sport silver edge highlights and each package includes one left and one right bellcrank as well as two aluminium crush tubes for the steering rack bearings.
TKO have introduced a new carbon fibre slipper disc set for the Team Associated B5M buggy and others using the same size, such as the Yokomo YZ-2. Made from carbon ultra poly material to provide consistency, smoothness and feel, the carbon material makes for rapid heat dissipation and thermal stability without glazing and hot spots. The pads are virtually maintenance free, they come in sets of two and weight in at 0.7g.
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