Avid have re-released their HD long rear axle for the Kyosho RB6, RB5, ZX-6, ZX-5 and SC6. The part is of an updated design compared to the standard Kyosho axle and it comes with a no-break guarantee and the extended threads make for a perfect fitment of aftermarket wheels such as the ones from Avid, Pro-Line, AKA, JConcepts and more. The axles are available as pair and also as conversion including 12mm aluminium hex adapters.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
New from MIP and made for virtually every 1/5th large scale vehicle is a tow strap for easy vehicle transportation. Made to ease the arrival to and the departure from the track the tow strap attaches to the car using two sturdy carabiners while the strap itself allows to tow the car behind you.
Yokomo will soon have a new pit bag available. Sporting an updated outer design the bag features three equal-size inner drawers as well as several outer pockets for items such as a setup board and setup tools. Sturdy wheels and a tough extendible handle round out the package. The bag will become available by the end of September.
Coming from Avid and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy are Avid’s carbon fibre shock towers. Machined from high-quality 5mm material the towers scrub 33 percent of weight compared to the stock aluminium parts while the rear tower also places the rear wing 1mm further back. Being a direct replacement the Avid shock stays maintain the stock suspension geometry. The parts are available separately or as a set including the front and rear tower.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
The latest off-road vehicle to receive JConcepts’ Finnisher body treatment is the TLR 8ight-T 3.0 1/8th scale truggy. The slight cab forward design, raked windshield and aggressive stance highlight a performance-oriented core while the wide front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the unique 8ight-T 3.0 shock geometry. An extended front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight while a built-in air escape passage on the roof allows the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The new body includes champion rear name plates which provide additional high-speed stability and the overall handling has been improved by balancing the bias between the cab location and rear wing placement which control the majority of the aero affects of the aggressively styled body.
Coming from Serpent and made for the Natrix 748 TQ are hard-anodised Centax pinion gears. Offering the same pitch as the previous gears the V2 pinions sport a different tooth shape for improved efficiency and durability. Laser-etched size markings make for an easy selection of the gears that fit the Xli and Centax 1/10th clutch housings and they are available separately or as 6-piece set.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
VP-Pro have introduced a polycarbonate rear wing for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Made from 1.5mm Lexan material the wing offers a very low weight and a high durability. The design allows to fine-tune the downforce and drag created by the wing by adding or modifying the included gurney flap and by adding or leaving away the optional side dams.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Teamsaxo have a new carbon fibre main chassis and top deck available for the Xray T4 touring car. Starting with the chassis, the part is cut from 2.2mm carbon fibre and due to the design and material used the main plate will twist more in the centre, moving away flex from the bulkhead area for a more stable car at high speed. Also new is a 2.0mm upper deck whose standard angle layup carbon fibre will make for improved flex and thus it is recommended for the use on low to medium grip asphalt tracks.
