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April 29, 2020

T-Works roll out first S35-4 optionals

T-Works have announced the release of first optional parts for the new SWorkz S35-4 nitro and electric buggy kits. The range includes titanium turnbuckles, ball bearing sets, as well as titanium and gold-colour steel screw sets specific to each vehicle. The titanium parts will lower the overall weight of the vehicles, they improve corrosion resistance and add visual impact while the gold-colour steel screws are less prone to oxidate in wet environments. As for the bearing sets, they include ball races with both rubber and steel seals, thus ensuring exceptional resistance against dust, dirt and moisture while allowing for good drivetrain efficiency.

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April 2, 2020

Mugen Seiki NMB 6x13mx5mm high-performance bearings

Mugen Seiki have introduced the new high-performance NMB 6x13x5mm ball races. The NMB bearings use steel shields and light oil to reduce friction to make the car’s drivetrain more efficient while also being more durable than stock rubber sealed bearings. The ball races come as 10 or 4-piece packs.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

April 2, 2020

Vision Racing 22X-4 C5 ceramic bearing sets

Vision Racing have announced the release of their new C5 series ceramic ball bearing sets for the new TLR 22X-4 buggy. Available as full set, gearbox or axle kits, all use ABEC5 specification ball races with Si3N4 ceramic balls, deep groove stainless steel housings and double metal shields for reduced drag. The bearings come lubricated using a high performance synthetic light oil and due to their precision and smoothness, they help to improve efficiency, lower motor temperatures and increase RPM.

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April 1, 2020

T-Works roll out first 22X-4 optionals

T-Works have introduced first option parts for the all-new TLR 22X-4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy that is hitting stores as we type. First up is a 26-piece set of rubber/metal-shielded ball bearings that offer both exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture while ensuring a low natural drivetrain drag due to having a metal shield on the opposite side. Also new are titanium optionals such as a 14-piece ball end set, a 7-piece set of turnbuckles and a 112-piece UFO head screw set. All titanium parts are made of high-quality 64-grade titanium for a low weight, high strength and exceptional corrosion resistance, making them a great replacement for the standard parts. Last but not least comes a 128-piece set of gold-color steel screws that mainly adds visual impact while offering great corrosion resistance.

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March 27, 2020

Yeah Racing Enduro rubber-sealed bearing set

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Element RC Enduro trail truck series is a rubber-sealed ball bearing set. The bearings, made of aircraft-grade steel, offer exceptional precision and durability and their PTFE-treated rubber seals keep dust, dirt and moisture away, ensuring reliability in pretty much every weather conditions. The ball races come pre-oiled using high-quality oil for low natural drivetrain drag and longer run times.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

March 26, 2020

T-Works XB2 2020 ball bearings kits

The latest release of Xray XB2 2020 series optionals from T-Works includes two ball bearing sets. Specific to the Carpet and Dirt specification kits of Xray’s latest 2WD buggy, the sets include 14 and 16 ball races respectively, with both utilising orange and black colour rubber seals for exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture whole the inner metal shields ensure low natural drag for high drivetrain efficiency. Both sets are available from now on.

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March 23, 2020

T-Works XB8/XB8E 2020 optionals

Made for Xray’s 2020 specification kits of the XB8 and XB8E are several new optionals from T-Works. The range includes items such as a 20-piece set of hard-coated aluminium suspension balls to scrub some weight, rubber/metal-shielded ball bearings sets offer protection and low natural drivetrain drag and titanium turnbuckles reduce overall weight while adding style and corrosion protection. Also available are titanium or gold-colour steel screw kits.

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March 17, 2020

T-Works ball bearing tool

The latest addition to T-Works’ tool line is a ball bearing checker and removal tool. Usable with the most popular metric and imperial size ball races, the tool allows to easily check or remove bearings by sliding it into the ball bearing and spinning it to check the condition of the ball race, while the tool also allows to work the bearing out of its seat, such as uprights, steering blocks or diff cases. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a black surface coating for a long life, the tool also features white laser-engraved markings for easy ball race size checking.

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