Raceform have introduced pre-cut wing attachments for 1/10th scale off-road buggy wings. Adding the part to any rear wing will improve stability at high speed and also on corner exit with the U-bend attachments coming pre-cut and with various mounting holes already milled out. The assists fit most wings, both screw and body clip mounting styles and they come in packs of two or eight pieces.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their Wing Plate TC set, a mounting kit for 1/10th touring car wings. Designed to improve wing fitment and mounting security, the lower buttons fit snuggly into the body’s wing stays and, like the upper counter plates, they are machined from aircraft-grade aluminium, coming anodised in a range of colours including black, orange, red, dark blue and light blue. The design with an 8mm hole pattern is ideal for all Protoform and Bittydesign touring car bodies and it also fits most other brands. The sets are rounded out by the needed mounting hardware.
Sweep Racing have introduced the Muzzle design bodyshell for the Kyosho MP9 1/8th off-road buggy. Sporting the ever popular cab forward design the body is meant to improve steering reactions while the distinctive rear wing provides improved traction in low-grip track conditions and on bumpy surfaces. The body is made from thick 1mm polycarbonate and it comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job.
Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]
Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Force bodyshell for TLR’s 8ight 4.0. Purpose-designed to fit onto TLR’s latest incarnation of the 8ight buggy, the body is of a steering-enhancing cab forward design, it features a rear flap section for an overall increased downforce and a roof-top shark fin feature adds stability on high-speed straights. On top of this a side scoop makes way for the throttle and brake linkage, ensuring free movement. Also incorporated into the design is a stronger nose section, a point where the original body has a weak spot and that was addressed by Bittydesign by making it a 2-piece offering with separate nose piece. The body is made from 1mm high-quality Lexan material, it comes clear, and including window masks and a decal sheet.
Coming from Techra are a range of double joint driveshafts for 1/10th touring cars as well as two 1/10th buggy rear wings. Starting with the driveshafts, the parts are of the now-common dual joint design to reduce wheel chatter and improve efficiency at high steering angles. The are machined from high-quality spring steel, come with a hardened surface and they are available in a range of specifications including 41.3mm front and 39.3mm rear variants for Xray and VBC cars and also 40.6mm front and 39.1mm rear variants for the Yokomo BD7. All come laser-etched with respective markings for easy identification.
Coming from MR33 are the pre-cut version 2 rear wing for 190mm touring car bodyshells as well as an on-road car stand. Starting with the wing, the part is made using sturdy 0.7mm high-quality polycarbonate material and its shape makes for high downforce, improving corner speed significantly. The wing is cut to maximum dimensions with a second trimline for the depth and two additional height settings already moulded in for easy adaption to the track rules or personal preferences. Included come two pre-cut 20x40mm end plates.
Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team aluminium wing buttons for 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles. The wing buttons help keep the wing secured during the heat of battle and the buttons have been recessed to allow for a more solid fit between the wing and wing mount. The machined and black anodised parts fit 1/10th on-road and off-road vehicles as well as 1/8th buggies and trucks.
Coming from Serpent is a new medium downforce rear wing. Sporting a 2-level design with large side dams and winglets on the bottom element, the wing is ideal for high-speed tracks while also offering exceptional balance and stability while jumping. The wing is available in black and white colour and it fits Serpent’s own range of 1/8th scale buggies and trucks and also most other brands.
