Coming from Xray and made for the RX8 series of 1/8th on-road cars is a new 2.0mm front anti-roll bar wire. The thinnest in the range, the 2.0mm variant is an addition to the already existing 2.2mm to 2.8mm variants. The item is made from high-quality spring steel and it sports laser-etched markings for easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Team C Racing have released first information on their forthcoming TC02CST 1/10th 2WD mid motor racing truck kit. Based off of the TC02C platform, the truck will come with 12mm big bore shock absorbers, a CNC-machined lightweight motor plate and it seems to utilise a composite tub chassis. More information will become available in time for the release.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
Coming from X Factory’s Infinity line of option parts are new carbon fibre accessories for the XB2 and XT2 off-road kits. First up is a front carbon fibre shock tower for the XB2. Cut from 4mm sheet material the part is a direct replacement with unchanged geometry and fitting both the dirt and carpet spec kits. Also new but fitting the carpet edition XB2’s only is a 4mm rear shock tower that replaces the standard 3.5mm part. A dirt spec shock tower will become available soon.
Team Associated have introduced a Factory Team carbon fibre ESC plate for the B6 and B6D buggies as well as Factory Team rear hub link inserts for all B6 and B64 vehicles. Starting with the electronics plate, the part is a lightweight option that provides for easy installation and removal of the electronics for easy chassis cleanup. The part is made from 1.5mm high-quality carbon fibre and features blue anodised nut inserts. It weighs in at only 7.5g and is usable with both the B6 and B6D 2WD buggies.
HRC Distribution have introduced the K-Factory ultra-lightweight aluminium servo mounting screws. Made from aircraft-grade 7075 alloy the fasteners are of a special design with a collar right under the head that fits snugly in most servo case mounting lugs, greatly reducing the change of the servo moving in the event of a crash. The screws do away with the need for additional washers and thus make for easy and convenient building and maintenance. The screws are usable with most 1/10th and 1/8th vehicles, they come in packs of six and are available now.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products and made for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies is an aluminium chassis insert called electronic chassis plate. The part was designed to be a drop fit for the chassis’ machined pocket behind the steering servo and using it allows to easily remove the speed controller and receiver from the car for cleaning and maintenance purposes. 0.75mm thick and weighing in at only 7g the plate hardly adds any additional weight to the car meaning the buggy’s weight bias remains pretty much the same compared to thicker alloy or even brass parts. The machined pocket also keeps the electronics such as speed controller and receiver very low in the chassis for a low overall centre of gravity. The mounting plate fits both the B6 and B6D, it comes including suitable mounting hardware and in blue or black anodising.
Fenix have introduced two new brushless motors out of their DFV2 range with the 5.5T and 8.5T modified windings complementing the already existing variants. Built to meet EFRA, ROAR and IFMAR specifications the motors feature balanced 12.5mm high-torque rotors, premium-grade Neodymium magnets, Kawasaki steel stator plates and 99.9 percent pure Copper windings. All this is housed in CNC-machined cans that feature heatsinks and endplate venting for maximum cooling. Both windings variants are available now.
View the features and the 8.5T motor here
Shepherd have introduced two new ceramic diff ball sets containing high-quality 3.175mm balls. Made for the company’s Velox F1 formula car the diff balls also fit a range of other brands and they will improve the overall performance of the differential as the balls are both super true and hard-wearing when maintained properly. The balls are available as 18 and 12-piece sets.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
