Italian company WRC have introduced a set of kevlar-reinforced belt pulleys for the GTX 1/8th nitro on-road car. Designed to replace the kit’s standard parts the kevlar variants will make for improved durability while giving the car that “factory” look. The set includes a total of six pulleys and bushings and it is a direct replacement for the stock parts.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Mugen Seiki have introduced new option parts for their range of on-road vehicles. First up are the HD pinions for the MRX6 and MGT7 cars. The heavy duty gears sport a nickel-plated surfaces rather than being hard-anodised which makes for improved wear resistance. They are available in four sizes including 15T and 16T first gear and 19T and 20T second gear variants. Also new are 3-hole and 4-hole pistons for the MRX and MTX cars. Coming in sets of two the pistons add more damper setup options to Mugen’s popular on-road cars and it is understood that they come in handy especially on high-bite surfaces.
Coming from T-Works is a titanium-nitride coated tyrer cutter tip. Compatible with most tyre cutters and truers the tip features a special surface treatment, known from hinge pins and shock shafts, that is both hard-wearing and friction reducing. The cutting element comes in a padded box for easy transportation and storage.
Available soon from HB is the D815 V2 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. The follow-up model of the IFMAR World Championship winning car includes a range of option parts such as an extended chassis plate that adds 4mm of length to the rear end to allow for a longer wheelbase while also shifting the weight distribution for improved stability especially in high-speed corners. Additionally also the standard chassis plate is included in the kit to make for a wider setup range from stock. Along with the +4mm chassis comes a +4mm centre driveshaft plus a range of other optional parts such as carbon fibre suspension inserts, additional carbon fibre camber plates for the rear hubs as well as the “high” rear wing mount and the #4 carbon fibre Ackermann plates that provide a different Ackermann angle for more all-round steering, especially on high-traction or very technical tracks.
View the included option parts here
Muchmore have introduced their new Impact Linear FD2 series LCG LiPo battery pack. Made from high performance 110C cells the battery is only 22.3mm tall, meaning its use will lower the car’s centre of gravity compared to the class-standard 25.1mm packs. With a capacity of 6400mAh it is good for the use in modified and stock classes alike and the weight of only 271g also reduces the vehicle’s overall weight, allowing to put weight where it is needed.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Cox have introduced oil-filled aluminium shock absorbers for Kyosho’s Optima 2016 1/10th 4WD buggy. Machined from aluminium and coming with a high-precision finish the shocks offer an increased oil volume and travel compared to the standard “red” shocks. Design-wise the dampers are oriented at Kyosho’s iconic “gold” shock absorbers and thus they are making a cool period-correct option part. The shocks are available as separate front and rear sets including springs and also as combo package including both the short front and long rear shocks.
Coming soon from KO Propo is the Esprit 4 ASF 2.4GHz radio system for the use with Kyosho’s ASF Mini-Z cars. Based off of the standard Esprit 4 the ASF variant features a specific transmitting technology needed to couple the radio with Kyosho’s ASF Mini-Z cars. The radio is highly adaptable to the driver’s needs and so the angle of both the throttle and steering stick can be adjusted, the transmitter offers digital trims, 6-button and jog dial menu operation, a back-lit display and it weighs in at only around 630g. As for the software features the radio offers class-standard steering trim, sub trim, speed, curve and travel as well as throttle high point, sub trim, speed, and curve functions along quick setup for the most needed items, a timer and stopwatch as well as LCD backlight and contrast settings. The radio will become available in June.
Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]
Destiny have introduced a set of spring steel front spool cups for the RX10S touring car. Designed to replace the standard composite parts the steel items are much stronger, they offer higher precision and make for improved power supply. With a hardened surface for wear and a second set of drive pin slots they are also very durable.
Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]
