I-Fenix introduce the 4S 1/8th scale 4WD GT kit. Virtually a complete re-design with only the plastics, pulleys and a few other details remaining unchanged from its predecessor, the car features new bulkheads, suspension mounts, weight distribution, a redesigned tank and many more. The kit is set for a release early in 2014.
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Mugen introduce the 1,000,000 Super Silicone differential fluid. Designed especially for on-road applications the superextra heavy oil is best used in front differentials that then behave like a solid axle bit still allow for a minimum amount of slip making the car easier to drive compared to spool axles.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]
MIP announce new Race Duty CVD driveshaft kits for wide range of Traxxas vehicles. The Race Duty CVD axles sport the light weight features of the small steel shaft CVDs combined with the heavy duty X-duty features making the steel driveshafts ideal for “racing conditions” using 2S LiPo battery packs. Different versions for Traxxas Slash and Nitro Rustler, Slash 4×4 as well as Rustler-VXL based vehicles are available, all of which are drop-fit solutions including all needed hardware, grease and thread lock.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
Italian company Fenix announce the soon release of their Su-zuka 2014 kit. Previously only available as conversion kit for the Tamiya F104 V2 and the WRC F-One, the Su-zuka 2014 will come as full kit including a “Schumacher Mi5 technology”-based rear end for better tuneability. As for the chassis material Fenix now uses a special hybrid CSC composite material that is meant to be better suited for formula 1 chassis. All other features, such as the well-known semi rigid rear link, are taken over from the previous models. On top of the 2014 full kit there will also be a rear end upgrade kit for current Su-zuka owners.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]
New from Yeah Racing comes this 2-in-1 aluminium camber gauge. The tool is CNC-machined from aluminium and it sports three recessed areas so it can also act as a tray for small parts. Measuring camber angles of 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 degrees the gauge comes in blue, orange, pink and gunmetal colour.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Serpent introduce the 747-E electric upgrade kit for the 747 200mm nitro car. Included is all necessary hardware to convert the nitro-powered 747 into a whisper-silent 200mm touring car. The set contains a carbon fibre main chassis and top deck, an aluminium motor mount assembly, new belt pulleys and shafts, battery mounts, ball races and hardware. The converted car can be used with a conventional 2S touring car motor and speedo setup but higher power 3S batteries, a suitable 4-pole motor and a strong 1/8th scale speed controller are recommended in order to reach speeds above 90km/h. Beside the conversion kit Serpent will release a complete 747-E kit by the end of January 2014.
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T-Work’s have new option parts for Xray’s XB4 buggy available. First up is a titanium turnbuckle set that includes a total of seven links made from high quality titanium. They are meant for the camber and toe links as well as the servo link and come with a suitable 4mm aluminium wrench for easy adjustment. Next in the line are titanium shock mount shafts for swift and easy shock angle adjustment. Coming in a set of four the 1-piece design allows for swift set-up changes as you only have to undo a single nut in order to remove the damper from the shock tower.
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JConcepts has produced a carbon fibre front shock tower for the popular Team Associated B4 line of vehicles. The 4mm thick material is durable, lightweight and features the camber link position mounted in a horizontal position relative to the kick-plane. There are 3 inner positions and 3 outer positions for quick and steady adjustments and the tower features the JConcepts treatment of a milled surface creating the ribbing effect to increase durability where needed. Eliminating the outer shock position gives the vehicle a more nimble look in the front-end while still maintaining the 2 most popular positions.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
