New for the Photon EX from TOP are these version 2 steering blocks and rear hubs. The steering block is designed with improved ackermann positions, while the rear hub provides added roll center and camber gain adjustments.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
Montech have released their latest Nazda 6 4.0 190mm bodyshell. The new design offers improved performance and moulded from 0.75mm thick polycarbonate it weighs in at only 85 grams. The shell includes light decals and window masks.
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Schumacher have introduced their new printed ‘Talon’ Off Road wings available in 3 colours and clear polycarbonate. Specially designed for increased downforce and jump stability you can tune the amount of downforce with easy cut lines on the top of the wing. Uniquely printed on both sides to retain the best overall look. Available in White, Carbon Fibre look, Black and Clear polycarbonate.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Xray have officially announced their new 1/10th scale 4wd EP buggy platform, the XB4. The XB4 is the world’s first 1/10 off-road chassis incorporating the Multi-Flex adjustment technology, which allows tuning the chassis flex for different track conditions. It doesn’t matter if the track is low traction, medium or super high traction, you can adjust the chassis flex to suit the track conditions in a matter of seconds, and again adjust the flex easily when the conditions change. The revolutionary and unique chassis design merges a Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium backbone and composite chassis-plate which have been firmly mounted together to create a solid framework with each piece playing a distinctive role. The aluminium backbone provides the car with stability and stiffness, while allowing torsional flex along the lengthwise axis while the composite chassis absorbs vibrations and works as the main Multi-Flex element, allowing the changing of flex independently in the front and rear of the car.
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Spec-R have released this aluminium fan mount for this R1/S1 chassis. Made from high quality aluminium it mounts just behind the motor and is a stylish and durable way to mount your cooling fan.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Hot Bodies introduce the D812 1/8th nitro competition buggy. This buggy embodies the latest refinements and improvements that have come directly from the HB racing team for the 2012-2013 racing season. Starting with the basis of the World Champion D8 buggy, and improving even on the Vice World Champion Hara Edition, the D812 improves the D8 in every way. Monocoque suspension arms allow to tune the suspension setup for extra flex, more stiffness or even added weights for a completely new feel to your driving. For faster acceleration and quicker in-air pitch control, the drivetrain gears are lighter. New CVD boots retain grease and keep out dirt that can sandblast your drive axles. Aluminium drive axles, caster blocks and rear hubs improve on the durability of the D8. A one-piece radio tray makes maintenance easy and quick, and the one-piece engine mount helps even more by allowing you to remove and re-insert the engine without having to re-set the gear mesh time after time.
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Capricorn introduce new option parts for their 1/10th 200mm on-road chassis in the form of updated wheel axles and CVD driveshafts. Starting with the front and rear CVD wheel axles they are now available as bi-compound items made from hard-coated ergal and titanium. They weight only one third of the original part. Also new are rear titanium wheel shafts for dogbone driveshafts. They come with a special hard-coated treatment for less wear and longer life. The third new part are front and rear CVD driveshafts made from titanium. All parts have been tested by Capricorn team drivers during the recent World Championships and are designed to reduce the rotating mass of the drivetrain for quicker spool-up and better efficiency.
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Exotek Racing introduce the 14mm locking hex adapters for the Team Durango DEX210 and DEX410. A special design uses a set screw to lock the wheel axle pin. The construction prevents the pin from falling out while having the wheels removed. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium the adapters come gold anodised to match the other Exotek option parts.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
