New from Arena is this CNC machined chassis plate for the 2012 spec Xray NT1. Made from American 7075 T6 aluminium it has been hard coated for extra durability. A direct fit on the NT1 it can also be fitted with chassis weights.
View the top side of the chassis here
ARC RC have introduced their R10 1/10th 190mm EP touring car chassis. It has been designed with a minimum of parts that not only keeps overall weight down, but also makes maintenance and setup on race day easier. The ultra precise ball-ends and steel-hardened balls have been designed and developed to ensure minimum tolerances and remove play in the joint. The R10’s chassis is 82mm wide which allows the car to roll more quickly and reduces the chance of the car grounding while cornering while the CVDs have been made from hardened spring steel and are designed to use a G clip to prevent the drive pin coming out during use. The hard anodised shock bodies are teflon coated, giving the CNC shock piston smooth movement and excellent durability. The full plastic gear diff, has 6 precision gears producing a smooth and efficient operation and with 7075-T6 hard coated outdrives, there will be no leakage of oils from these units.
View more images of the R10 here
Japanese company Panaracer have introduced their new PR racing slick GX series tire. Available in five different compounds, 24, 28, 32, 36 plus 28 CP for carpet, it is a long life high traction tire which last almost twice as long as the Xenon tire it replaces. Tested by top drivers around the World, the tire is available unglued but will come pre glued in the future.
Image: Xenon [xenon.ne.jp]
Following the release earlier this year of the Novarossi Volksmotor .21 competition based on road engine, Austrian company Hoeco are happy to introduced the .21 buggy version. This limited release motor will be available from mid June and feature a 4 port liner, square stroke, turbo plug and chromed cylinder, all for only EUR 125.
Source: Hoeco [hoeco.at]
JConcepts have announced that their popular Hazard short course wheel is now available in yellow. A powerful new look that combines the winning combination of a 10 spoke design, bead-lock appearance and center lug nut detail with a hint of inspiration from yesteryear. The Hazard will make an immediate impact on the performance of the SC10 trucks by widening the stance of the truck by 6mm in overall width. The increased width will maximize the SC10 and bring it up to the ROAR maximum legal limits in dimensional width.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Avid have announce that the white version of their Satellite buggy wheels are now available for B4.1, RB5, and TLR 22. The release was delayed a few weeks behind the yellow wheels because they wanted to get the white color perfect, and they are really pleased with the bright white color of the production wheels. The goal was to have the white wheels match the white paint on your body without looking yellowed or dull.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Pure Hobby Distribution launches its new line of products with the release of this reinforced motor mount for Mugen’s MBX6 Eco & MBX6-T Eco. Made from durable F39 aluminium, it is designed with an angle of 20° to cover all usual electric motor brands without touching the car’s components, even with larger diameter electric motors. The reinforced structure guarantees lower vibration, durability and offers a better heat dissipation. The motor will be mounted with just one screw and pinions down to 12 teeth can be used without problem. The PHD motor mount fits also in Mugen´s MBX6T truggy conversion kit.
Source: PHD [purehobby.net]
Kyosho have released a number of new items for the MP9 and the V-One R4. Firstly for the MP9 there are these 3.5mm thick driveshafts which have been designed to increase reliability and to handle the increased power of today’s engines. Included in the TKI3 kit these driveshafts are available as a spare part now. For the R4 there is a new aluminium upper rear bulkhead set to strengthen and stiffen the rear of the car for increased handling and performance. Kyosho have also introduced 200000 CTS high quality silicone diff oil for the diffs of the V-One R4.
