Mugen have introduced their new muffler stopper for their MRX and MTX series of nitro on-road cars. The machined aluminium stopper will make for additional fixing of the exhaust pipe, ensuring the pipe will not come off during a run. The stopper is usable with most on-road exhaust pipes and it includes a grub screw.
Xray have introduced different aluminium C-hubs to fine-tune the setting of their recently announced ARS system for the T4 2020 kit. Machined from high-quality Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and coming in 0 degree, 2 degree and 4 degree caster settings, the hubs help to adjust the overall wheel caster and thus available traction and side bite with the 0 degree parts being recommended for medium to high-bite tracks, the 2 degree hubs are best used on medium-low to medium-high conditions and the 4 degree hubs excel in ultra-low to medium traction conditions. The parts feature a black surface coating and the 2 degree and 4 degree hubs are available separately for the left or the right hand side of the car.
Coming from Lit R/C Products and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 series of vehicles is a set of Delrin hinge pin inserts that includes “in-between” 0.5 degree setting square pills. These insert are CNC machined out of durable white Delrin, and are designed to last much longer than the stock factory pill inserts. This set comes with the sought-after “Tweener” pills as well. The pack of 20 square pill inserts includes four center, four .5 out, four 1 out, four .5 corner, and four 1 corner inserts that are also available separately in 10-piece sets.
Source: Lit R/C Products [litrcproducts.com]
Coming from ProTek are their new aluminium turnbuckle wrenches. They feature perfectly sized tool heads, cut at a 45 degree angle to make it easier to get into hard to reach spots and make precise adjustments. The wrenches are available in a variety of sizes, including 4mm/5mm, 5.5mm/6.0mm, 3.0mm/3.2mm and 3.5mm/3.7mm, and they are precision machined from lightweight aluminium, with a black anodised finish and silver chamfered edges. The tools are available separately or as a complete set.
Associated Electrics have introduced the new Element RC Ocho wheel sets for the Enduro trail truck. The 1.9” wheels are available in silver or black colour and they feature a classic 8-hole look with a 3-piece design that utilises the industry favoured SLW-style hub. The sets include four wheels and mounting hardware.
Coming from Exotek Racing and made for the Team Associated B74 and B6.2 are new heavy duty aluminium rear hubs and rear hub link mounts. Starting with the rear hubs, these fit the B74 4WD buggy exclusively and their heavy duty design maintains the suspension geometry setting, race after race while the customised polished black base with blue chamfered accents goes great with any stock or after market B74 parts. Exotek’s updated design works as either the left or right hub and the set comes including mounting hardware.
Italian company Bittydesign has introduced the new Vision body shell for the popular Team Associated RC8B3.1 buggy. Offering a futuristic and sleek design the unique body shell features several aerodynamic elements, such as the rear side flaps, to improve overall balance and downforce in order to create a body that helps the driver to push the buggy to the limit with ease. The pre-cut body is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan material, it comes clear and including window masks and a decal sheet.
Coming from T-Works is their new angled 5.5mm L-type socket driver. Utilising T-Works’s lightweight handles the tool helps to apply more force when tightening or undoing 5.5mm nuts. A high-quality tool tip and sturdy handle ensure a long life of all parts involved.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
