New from Xray are these precision-ground polished aluminium pins for internal satellite gears used in both the large front & rear differentials as well as for the centre differential. Mounted in steel inserts instead of directly mounted in the differential case increases the lifetime of the part, especially in high temperatures. 30% lighter than the standard steel pins, they come in a set of 2.
View the centre diff pins here
Schumacher Racing have announced their new competition 1/10th 2WD Offroad buggy called the Cougar Laydown. It is lower, lighter, easier to maintain and faster, a very versatile platform with outstanding performance on a wide range of grip levels, carpet, astro and dirt. The Laydown has been developed by the Schumacher Engineering and Racing team who have won multiple international races, including the prestigious EOS series. That race winning knowledge and experience has been applied to every detail of the Laydown’s design including the new 3 gear, low centre of gravity sealed gearbox and small, low rotating mass transmission.
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Klinik RC have released two new items, the first of which is their battery cradle systems. Available for the Schumacher Cougar KC, AE B6.1/B6.1D and TLR 22 5.0 buggies, they are a single piece design made from 3mm carbon fibre. Super strong, lightweight and make it easy to install and removal of the battery. All the battery systems fit standard and LCG shorty liPos. Next up is the simple slider for Ghea ride height gauges. Made from 3mm carbon fibre and all stainless hardware, it makes checking ride height super easy.
Matrix Tires, more famous for the production of foam tires, have introduced their second line of rubber tires, this time for 1/10th touring car. Round and black and supplied on white dish wheels, they are available immediately in a set of 4 and in various compounds.
Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]
New from Italian shop Pirani RC, is their fast fuel gun. This squeeze type gun is designed to have the best performance, super light weight and has a fully transparent body to quickly and easily check the fuel level. Also featuring an updated fuel hole size to increase the refuel speed, it will be available from the end of April.
Fresh from PSM for the Tamiya TT02 is this aluminium motor mount. Designed for easy and precise gear mesh adjustment, it features milled pockets and a large centre cut-out to reduce the overall weight.
Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]
Xray have introduced the GTX8, the latest evolution of their 1/8th GT platform based off their successful XB8 1/8th offroad buggy. Featuring a whole wrath of changes that includes all new front & rear diffs with increased oil capacity to increase traction & consistency, other changes include new front upper arms with reduced caster to improve the steering characteristics and decreases tire wear. Harder lower front arms aim to increase response and corner speed, while car’s backbone, the chassis fits soft & hard radio trays to adjust flex for various track conditions. In the back of the car there is new rear uprights with 8x16x5mm outer ball-bearings for increased reliability and lifespan, all new narrower rear suspension arm holders and longer rear arms for increased stability & grip. There is a new 4-shoe clutch with significantly improved gear-shifting, better engagement, improved acceleration & reduced wear, while on all 4 corners there is updated shock membranes with reduced air gap and an all-new shock cap with 4 vent holes to compliment the new shock membrane. A longer rear camber link and the inclusion of 2.8mm front and 3.0mm rear anti-roll bars complete the changes.
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Yokomo have announced their new general purpose chassis bag. The bag has been made from a sturdy, thick canvas material that is resistant to rubbing, tearing and of course protects from unexpected knocks and bangs yet is soft enough to protect your precious chassis/body shell or transmitter from scratches whilst in transit to the track. The size is around 51cm × 31cm which is large enough to fit a 1/10 scale RC car chassis and body and is printed with the latest Yokomo factory team logo.
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