Coming from GForce and made for the Tamiya Thunder Shot buggy is a front aluminium suspension shaft holder. The item will reinforce the front bulkhead area around the suspension shafts for improved durability and precision. The mount is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised and with a white GForce logo and it fits all buggies that use the Thunder-Shot-style chassis.
T-Works have introduced a set of titanium lower shock mount pins for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 buggy. The shafts are machined from high-quality 64 grade titanium for a low weight and exceptional corrosion resistance. Using the items over the stock parts will reduce unsprung masses and they come in sets of four, enough to outfit one buggy.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Samix have introduced a brass knuckle bushing set for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The set includes four CNC-machined brass sleeves and four 10.9 steel silver-coated screws and the set is a direct fit for the original TRX-4 steering knuckles and C-hubs as well as Samix’s own aluminium or brass steering knuckles and C-hubs.
Coming soon from Xpress is a vertical top deck conversion for the Execute XM1S M-class touring car. The conversion does away with the standard top deck for a construction that allows to adjust lateral flex by adding or removing posts but at the same time the design greatly reduced the car or becoming tweaked in the event of a crash, for more predictable handling in all conditions. In addition the set includes a front belt tensioner that prevents the belt from skipping. The set will hit stores soon.
Coming from Yeah Racing and made the the 1.9” crawler wheels of Vanquish, SSD or Yeah Racing are brass wheel hubs. They weigh in at 53g and add rotating mass for more forward momentum and thus improved climbing performance over tricky obstacles. The hubs are machined of high-quality brass material and they sport a vented brake disc design for looks.
Exotek have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Tamiya TRF419 and TA07 touring cars. First up are heavy duty alloy front steering C-hubs in 4 degree specification. The precision-made hubs for Tamiya series touring cars such as the TRF419, TRF418, TA07 and more that are using the new 418 steering knuckles, increase the rigidity over the stock nylon hubs for more consistent handling, especially in higher grip conditions. In addition the parts add durability over the carbon nylon C-hubs and they are still light at 8g for the pair. Also new is the aluminium servo mount for 419 series touring cars. The 1-piece mount offers a solid design for less flex and less tweak after impacts, it weighs in at only 9g and also works with the new Exotek RS7 conversion.
Coming from Italian company Hot Race Tyres is their new Alaska 1/8th buggy tyre. The tread is made up of bigger inner blocks for traction and exceptional wear while the smaller and densely packed outer pins ensures good rotation in the corner while maintaining a stable overall feeling. A rounder overall appearance compared to the company’s other tyres will make for an easy to drive buggy in all track conditions. The tyre is available in super soft, soft, medium and hard rubber compounds.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
Coming from MIP is a 41T Mod1 spur gear for the Losi Tenacity vehicles. The main gear will change the overall gearing and helps increase the bottom end punch. It is machined and not moulded, hence, super precise and will quiet down the drivetrain for an overall smoother ride.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
