July 9, 2018

Axial 1967 Chevrolet C-10 truck body shell

Axial have introduced their new 1967 Chevrolet C-10 truck body shell. The body captures the look and feel of absolute vintage – raised hood, sunken bed and clean lines are just part of what makes this body stand out. The lid is moulded from tough .040 polycarbonate and it comes with large sticker sheets, a chrome grille and bumpers, moulded radiator and grille support as well as clear lenses for headlights and turn markers. Also included are additional moulded chrome accessories such as windshield wipers, mirrors and door handles. The body set is rounded out by the included mounting hardware and a detailed assembly sheet.

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July 9, 2018

HB Racing RGT8-E 1/8th electric GT – Coming soon

Coming this Fall is HB Racing’s new RGT8-E electric GT kit of which the brand has released first images of. The vehicle builds on the EFRA European Championship winning RGT8 nitro kit and it already has proven its performance by taking the 2018 EFRA GTE European title in the hands of double champion, Rosario Giaimo. The kit features the proven RGT8 front and rear gearbox and suspension parts combined with an adjustable battery compartment and a double clamping design motor mount. Full information will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for October.

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July 9, 2018

T-Works large surface M4 wheel nuts

T-Works have introduced their new large surface M4 wheel nuts with serrated back section. The fasteners are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and their design with an increased diameter, that acts like an additional shim, ensures improved wheel fitment on the hub as the rims are less prone to wobble during hard cornering or when running on high-bite surfaces. The non-directional serration on the back side ensures the nuts stay on place and will not coming loose during normal operation. The wheels nuts come in packs of four, in the five colours of light blue, black, red, orange and gun metal and they are usable with a wide range of on-road and off-road rims.

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July 9, 2018

Vigor BD8 “half-hole” carbon fibre shock towers

Coming from Vigor and made for the Yokomo BD8 is a range of new carbon fibre shock towers including “half-hole” variants for more precise shock angle adjustment. The items are cut from thinner 3mm carbon fibre compared to the standard 3.5mm material for increased torsional flex and thus improved traction on lower bite surfaces. The front tower is available as a 2-5 position option, lacking the 1 position, and also as 1.5 to 4.5 “half-hole” variant. The rear tower, that allows for front or rear body post mounting, comes in a 4-hole 1-4 or 3-hole 1.5 to 3.5 variant. All are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they are a direct fit.

Source: Vigor [vigorrc.com]


July 8, 2018

SWorkz S35-3 series blue suspension insert set

Coming from SWorkz is a blue colour suspension insert set for all S35-3 based vehicles. The set includes all front and rear upper and lower inserts as well as caster clips and a range of other plastics that help to add visual impact to the chassis, ensuring cool looks and especially when matched with blue-toned body shell designs.

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July 6, 2018

175RC High Load titanium motor screws

Coming from 175RC are their new 3x8mm titanium High Load motor screws. The feature CNC machined titanium screws and lightweight anodised aluminium washers that will provide a more secure hold on the motor. Each package includes two titanium screws and two anodised aluminium washers in black, blue, red, orange, grey, green, purple, gold, pink or silver colour.

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July 6, 2018

Yeah Racing TRX-4 ball-raced C-hubs

Yeah Racing have announced the soon release of ball-raced C-hubs for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The items are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black anodised for improved looks. The included top and bottom bearings ensure greater precision and reduced load for the steering servo, equalling improved drivability. The hubs comes as pairs including bearings and reducer bushings for the king pins.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


July 6, 2018

T-Works D817 series graphite A-arm stiffeners

Made for all HB Racing D817, D815 and RGT8 based kits are T-Works’ new carbon fibre A-arm stiffeners. The CNC-machined add-on plates allow to fine-tune the overall stiffness of the arms depending on the surface traction or ambient temperatures. The stiffeners are available in 1.0mm, 1.2mm or 1.5mm thickness, equaling softer to harder settings, and as complete sets or as separate pairs for the front or rear of the vehicle.

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