European X-Grip distributor Mikimodel has introduced the brand’s new 2S balance charge harness. It has a stealthy black appearance thanks to all-black wires and protective net sleeves yet the positive poles on the charger and battery side are clearly marked using red shrink wrap. The harness comes with pre-solders 4mm charger and stepped 4mm/5mm battery side connectors and industry-standard 2mm/XH balance plugs.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Zen Racing from the UK have announced the release of their tyre truer wheel insert for 4-bolt Pro10 and World GT wheels. The insert slides into the wheel and applies equal pressure to the rim when the truer nut is tightened, resulting in more precise tyre truing. The insert is usable with all standard 4-bolt Pro10 and WGT rear wheels.
Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]
Answer-RC have introduced their new V2 lightweight locking wheel nuts for 1/8th off-road and GT kits. The revised wheel nuts are lighter, offer a lower profile and now match Answer-RC’s Spokes wing washers in terms of design. The fasteners are CNC machined and drilled for low weight yet still serrated on the rear for a solid lockdown of the wheel. Coming in set of four in red or black colour they are suitable for pretty much every 1/8th nitro buggy, truggy and GT car.
View the black colour wheel nuts here
Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a new front shock plate set. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in silver, gun metal or black anodising the items will greatly improve overall suspension rigidity while offering six different shock mounting locations and machined silver edge details for looks. Included with the two shock stays are also a panhard link mount and all needed hardware.
Phat Bodies’ 2016 World Championship winning GTM body shell for GT12 pan cars is now also available in a super light variant. Using a new forming process allows to substantially lighten the body in key upper areas like the roof section to reduce overall weight and lower the centre of gravity while the front end and splitter are still super rigid for good aero and exceptional durability. The body includes a Zed 1 wing, comes with overspray film applied as well as stickers and vinyl window and light masks.
Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.com]
Twister RC have announced the release of two new driveshaft sets for the popular Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trikes. The kits are available with either lightweight, hard-anodised aluminium or more durable yet heavier steel driveshafts with both sets including blue anodised aluminium wheel hex adapters and gold-coloured hardware. Using the metal driveshafts over the standard kit items will improve overall durability and performance.
View the steel driveshaft set here
Tekin have introduced their new T8 G3 electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. The third generation of the company’s popular sensored motor utilises a stronger rotor, new stack features and a lower resistance for overall improved power output. The 40mm diameter motor is available in various configurations including 2650kV, 2050kV, 1900kV, 1700kV and 1400kV 4030-size motors for buggy and on-road applications and also as 2250kV, 2000kV, 1700kV, 1550kV and 1350kV 4038-size long can motor for truggy racing.
View a list of the specifications here
Coming from Tamiya is a range of option parts for vehicles such as the TB-05 and TT-02. First up is a front one-way for the TB-05 Pro in front motor configuration. The assembly was designed to replace the standard differential for a unit that provides improved front traction while allowing for a more lively rear end under braking as the front wheels rotate freely while only the rear wheels are stopped. The kit also included pins and O-rings to lock the front outdrives in order to create a spool for an even wider range of adjustments.
