Fenix have introduced an O-ring secured battery mount for the Xray X1 series of formula cars. The set includes a carbon fibre rear chassis brace that allows to use the supplied O-ring to fasten the battery pack, doing away with the need to strap the battery using tape. The results are easier battery swaps and less chassis tweak. The mount is usable for all X1 series cars.
MIP have introduced their Super Ball Diff set for the Tamiya Hotshot and Bigwig re-release 1/10th 4WD buggies. Available for pre-order now and only manufactured if a minimum of 250 pre-order are received by end of January, the kit includes two 2-piece, steel outdrive, ball differentials with MIP thrust assembly and diff balls. The diff is unique because it is rebuild-able while also being adjustable with the overall design increasing acceleration and corner speed. Slight modification will be needed on the gear case of the car in order to get the part to fit. More information can be found here.
RPM have introduced a front upper and lower A-arm set for the Losi Baja Rey. The kit parts are known to be flimsy and cause a bind with the steering spindles at full droop so RPM redesigned the shape of the upper A-arm. The new shape eliminates the bind while adding extra clearance at the pivot ball. In addition, the ultra tough materials used beef up the upper arm for strength and rigidity as well. The RPM A-arms also add an extra outboard shock mount that will drivers that added edge under any conditions. One final fix was to reduce the massive amount of negative camber incorporated into the stock A-arms. RPM reduced the negative camber to roughly negative 2 degree for significantly improved tyre wear and overall vehicle performance.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Coming from SWorkz and made for the S12 and S14/104 series of 1/10th off-road vehicles is a 3-piece set of carbon fibre slipper clutch pads. They are made of high-quality fibre material and offer a two-sided design with one being flat and the other offering a machined turbo fan apperance. Using the pads will allow for finer slipper clutch adjustment, improved torque transfer and less fading during the run. The pads fit the S12-1 2WD and S14-2/S104 Evo 4WD vehicles.
Hexfly announces the release of its new line of RC brushless electronic speed controllers for 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric vehicles. The ESCs are manufactured by Hobbywing and fit many different classes and scales of RC vehicles. Hexfly currently offers four different ESC models to choose from, the HEX10, HEX8, HEX6 6S, and HEX6 8S. While the HEX10-120 is perfect for all 1/10 scale monster trucks, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, it can also be used in cars and buggies. HEX8-150 is usable for all 1/8 scale trucks, touring cars, buggies, and truggies. The HEX6 for 1/6th scale vehicles comes in two different configurations, 6S or 8S. Each brushless ESC comes with necessary mounting and wiring hardware, which allows the consumers to solder on their own choice of battery connector. Wires, shrink tubing, mounting tape, and zip ties are all included with each ESC.
View the specifications and more images here
VBC Racing have introduced their all-new FX18 Lightning 1/10th scale formula pan car kit. The vehicle utilises a new carbon fibre chassis with an updated design and a very narrow lower plate to prevent the chassis from scrubbing during hard cornering. New upper side plates build the base for the body mounts, side links and the tweak-free transverse battery mount. Adjustable battery stoppers allow for a front or rear battery position while a redesigned floating servo mount ensures equal left-right chassis flex. Other features include new composite upper link and steering link ball cups, front aluminium steering knuckles, the TBBS-P progressive centre shock as well as 7075-T6 aluminium body height adjusters. Also new are an updated power pod design that allows the use of an optional motor cooling fan, a new rear pivot and the kit is rounded out by Mon-Tech Racing front and rear wings.
View a list of all new features and more images here
Coming from Bezerk RC and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF is a slipper eliminator. The set includes parts to do away with the slipper clutch in favour of a fixed, simpler driveline which makes for a lighter drivetrain for stock racing classes. The design allows to use standard “on-road” 48 pitch or 64 pitch spur gears and included in the set are the parts marked in red, a spur gear plate, a small spacer, a stepped spacer to fit just inside the bearing and a spacer to replace the spring.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
Coming soon from Team Powers is an on-road car stand constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium. The multifunctional item incorporates a ride height gauge, two droop gauge support blocks, droop gauge as well as a 3mm/4mm turnbuckle wrench and camber gauge while four strategically-placed holes in the upper carbon fibre deck take shock absorbers during setup and maintenance as do two holes for gear differentials. The ride height gauge offers an adjustment range of 3.8mm to 7.5mm in 0.2mm increments, the droop gauge support blocks measure 85x10mm, the droop gauge offers a 4mm to 6.5mm range in 0.5mm increments and the camber gauge is pre-set with 1.5 to 3.0 degree settings. The setup stand weighs in at 308g in total and it will hit stores soon.
