BMT from Italy have introduced their updated front steering blocks for the 701 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car kit. The steering knuckles offer updated pivot ball windows for an increased steering angle and thus more free suspension action and smoothness.
Reds Racing have released a first teaser image of their next generation .21 nitro engine. No other information beside the image is available yet but we expect full details to follow soon.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Samix have introduced their new V2 brass hub carriers for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Machined from heavy brass material the hubs add 82g of weight to one of the lowest parts of the truck to improve climbing performance while offering additional shock mounting locations. The parts are compatible with the standard Traxxas items and a black surface coating ensures corrosion resistance and cool looks.
Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has released a couple of teaser image of forthcoming new balance weight options for the Inferno MP10 off-road buggy. Beside front and rear chassis balance weights in 10g and 20g specification, Kyosho will soon also release A and B rear hub inserts that will add 1.6g per part. The idea is to add unsprung weight to the suspension which will help in bumpy and slippery track conditions. More information about the parts will become available in time for the release.
Made for ZooRacing’s PreoPard and DogsBollox DBX touring car body shells are 3-D-printed wing mounts. The parts fit snuggly into the body’s wing standoffs, replacing the standard nut and reinforcing the section for improved protection in the event of a crash. In addition downforce at high speeds can be improved due to offering a larger contact surface. The honeycomb structure ensures a low weight and high rigidity.
Performa Racing have announced the release of their P1 Radical 690 Modified 2100kV brushless motor for 1/8th buggies, SC trucks and on-road cars. The motor utilises a machined heatsink design aluminium can, advanced sensor technology, double-insulated winding wires as well as a precision-balanced rotor. The fully rebuildable motor is usable with all 1/8th scale brushless speed controllers and optional magnets and tuning parts allow to fine-tune its performance to personal needs.
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Made for M-class cars, such as Tamiya’s M-chassis kits, are Yeah Racing’s new aluminium setup wheels. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in different colours, the setup wheels help to precisely measure and adjust wheel camber and other suspension parameters. A rubber O-ring ensures a secure stand on the pit board and also included is a 4-piece set of wheel nuts that make for easy wheel attachment without the need to use tools.
Coming from Schaffner Racing Products and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 series of buggies and trucks is are brass rear suspension mounts. Made for the YZ-2 buggy and YZ-2T stadium truck is a 16g rear-rear mount that replaces the standard lightweight alloy mount for a brass hanger that adds weight and traction in certain conditions. The CNC-machined mount fits the YZ-2T, YZ-2 DTM, YZ-2 DTM2, YZ-2 DTM WC, and YZ-2 CAL 2. Also new is a special RF suspension mount for the YZ-2T truck. A direct fit the CNC-machined mount adds 8g of weight for added traction.
