Coming from T-Works is this new aluminium spacer set intended for Tekno’s ET410 1:10 4WD Competition Electric Truggy. Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminium and finished in a black coating, the four piece set includes 6 x 10 x 2.8mm spacers which are intended to be used with 17mm wheel adapters.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
JConcepts has added three specialty tyres for 1:10 Offroad with the release of the 1.7″ & 1.9″ Bar Codes, Step Spike & Taper Spike competition tyres. The Code of Silence has been broken at JConcepts, and the Bar Codes are out. Like the name suggests, the alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars provide uncompromised support for blue and black groove conditions. Bar Codes are a specialty tyre that when matched to the appropriate track can provide amazing results. Each year, JConcepts performs several passion projects which allows vintage enthusiasts to take advantage of the latest technology. The 1.7” bead mounting diameter of original off-road wheels centre this design. The smaller wheel allows the use of a smaller tire appearing scale appropriate for earlier generation vehicles such as the RC10. An entire group of vintage racers rely on a small selection of tires, but now can step up their grip game with versatile tyres from JConcepts. With available compounds such as green for outdoor and slick track conditions, to the gold compound for indoor or clay track conditions, the Bar Codes are passionately involved. The bar design of the tire produces friendly forward traction while the Y bars on the outside help tame corners on blue groove and dry condition track surfaces.
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Xray has released new Aluminium Lower Suspension Holders for the Front and Rear of the rear suspension of its XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy. Redesigned along with the HS bulkheads they provide an expanded range of set-up adjustments. The wider suspension holders increase the stability of the car. Suitable for all track conditions. Must be used together as a set of WIDE Rear-Front (RF) and WIDE Rear-Rear (RR). The rear suspension holders allow installation in upright or inverted orientations, resulting in additional roll centre locations for the inner hinge pins. The downward orientation of the suspension holder is used primarily for Dirt tracks. The upward orientation is used primarily for Carpet tracks. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, the suspension holders allow use of both the long or standard suspension arm configurations.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
JConcepts has released their F2 body shell for the Tekno ET48 2.0. The F2 body was constructed to perform at the highest level using the latest trend of reducing surface area above the shock tower line, reducing the overall weight while maintaining a tight silhouette. No stranger to Truggy bodies, the JConcepts team has developed a successful line of bodies with the Punisher and Finnisher designs, and each has excelled and peaked during championship events. For the 2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge event, the team focused on a behind tower concept body to fit the Tekno ET48 2.0. What stands out on the JConcepts body is the raised nose that planes off the front shock tower. This design and styling were chosen over the buggy style mount to provide a better look, a cleaner and more durable fit, and better flowing aerodynamics. The F2 name arrived after the team decided on using an existing style from the 1/10th stadium truck body already in the JConcepts line-up. The narrow shape, double upper railed cab with inner louvers are undeniable traits carried over to the new Truggy performance body.
Xray has released new carbon fibre chassis side guards for their XB4’23 1:10 4WD Buggy. The moulded carbon fibre side guards are extremely light with more than a 50% weight reduction compared to standard composite side guards while providing more rigidity. These side guards are stiffer in the longitudinal direction to improve stability but still allow for some chassis twist that can help generate traction. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre, the side guards perfectly fit the chassis plate to seal against dirt and protect from side impacts. To improve protection against dust, Velcro double-sided tape is included to ensure a perfect seal of the body to the side guards, and to reduce the noise level during operation. The set includes left and right side guards.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from T-Works is a Version 2 of their 5g and 10g precision balancing brass weights. Machined from high quality brass and finished with a black hard anodising, the weights also feature gold-colour writings for easy identification. The screw-on universal weights fit any type of car, helping to up overall weight or fine-tune weight balance and can be mounted at different ends to effect chassis flex. Measuring 13.5 x 4.9mm for the 5 grams and 13.5 x 9.5mm for the 10 grams they are available separately.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Japan’s SMJ has a new Low Viscosity CA glue intended gluing rubber tyres with low viscosity and good fluidity for easy work and excellent adhesive strength. Packaged in moisture-proof aluminium pack with zipper, it comes with two types of nozzles: an ultra-fine needle nozzle and a micro nozzle to facilitate tire gluing work.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
American RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC has introduced two new sheathed sensor wires. Available in 2 different variations, tube or flat style, either style has their choice of one of 24 sheathing colours, and one of 6 heat shrink colours. In total the customer has the choice of length from 50mm-610mm. These sensor wires differ from our “Fully Protected” version in that the sheathed sensor wires only have mesh sheathing covering most of the sensor wire, leaving the ends exposed. With the ends exposed it offers the most amount of flexibility.
Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]
