More brass options from Xtra Speed, who have produced these latest parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 and TRX-6. Machined from high quality brass and black coated, the edges have been machined to expose the brass for a slick look. Receiving the heavy brass treatment is the steering knuckles, front c-hubs and rear portal cover. Sold as a pair, they come supplied with the required hardware.
Kyosho have announced the latest version of their race winning Inferno line of 1/8th buggies with the release of the MP10 TKI2. The most visible change is a newly designed body that takes the high-level aerodynamic characteristics of the MP10 body in a more aggressive direction. The feeling of lightness through the corners is enhanced, which greatly contributes to faster lap times, especially on more technical circuits. Revised gearing results in changes to the number of teeth of the differential gear and bevel gear to reduce the secondary reduction ratio from the MP10’s 3.31:1 to the TKI2’s 3.5:1. This delivers improved acceleration characteristics and response to the driver’s throttle inputs for superior manoeuvrability. With changes to the secondary reduction ratio, the standard 46T spur gear in the MP10 kit has been changed to 45T. The final reduction ratio is 12.1:1, which places a greater emphasis on acceleration and achieves improved pickup. The front and rear shocks are 3mm longer than the standard MP10 with 4mm longer front shafts and 3mm longer rear shafts. Springs have been lengthened accordingly. Front length of 78 mm and the rear length of 95 mm provide superior shock absorption through the full suspension stroke.
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From Yeah Racing come these graphite chassis frame rails for Axial’s SCX24. The parts help reduce some weight to further lower the centre of gravity which provides a slightly more stable rig for crawling. Sold as a pair.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Xray have introduced their entry to the 1/10th 2wd Short Course category with the release of the SCX. Based on the company’s XT2 truck platform, the backbone of the car is the CNC-machined 2.5mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium chassis. Super lightweight, its retains the necessary strength and rigidity for the longer wheelbase SCX and is black coated at Xray’s own in-house fully robotic coating line. As is necessary in the SC class the front and rear bumper assemblies protects the truck from impacts with other vehicles during the close quarters racing common in Short Course events, while the side bumper braces provide support to the body in case of an impact and help protect the chassis. A tweak-free fully adjustable battery holder as well as simple battery installation through the smart quick-release system, the car utilises a LCG transmission that uses a super-narrow, ultra-low CG gear box with quick & easy diff access with the narrow design of the LCG gear box, reducing weight and moving all parts closer to the chassis centre line
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For the WRC Racing SBX.1 1/8th scale buggy is this aluminium rear chassis brace support. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium in Italy, the part is claimed to give the car more overall stability as well as more corner speed and works great with the recently released aluminium rear chassis brace.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
JConcepts have re-released a number of carbon option parts for the RC10 and RC10 classic chassis. The stock vehicle comes standard with a fibreglass unit which carries all the original geometry, however it lacks the pizzazz, strength and appearance that carbon fibre can provide. The new shock tower maintains the classic geometry but includes detailed reinforced areas adding strength in key areas as well as the improvement in material creates a more rigid feel, increasing the response in the front-end. The Monroe battery brace by JConcepts is highly functional and aesthetic eye-candy, designed from genuine 2.5mm carbon fibre, it performs as good as it looks. With so much variety in today’s batteries and with most vehicles having a flexible mounting position forward and aft, functionality is always a top priority. With the new battery brace, running different battery positions is possible while maintaining the necessary terminal clearance and providing a healthy holding force to keep everything in tact even in the most demanding conditions or the inevitable crash. The shape, combined with exotic material and surface finish, tops off an all-important look to the vehicle from the inside out.
Element’s Enduro can be upgraded to aluminium where it matters with these option parts from Xtra Speed. All parts are machined from high quality aluminium and come in full black to keep the scale look that the truck deserves. The new parts include the C-hub, steering knuckle, front & rear link mount, centre skid plate as well as front and rear shock mount. All parts are supplied with the relevant hardware.
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T-Works have produced a complete range of A-arm stiffener plates for the Serpent SRX8. Also suitable for the company’s GT cars, the parts are produced from graphite, so they are very light but more importantly very stiff and come in 1mm and 1.5mm thicknesses. Available for the front and rear, upper and lower arms they come as a pair and with the necessary hardware to mount them.
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