Coming from T-Works and made for the SWorkz S35-4 kits is an aluminium diaphragm shock cap set. It includes machined 7075-T6 aluminium shock caps as well as two types of shock diaphragms that help to fine-tune the shocks’ behaviour under compression and rebound. Included with the set also come shock cap bushings that ensure less wear and exceptional durability of the shock mounts and top caps.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Carisma Scale Adventure have introduced their new V2 alloy and carbon fibre steering knuckle set for the SCA-1E trail trucks. When progressing from trail running to full on rock crawling, often a rig’s limiting factors aren’t its articulation, or the grip its tyres can generate, or even its weight bias. Approach angle, break over angle and departure angle have a more direct effect on what it can crawl up, over and away from. Carisma have therefore developed and field tested a new high clearance alloy and carbon fibre V2 steering knuckle, offering 17.5 mm more forward clearance to the steering link, and additionally raising it 9.2 mm higher than the stock RTR or kit steering knuckles. This improves the rig’s approach angle, lifts the steering link above the centreline of the front axles diff housing, and still allows good steering deflection and steering throw.
Nemo Racing have introduced their new fuel gun stick that allows for ultra-quick refuelling of nitro vehicles. The highest quality fuel gun allows for a perfect fuel flow race, it will not spill and is ergonomically shaped for fastest pit stops.
Coming from Axial is their new SCX10 III Jeep JT Gladiator RTR truck. While continuing to incorporate key components that have made SCX10 vehicles successful, the SCX10 III chassis increases realism with details that include a replica V8 engine to house the front-mounted 540 brushed motor, mated to a realistic transmission housing and transfer case like a 1:1 vehicle. The Spektrum DX3 3-channel 2.4GHz DSMR transmitter and Firma 40A ESC/receiver are also ready to give owners the advantages of innovative Spektrum Smart technology. Out of the box, the SCX10 III Jeep JT Gladiator transmission offers a third-channel DIG function that lets drivers lock the rear axle from the transmitter for front wheel drive and a tighter turning radius. Though locked out from the factory, drivers can set up the vehicle to have a 40 percent faster second gear instead of DIG — or, by adding another micro servo and using a radio with at least four channels, have simultaneous access to both the DIG and two-speed functions.
Following a first teaser image, Schumacher have fully unveiled their all-new Storm ST 2WD stadium truck kit. The Storm ST is a fast and agile stadium truck developed from the Cougar Laydown buggy. It features a light weight, low centre of gravity design, for optimum performance on a wide range of track surfaces. Whether you race on high grip carpet, medium grip astro, or low grip dirt, the Storm ST is a winner. The Storm ST prototypes have already proven their capabilities with wins at the prestigious EOS. The knowledge and experience from Schumacher’s racing and engineering team has been applied to every detail of the Storm ST’s design to make a fast, easy to drive, and user friendly truck that will take drivers to the top of the podium.
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Round 4 of the SMRC club racing series was held last weekend in 2WD, 4WD, and 2WD Stock Buggy classes. In 4WD it was Xray’s Adam Iszay with the overall TQ from Antonia Kovalszki (Xray) in a close 2nd. In the finals it was pretty much the same with Adam and Antonia pulling away from the field and after some great fights it was Adam with the overall win from Antonia in 2nd. Rene Muller came in 3rd overall to round out an all-Xray podium.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Wallie Builds have released new carbon fibre side guards for the Xray XB4. These side guards are designed to look good as well as perform in the heat of competition. They are lighter than the stock guards and also have a higher ground clearance for less drag when jumping and cornering. Included comes hardware for easy mounting of the new parts.
Source: Wallie Builds [walliebuilds.com]
Made for the Kyosho MP10 buggy are two new CVD-style centre driveshaft sets from T-Works. Available are a 82mm front and 116mm rear variant with both sets being made of high-quality steel for exceptional durability. Included with the driveshafts come steel couplers and all needed mounting hardware. In addition the joint cups are available separately as lightweight aluminium variants that weigh in at only 3.4g versus the 9.4g of the original steel parts, greatly reducing rotational masses for improved acceleration.
