MW RC Cars from Austria have introduced the new RC Carbon Cavalieri carbon fibre fan support for the SWorkz S35-4E buggy. The part is machined from high-quality materials, it was developed for the use with 40mm fan units and attaches to the centre bulkhead assembly with the fan being placed over the motor for improved heat dissipation.
Schumacher have announced the release of their new lightweight titanium transmission layshaft for the Cougar Laydown and KD kits. The standard layshaft weighs in at 13g while the titanium variant comes in at just 7.5g, saving 5.5g. It is not only the overall weight saving but more importantly the rotating mass is significantly reduced, meaning faster spool up time and acceleration. The shaft comes titanium-nitride-coated for a long life and it is aimed at racing which requires a slipper clutch, making it an ideal upgrade for astro turf and mod dirt drivers.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
GForce have introduced their new Burst Sonic 540-class electric brushless modified and stock motors. They build around a minimalistic machined aluminium can with an exposed and specially coated stator for improved cooling in high ambient temperatures while the internal design makes for greatly increased overall torque which is further helped by the use of 13mm rotors. The motor also features adjustable timing, dual sensor ports for easier and tidier wire routing, heavy-duty gold-plated solder tabs as well as laser-engraved graphics. The modified range includes 5.5T to 8.5T variants while the stock motors come as 10.5T to 21.5T variants all of which utilise 7.2mm inner diameter rotors for sharper response to throttle input.
Alex Vaughn RC have announced their new 5mm carbon fibre rear shock tower for the TLR 8ight-X and XE buggy models. With performance and durability in mind AVRC focused on corner radius, chamfering of edges and material. The designers also focused on limiting sharp corner radius to provide strength and rigidity, in addition chamfered edges were added to both sides to help limit material fraying during extreme impacts. The design also includes the option to move the wing mount up 10mm from the stock position. As for material the shock tower is machined of 5mm thick 3k Twill weave carbon fibre with matte finish.
Source: Alex Vaughn RC [goldstarhobbies.com]
Serpent have announced the soon release of their SRX8-T Electric 1/8th scale E-Truggy kit. The truck will be based off of the recently introduced and all-new SRX8-T nitro kit and full information including images should become available shortly.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
1up Racing expand their line of UltraLite hardware with three new arrivals in the form of 6mm and 8mm M3 Perfect Centre as well as 16mm diameter off-road wing screws. The UltraLite Perfect Center screws feature a 3mm neck perfect for centering upper shock mounts, shock towers, bulkhead caps, upper decks, spur gears and so on. Because the neck is very shallow these can be installed and removed easily but always find perfect center when tightened.
AVRC Products have announced their 5mm carbon fibre shock towers for the Tekno NB and EB 2.0 buggy models. With performance and durability in mind the design focuses on corner radius, chamfering of edges and material. AVRC focused on limiting sharp corner radius in the design to provide strength and rigidity, in addition chamfered edges were added to both sides to help limit material fraying during extreme impacts. As for material the shock towers are made of 5mm thick 3k Twill weave carbon fibre with matte finish. The shock stays are available separately for the front and rear from now on.
View the rear shock tower here
New for the Cat L1 Evo and Cat L1 4WD buggies is a short front driveshaft conversion kit from Schumacher. Comprising new short Roche double-jointed driveshafts and longer, durable steel diff outputs, the kit increases the responsiveness of the car and provides better drive on the exit of turns. Both the driveshafts and long outdrives are also available separately for spares or repair.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
