Yeah Racing announce aluminium suspension mounts for the Tamiya TRF417 electric touring car. They are CNC-machined, come anodised in Tamiya blue and are available as 1X, 1A-1XA, 1B-1XB, 1C-1XC and 1D-1XD variant to alter the suspension angles of the lower wishbones. The parts are of a separated design, fit the 417 and 416X and are also useable on the TA05 and TA05-VDF chassis when used with Tamiya #50994 or #53709 parts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Team C Racing will soon have an updated cab forward body shell for the T8e buggy available. The newly designed body sports a different cab design for an optimised airflow and an improved steering feeling.
Source: Absima [absima.com]
Exotek have released a shock cap and collar set for Tamiya’s TRF 1/10 scale touring car shock absorbers. CNC-machined from aluminium they come in bright orange or gun metal grey colour to replace the original blue parts. Now you can use them on your Xray or whatever car and have them match due to Exotek’s new color co-ordinating caps and collars. The set includes one top cap, one bottom cap and a spring collar.
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Schumacher Racing introduce new hard tire inserts for Short Course trucks. The hard compound foams are designed for rims with equal inner and outer diameter and suitable for nearly all Short Course truck tires. They are sold in pairs and available now.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
CML Distribution announce that Mugen factory driver Simon Willets switched to Pro-Line tires and accessories. The 2011 and 2010 UK BRCA National Series runner-up, one of the most consistent drivers in the UK and Europe, is hoping the switch will improve his chances of a top finish as well at this years 2012 European Championships in Austria and World Championships in Argentina. This is what Simon has to say about the deal:
Regardless of the many new tyre brands that are now on the market, I still see Pro-Line as the leaders and original innovators in tyre and accessories. Their dedication to their product means I have every confidence in Pro-Line giving me the best opportunity to improve and become faster.
Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Serpent release several option parts for the Cobra-B 1/8 scale off-road buggy. Already included in the TE Team Edition kit are light aluminium front and rear shock towers, hard coated shock-caps and new lower rear wing. Also included in the Team Edition and usable to upgrade earlier Cobra buggies are the transmission input parts with larger bearings and new differential coupler system, larger bearing rear up-rights with larger shafts and larger bearing front steering block, again with larger shafts.
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Novarossi are pleased to introduce the new C9TGH hot weather glow plug. Recommended for the use in ambient temperatures of 30°C and above the custom-made plug is specially manufactured to meet the particular requirements of the racers and is capable to withstanding the rigours of racing in very high temperatures.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Edam release a new optional part for the Spirit and Esprit 1/10 scale on-road cars in the form of this solid axle adapter. The insert turns the gear differential into a solid axle for those who prefer to use a front one way and a spool rear axle. Best suited for high-grip surfaces as the conversion provides stability, a more linear acceleration and also saves some weight over the stock gear differential.
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