T-Works have announced the release of their new shock shaft dude maintenance set for the HB Racing D8 series of vehicles. The set includes machined POM shock shaft guides for precise shock shaft positioning within the shock body, as well as high-quality rubber O-rings, making the set a 1-stop solution when rebuilding shock absorbers of HB Racing kits such as the D819, D819RS, D817 or the RGT8.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Following a first teaser image Dash have officially unveiled their new R-Tune V3 modified brushless motor. The next generation of the R-Tune features a high airflow aluminium can with arrow-shaped cut-outs for improved cooing efficiency, a lower weight and minimized power fading during a run even in high ambient temperatures. In addition the can also features a special slot to meet the homologation requirements of IFMAR, ROAR and EFRA. The V3 motor will feature the same 2019 Reedy Race winning stator for a much lower internal resistance, an increase in torque and overall performance. The motor also features a balanced 12.3mm rotor to ensure a smooth power delivery with optional rotors being available to fine-tune the characteristics of the motor. The V3 will hit stores in 4.5T and 5.0T winding variants.
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
Xray have introduced their new medium and hard aluminium clutch shoes for the 4-shoe clutch of the XB8, XT8 and GTX8 kits. The medium clutch shoe offers increased slippage and a late engagement at higher revs while the hard clutch shoes make for the latest clutch engagement available from Xray‘s range so far and thus highest bite RPM. Both weigh in at 1g per piece and they are available as separate 4-piece packs.
View the hard clutch shoes here
Made for TLR’s 22T 4.0 stadium truck is a 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower from Klinik RC. The design allows to use the 5.0 front bulkhead, steering and more on the 4.0 truck. In addition the shock stay, which is made of high-quality 3mm carbon fibre, is super lightweight, coming in at just over 7g.
Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]
Kingmax have announced the soon release of their new ultra high torque BLS7013 servo. The high-voltage capable servo offers up to 70kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.13s at 7.4V input. Usable for heavy duty 1/8th scale applications such as on-road, off-road and monster trucks the servo will feature a heavy duty, heatsink design case in a 2-tone finish. Full details will become available in time of the release.
Source: Kingmax [kingmaxhobby.com]
Coming soon from Yeah Racing is their new Momentum tool line that was developed in cooperation with former IFMAR World Champion, Atsushi Hara. The range will include wrenches and drivers, setup tools like ride height and droop gauges as well as accessories such as a car stand. Full information about the innovative tool line will become available soon.
Made for TLR’s 22 series 2WD vehicles using a laydown gearbox setup is RCLyfe’s new V2 carbon fibre motor plate. Designed to reduce weight by over 50 percent over the stock aluminium plate, the motor mount also allows for better motor cooling by enabling air to pass through the front of the motor. The plate weighs in at only 4.9g and it is usable with the 22 5.0 and 4.0 kits, the 22T 4.0 as well as the 22SCT 3.0 with laydown transmission.
Source: RCLyfe [rclyfe.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 and MP9 series vehicles is an aluminium centre bulkhead set. The single piece gearbox halves are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for exceptional strength and they feature a black surface coating for wear and looks as well as machined silver edge details. The parts are direct replacements for the standard bulkhead of the MP10 and MP10T as well as the MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 kits and it comes including gold-color mounting hardware and separate bearing seats for durability.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
