Tamiya have introduced their new adjustable aluminium servo horn. The set includes an adjustable servo arm whose length can be set from 15mm up to 23mm in 1mm increments with the whole assembly also offering a servo saver functions which comes in handy to protect all non-metal gear servos from excessive stress. The set includes the necessary mounting hardware as well as a standard plastic servo saver assembly.
Samix have announced the release of high clearance titanium link sets for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Designed for 305mm wheelbase settings the sets include links made of high-quality titanium material. They offer improved ground clearance thanks to their angled design and etched link location markings ensure easy identification. Available is a full 10-piece set, that also includes the steering turnbuckles, as well as an 8-piece kit of just the suspension links or a 4-piece set of just the rear links.
PR Racing have announced the release of new Ti-Ni-coated shock shafts for their Type R kits. Coming as 42mm long front and 49mm long rear variants, the Titanium-Nitride-coated shafts will offer less wear in heavy duty off-road applications while ensuring smooth shock action. The shafts are available in 2-piece sets including piston mounting hardware.
View the rear shock shafts here
Darkside Designs have announced the release of their new +4mm “Rayls” carbon fibre front shock tower for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy. Designed for large, rough outdoor tracks the tower will also improve landing after huge jumps thanks to utilising kit 21mm front shock shafts and optional 27.5mm shock bodies. The tower is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it also features optional in-between upper shock mount locations.
View the mounted shock tower here
Coming from T-Works are new low centre of gravity balancing weights in 5g and 10g variants. Machined from heavy brass material and coming with a black surface coating for looks and corrosion resistance, the weights also feature gold-colour writings for easy identification. The screw-on weights are usable for most 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles, helping to up overall weight or fine-tune weight balance, and they are available separately.
Coming from Samix and made for the SCX10 II trail truck is a brass steering knuckle and hub carrier set that also includes scale brake rotors and callipers for a maximum in weight gain and looks. The set includes the already available brass steering knuckles and hub carriers that add valuable weight to one of the lowest areas of the truck. The knuckles include high-quality ball bearings and all parts come black surface coated for looks. Also included is a set of scale brake rotors and callipers that add to the overall scale look. In total the set adds about 148g of weight for improved climb performance in demanding terrain.
Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]
Round 5 of the Danish 1/8th Off-road Nationals was held in Bjæverskov last weekend. The sunny and hot summer weather made for some great racing and after Sunday’s 1/8th Nitro Buggy qualifying it was Pelle Culmsee with the overall TQ from Daniel Bubel in 2nd and Peter Harder on the 3 spot. The 45-minute A-main final then saw Xray’s Peter Harder coming out on top with a 12-seconds margin on Serpent’s Nikolai Lamberts who had the pace to match Peter but suffered a couple of mistakes and an additional stop for fuel. In 3rd it was Xray’s Daniel Bubel who would round out the podium.
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Tekno RC have introduced their new CNC-machined XT engine tuning screw driver ideal for off-road and on-road engine carburettor tuning. The tool features the same feel, comfort, and adjustable length functionality of Tekno’s nut drivers. The tip is specifically designed for model engine tuning and a rubber flywheel stopper saves the driver’s or mechanic’s thumb from unneeded abuse. The handle is gun metal anodised for a sleek appearance and wear resistance. Soft knurling on the handle produces a high grip surface, reducing the risk of it slipping out of the hands when covered in oil or fuel. An M5 set screw holds the tip in place, preventing it from coming loose or strip out. Engine tuning is a breeze with the extended reach of the flat blade tip. Tips are available separately for spares or repair.
Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]
