For the Element RC Enduro chassis, come a full range of Factory Team links. Available in straight and high clearance (HC) geometry they are made from high strength steel and are nickel plated with a secondary black treatment. They are then finished with a laser-etched FT logo along with the link lengths.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
MonacoRC have announced new additions to their team with three new big driver announcements. Joining MRC as a brand ambassador alongside Coelho & Hagberg, multiple Italian National Champion and Worlds runner up Alessio Mazzeo will represent MonacoRC while running his Serpent cars, and he will now be sponsored by Nosram electronics going forward. Joining as their first offroad team driver, Italian Fabrizio Teghesi is a veteran of the Italian offroad scene and still runs at the sharp end of the field with his Kyosho. He too will run Nosram electronics as well as other MonacoRC products. Finally Swiss driver Michele Manzo will also join as a team driver for MonacoRC, the ETS finalist will continue to use his Awesomatix, Hobbywing, Sunpadow combo but will now also use OfficinaRC products alongside promoting MonacoRC.
RC Maker have released a range of their ‘weight shift’ adjustable chassis weights for the Mugen MTC2. Made from brass, they come in various formats, shapes and weights, including 15g, 16.5g, 20g and 25g versions and allow you to add weight to the front or rear of the car while machined slots allow for fine tuning of their position for more precise adjustment. They have also developed new 2mm roll centre shim plates so that you can run those higher roll centres as well as a new steering brace for greater durability and steering response.
These TLR 8ight X titanium lower shock screws from Avid RC are a must upgrade for your 8ight X/XE/XT/XTE/Elite. This screw set offers 2 left and 2 right-handed threaded screws with a 5.5mm socket head so you only need to grab one wrench when taking your shocks off. They also included a centre-drilled hole for easy docking of your callipers while measuring your shock lengths.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
New from Hudy, the universal conrod puller simplifies engine disassembly for maintenance or repair. This unique puller is used to disconnect the conrod from the crankshaft, making it much easier to remove a new or tight conrod from the engine. The conrod is safely removed by clamping the black anodised aluminium fork behind the conrod and turning the wheel. Suitable for all standard .12 and .21 engines, the black anodised fork body is machined from lightweight aluminium with the high quality spring steel puller shaft providing extra strength.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
The second round of the 2021 Speed King Tour took place last weekend at the NEXT circuit in Chiba prefecture. Although the second round had been planned for the TM Circuit Wakayama outdoor tarmac track on the same day, it had to be replaced due to Covid-19. The Wakayama round will be held at a later date. Super Stock, Stock and Modified classes were run at the event, the same as round one. Super Stock class entrants used the G-Force ESC, motor and Super RC (Radicon) original battery pack. And the race motor is lent by the organiser. After three rounds of Modified class qualifying, Yugo Nagashima put in the fastest laps and times with his Serpent car, but RUSH driver Hayato Ishioka beat Yugo at the Super lap qualifying session.
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Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced a new 1/10 FWD class body shell, named the She-Rock. Because of the limited power and the understeer nature of this category, deep CFD analysis have been carried out to maximise corner speed and aero efficiency. Every section has been studied to optimise the global flow, bonnet shape, front spoiler, side skirt and roof details are examples. Extensive testing showed a smooth handling, fast transition and optimal aero balance on mid corner resulting in overall performance improvement and consistency.
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New from Exotek comes this heavy duty machined 7075 alloy steering hub set for the DR10 and DB10 series. A great addition to you car that provides extra durability and precision to your front wheels and steering action and also helps reduce the ‘bump steer’ found on the stock hubs by lowering the ball stud slightly. Designed to fit snugly into the stock plastic c-hub, the total weight is 11 grams for the set.
View the steering hub set here
