Wallie Builds have released new carbon fibre side guards for the Xray XB4. These side guards are designed to look good as well as perform in the heat of competition. They are lighter than the stock guards and also have a higher ground clearance for less drag when jumping and cornering. Included comes hardware for easy mounting of the new parts.
Source: Wallie Builds [walliebuilds.com]
Made for the Kyosho MP10 buggy are two new CVD-style centre driveshaft sets from T-Works. Available are a 82mm front and 116mm rear variant with both sets being made of high-quality steel for exceptional durability. Included with the driveshafts come steel couplers and all needed mounting hardware. In addition the joint cups are available separately as lightweight aluminium variants that weigh in at only 3.4g versus the 9.4g of the original steel parts, greatly reducing rotational masses for improved acceleration.
Tamiya have announced the soon release of new option parts for the TT-02 Type-S entry-level touring car in the form of an aluminium LT steering set and an adjustable steel rear suspension mount. Starting with the steering set, the large tie-rod LT specification provided a neutral steering feeling with the steering bridge, bellcranks and posts being made of aluminium for increased rigidity. In addition the steering post mounting has been optimised to improve durability. The set includes all needed parts and it is usable for the TT-02 Type-S and Type-SR kits.
Coming from Exotek and made for the Team Associated B6.2 buggy are 2-colour aluminium rear hubs. The heavy duty design maintains the suspension geometry setting, race after race and the set includes set screws to tighten down the stock hinge pin inserts. The customised polished black base with blue chamfered accents goes great with any stock or after market B6.2 parts and available separately are also black and blue link mounts.
Nemo Racing have introduced the new LMR aluminium and carbon fibre rear hub set for the Agama A319 and A319E. They feature adjustable height, arm position and a new longer link option on the carbon plate. The height adjustment inserts allow drivers to use three different heights, the lowest position is the standard position and then they can be raised in 2mm increments to a +4mm increase. The set includes two machined aluminium hubs, four carbon fibre camber link plates as well as mounting hardware.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
Coming from Kingmax is their new K8S ultra high torque standard size high-performance servo. Utilising an all-new and patented geartrain the servo is capable of up to 88kg-cm of torque and transit times of of down to 0.10 seconds. The CNC-machined all-aluminium case measures 40x20x38.7mm and the servo is equipped with a high-quality brushless motor, durable steel gears, and dual ball bearings. Water protection makes for go-everywhere capabilities, making it ideal for demanding applications such as monster trucks, large scale vehicles and many more.
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The South East Wyoming RC Club hosted the 2020 Cheyenne Showdown last weekend, drawing a 266 entry field. Tekno RC’s Jared Tebo was the man to beat in Pro Nitro Buggy and he would bring home the TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event. Some two laps behind it was Camden Lime (SWorkz) on the runner-up spot from Xray’s Zac Gastelum in 3rd. Justin Myerson and Zeke Ballinger would round out the top 5 result.
Xpress have released first images of their forthcoming new FM1S mid-motor front-wheel drive M-class touring car kit. The design allows for more stability and increased corner speeds with adjustable flex options for the top deck enabling the driver to fine-tune the chassis to a wide range of track conditions. The chassis supports the traditional 210mm wheelbase and 160mm width, allowing for plenty of bodyshell options. The kit is set for a release in September.
