Axon have announced the release of their new X9 series ball bearing kit for the Tamiya TC-01 electric 4WD on-road chassis. The set includes high-quality ultra-low-friction ball races to ensure very low natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration, longer run times and overall better performance. The bearings come pre-oiled with Axon’s lightweight bearing oil and they are available from now on.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Associated Electrics have announced the soon release of new optional parts for the Team Associated DR10 RTR drag race cars. First up is an anti-roll bar set that is a direct fit to the rear end of the vehicle. It includes a thick anti-roll bar wire as well as adjustable mounts and all needed hardware. Also new is an anti-roll bar mounts and steering rod ends set. It includes bar cups, spacers, anti-rill bar caps, mount caps and mount as well as two different rod ends. Both sets are standard equipment on the DR10 Team Kit and optionals for the RTR sets.
Following the recent release of their all-new Pick-Up body shell for 1/10th scale 190mm electric touring cars, Mon-Tech Racing from Italy now also introduce a variant for the smaller MTC class. The 210mm wheelbase fun class M-chassis body offers cool retro looks, sculptured fenders and a large rear wing. It is moulded from high-quality 0.75mm polycarbonate, comes clear and including window masks, a decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.
Coming from RC Atomic is their new DRZV2 1/128th scale mini drift car kit. The V2 features several new parts such as a redesigned front bulkhead that optimises the chassis’ roll centre for a more responsive steering and better car control in long distance drifts. Also new is a single bellcrank steering assembly that is both precise and easy to assemble thanks to less parts involved. The chassis is 90mm to 98mm wheelbase adjustable with longer wheelbase settings for 1/24th scale body shells being accessible through option parts. Included in the kit are also new brass KPI front steering knuckles for maximised tyre grip in counter steering situations, new adjustable shock spring preload collars and height adjustable body mounts that support 0.5mm increments. An optional mono front damper system is available optionally for maximised steering throw. Not included in the chassis kit are electronics, tyres, wheels and body shell.
Coming from Usukani are new optional parts for the PDS series of drift cars. New to the range are plastic front upper arms for the PDS, 4-piece long or short carbon fibre rear arm side plate sets for the PDSR, a rubber bushing set for the suspension mount of the PDSR as well as long or short aluminium suspension mount ends for the PDS. All parts are made of high-quality material and they are available from now on.
Tamiya have announced the soon release of a CV-style centre driveshaft for the TC-01 on-road chassis. Made of high-quality steel the driveshaft replaces the standard cup and dogbone construction in favour of a more durable, reliable and efficient construction. In addition, the clip-type design allows for easy rebuilding. The driveshaft is usable for the front and rear of the car and it will become available in August.
Coming from Tamiya and made for the M-08 M-Chassis kit is an aluminium frame post set. It includes machined aluminium posts that replace the standard B8 plastic parts for increased rigidity, a more streamlined appearance and a lower weight. The posts come blue anodised for surface protection and visual appearance and in sets of four.
Tamiya have introduced first option parts for their all-new TC-01 on-road chassis in the form of an anti-roll bar set and aluminium rocker arms. Starting with the stabiliser kit, the set induces three different thickness anti-roll bars as well as blue anodised mounting hardware for factory looks. The stabiliser kit is usable for the front or the rear of the chassis and it allows to adjust overall chassis roll in corners and comes in handy especially when running in high-bite track conditions.
