Similar to those released last week, PSM Racing have produced two new shock towers for the S-Workz S350. Made from high quality 4mm carbon fibre there is one new rear one new front shock tower. Both front and rear towers feature additional mounting holes for the top of the shock absorbers and weigh in at only 16.2 grams and 21.5 grams respectively.
Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]
Associated have released some new Factory Team parts for the B44.2 buggy. First up is the new graphite battery strap to take the styling to the next level and complements the looks of the other graphite components. The new straps come with stylish blue aluminum countersunk screws for fastening the straps, but aluminum thumbscrews can also be used. Next up is the new graphite center brace which increases chassis torsional stiffness while adding style. The new graphite A & B hub towers are a great replacement for the standard molded towers and provide additional clearance for Factory Team 12mm Big Bore shocks by moving the turnbuckle away from the shocks. Finally there is the aluminium screw kit which is a great way to shave precious grams while also adding some style. This kit does not contain every screw used in the B44.2, only the screws they believe are good candidates for those areas compatible with aluminium’s strength and material.
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PSM Racing have released three new shock towers for the Associated RC8.2. Made from high quality 4mm carbon fibre there is one new rear tower and 2 new front towers. The rear & both front towers features additional mounting holes for the top of the shock absorbers and weigh in at only 23.5grams, 14.6grams and 14.6grams respectively, while the special front tower also has multiple mounting holes for using a linkage in place of the top wishbone.
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After a lot of testing Team Shepherd have developed the new extra-soft floating piston spring. On some tracks less rebound of the shocks is needed, especially on bumpy tracks. The new springs are much softer than the standard ones and have much more space to move than the soft ones. Used in the Shepherd “Velox Revolutionary Shocks” they provide much less rebound compared to the other ones. Sold in a pair of two they can be used in the Velox V8 as well as the Velox V10 to fine-tune the shock-setup and are available from now on.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Schumacher have unleashed their latest CAT with the introduction of the K1, an ultra modern 1/10th scale 4wd electric powered buggy. Schumacher’s R&D department and highly skilled international racing team have developed a simple, yet highly efficient twin belt transmission, with optimised motor position and belt length that offers equalised front and rear drive. The CAT K1 also features a long top deck that promotes controlled flex, improved steering geometry for millimeter perfect control plus a whole host of detailed changes and improvements.
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Pro-Line have released their Bulldog body for the Kyosho RB6. This body has been designed specifically to fit the Kyosho buggy chassis yet still provides the unmatched performance characteristics that define Pro-Line’s BullDog body line. Great care was taken in refining the BullDog design for 2012 to create even more stability with enhanced steering to gain an advantage on the track. The windshield is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels and the roof ridges have been raised to channel the air flow over the middle of the body for increased high-speed stability. The roof has been lowered in the rear and fins have been added to achieve stable air flow over the body. The fins also add rigidity to the body to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Schumacher have introduced their new printed ‘Talon’ Off Road wings available in 3 colours and clear polycarbonate. Specially designed for increased downforce and jump stability you can tune the amount of downforce with easy cut lines on the top of the wing. Uniquely printed on both sides to retain the best overall look. Available in White, Carbon Fibre look, Black and Clear polycarbonate.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Xray have officially announced their new 1/10th scale 4wd EP buggy platform, the XB4. The XB4 is the world’s first 1/10 off-road chassis incorporating the Multi-Flex adjustment technology, which allows tuning the chassis flex for different track conditions. It doesn’t matter if the track is low traction, medium or super high traction, you can adjust the chassis flex to suit the track conditions in a matter of seconds, and again adjust the flex easily when the conditions change. The revolutionary and unique chassis design merges a Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium backbone and composite chassis-plate which have been firmly mounted together to create a solid framework with each piece playing a distinctive role. The aluminium backbone provides the car with stability and stiffness, while allowing torsional flex along the lengthwise axis while the composite chassis absorbs vibrations and works as the main Multi-Flex element, allowing the changing of flex independently in the front and rear of the car.
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