Coming from T-Works are their new half-thread UFO hex head screws. Available as M3x6mm and M3x8mm variants, the screws are ideal upper shock mount fasteners as they fit snuggly into the 3mm shock mounting holes of on-road shock towers, improving overall shock mounting accuracy while also looking the part. The screws sport a shiny polished finish, they come in sets of eight and are available now.
Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 III are new stainless steel 5.8mm upper suspension balls. The pivot balls are machined from high-quality material for strength and reliability and they fit the all-new SCX10 III as well as the older specification SCX10 II and I, and also the Yeti, AX-10, Wraith, and Scorpion kits. The balls have a polished surface finish for smooth operation and they come in sets of four.
T4works from Japan have introduced their new aluminium front bumper designed for vintage Tamiya buggies such as the Grasshopper, Hornet and many more. Of a sturdy yet lightweight design the bumper improves chassis protection while also looking the part and it is available in ten different colour variants to match about any car and body colour. Beside the Grasshopper and Hornet the bumper also fits the Lunchbox, Midnight Pumpin, Pajero, Wild One, Attack Buggy, Monster Beetle, Blackfoot, Subaru Brat and all other chassis that utilise the above mounting patterns.
View more images and the colour variants here
Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced the new Revolution Design Racing Products B74 LCG front and rear shock towers that were developed for the use with the Team Associated B6.1 and B6.2 shock absorbers. The result is an overall lower centre of gravity for the Team Associated B74 4WD buggy, which helps to increase corner speeds on high-bite surfaces such as carpet, astro turf and prepped clay. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre and featuring a reinforced design for durability, the front shock tower is a direct fit when using 23mm shock bodies and 21mm shock rods while the rear LCG shock tower was developed for the use with 27.5mm shock bodies and shock shafts. Both the front and rear LCG shock tower feature a single row inner camber link mount design as this is the most preferred option among most racers and they are available from now on.
View the rear shock tower here
Dash have announced the release of their recently introduced R-Tune V3 modified motor in additional winding variants. New to the range are 3.5T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T, and 8.5T variants to complement touring car, 1/12th pan car, and 1/10th off-road classes. The next generation of the R-Tune features a high airflow aluminium can with arrow-shaped cut-outs for improved cooing efficiency, a lower weight and minimised power fading during a run even in high ambient temperatures. In addition the can also features a special slot to meet the homologation requirements of IFMAR, ROAR and EFRA. The V3 motor will feature the same 2019 Reedy Race winning stator for a much lower internal resistance, an increase in torque and overall performance. The motor also features a balanced 12.3mm rotor to ensure a smooth power delivery with optional rotors being available to fine-tune the characteristics of the motor. The V3 will hit stores in 4.5T and 5.0T winding variants.
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
Coming soon from Hobbytech is their new Spirit NXT GP 2.0 1/8th scale ready-to-run nitro off-road buggy. The buggy builds on a sturdy aluminium chassis, it features widely adjustable and competitor-inspired suspension components as well as aluminium big bore shock absorbers with threaded shock bodies. Aluminium shock towers round out the package. The buggy is powered by a 3.5cc recoil starter engine and it comes factory assembled and including high-torque steering and throttle servos as well as a 2.4GHz radio system. A pre-decorated body shell and black multi-spoke rims with knobby high-grip tyres complete the ready-to-run package.
Source: Hobbytech [hobbytech-rc.com]
SWorkz have introduced two new aluminium option parts for their S12-2 2WD buggy in the form of a front upper arm holder and a rear upper linkage mount. Both parts are made of strong T7 grade aluminium and they feature a black surface finish with machined silver edge details and a laser-engraved SWorkz logo on the front upper mount. The parts will replace the standard items and improve both overall durability and visual impact.
Coming from Xray and made for their XB4’20 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a 83mm ECS front driveshaft. Adapting the popular dual joint design, as it is used in touring car racing, the specially designed driveshaft will reduce wheel chatter at large steering angles, making for smoother cornering at higher speeds, improved traction and increased efficiency. In addition the ECS driveshaft improves landing after jumps and it is also usable in the rear, where the driveshaft can increase overall traction. The construction uses 2.5mm cross pins for durability and the shaft set is available separately.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
