Coming from TMG Speed and made for the SWorkz S14-3 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a carbon fibre battery brace. A nice upgrade from the standard plastic item, the carbon brace is also giving the car more strength and factory looks. The part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre, it comes including a TMG Speed decal and is a direct fit.
Italian X-Grip distributor Mikimodel have announced the release of an 1/8th off-road adapter for the Muchmore Diff Analyzer. The adapter is 3-D-printed using carbon-reinforced plastics for durability and a low weight and it allows to check the diff hardness of 1/8th off-road kits. The adapter is a direct fit and available from now on.
RC-Project from Italy have announced the release of their all-new shock standoffs for 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 Ergal material the standoff bushings are of a specific design and geometry that greatly improves parts life of bushing and standoff over common designs. In addition a hard-coated surface and teflon treatment reduces friction between the bushing and standoff, allowing for a parts life of about 30 to 35 litres without replacing the standoff or bushing. The standoffs are available as 0 offset or +5 offset variants, separately or as Pro Driver package including Grade 5 6Al4V Titanium rolled thread screws for Team Associated, HB Racing, Mugen and SWorkz kits.
Rapid manufacturing company Merlin McFly has announced the release of an aluminium differential case for the Amewi Pitbull X buggy. A direct replacement for the original moulded composite part the alloy diff case, machined from highest-quality aerospace 7075-T6 aluminium, greatly improves durability and reliability. Included with the diff case comes a high-quality ball bearing. Alloy diff cases for other kits are available on request.
PR Racing have introduced new lightweight body shells for the V3FM-R Evo 2WD and SB401-R 4WD buggies. Moulded from high-quality 0.5mm Lexan polycarbonate material the shells are substantially lighter than their standard counter parts for an overall lower centre of gravity and thus less body roll and swifter cornering in high grip track conditions. The bodies come clear, including window masks and decal sheets.
GForce have announced the release of their Diff Digitizer differential hardness checker. The device features a 5-digit display to monitor diff hardness and it its equipped with a 7mm outdrive, ideal for most 1/10th scale vehicles. The tool can be used to check the hardness of gear differentials but it is also helpful to break in or pre-heat diffs prior to hitting the track. Included in the set comes a Micro USB wire for easy charging using any USB charger or output.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
Tamiya have introduced their new adjustable aluminium servo horn. The set includes an adjustable servo arm whose length can be set from 15mm up to 23mm in 1mm increments with the whole assembly also offering a servo saver functions which comes in handy to protect all non-metal gear servos from excessive stress. The set includes the necessary mounting hardware as well as a standard plastic servo saver assembly.
Samix have announced the release of high clearance titanium link sets for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Designed for 305mm wheelbase settings the sets include links made of high-quality titanium material. They offer improved ground clearance thanks to their angled design and etched link location markings ensure easy identification. Available is a full 10-piece set, that also includes the steering turnbuckles, as well as an 8-piece kit of just the suspension links or a 4-piece set of just the rear links.
