Made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck are new stainless steel centre driveshaft sets from Yeah Racing. The sturdy metal assemblies are best used with high-powered brushless drive systems as they offer a lot more stability and durability, all while also adding to the overall weight of the truck. The sets include a front and rear centre driveshaft and they are available in red or black colour.
View the black driveshafts here
Exotek have released an ultra lightweight centre spool conversion set for the HB Racing D418 buggy. Using the kit reduces the drivetrain’s rotating mass for that extra boost in 13.5T and 17.5T spec racing as the completed spool set weighs only 23g with the spur gear. A machined 69T POM spur gear is included and bolts on to the lightweight alloy spool. The spool housing is also compatible with Exotek 66T, 69T and 72T Flite spur gears or standard 48p Kimbrough gears. The set requires the use of the stock diff cups, bearings, steel pins and large O-rings form the D418 centre diff.
MIP have announced the release of their new X-Duty CVD driveshaft kit for the Traxxas Bandit. The steel construction is of a splined design, offers 12mm keyed hex standard wheel adapters and it is rebuildable to replace any worn or damaged parts. Due to being much stronger than the standard parts the X-Duty kit is ideal for the new no-prep drag racing class and form maximum efficiency it is best used with ball-raced Traxxas rear hubs.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck is a brass rear bumper mount. The item is machined from high-quality brass material and it comes with a black surface coating to prevent corrosion while the machined edge details add visual impact as does the gold-coloured Samix logo. The mount adds 101g of weight to the rear end of the chassis while increasing strength, rigidity and durability.
JConcepts have introduced their new 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty MT body for solid axle monster trucks. JConcepts started with a popular wheelbase in the MT community and designed it around the popular race trucks on the circuit. The monster trucks have gigantic tires and the 2005 Ford F-250 takes this into consideration with large openings positioned like the monsters from this generation. The design of the flares and wheel wells allow versatility in a segment that has a wide range of set-ups chassis designs and most importantly, wheelbase. Decal design is a constant focus and with all JConcepts bodies, a quality sheet is included with grille, headlight and taillight layout. The body is 7” wide and offers a 12.5” wheelbase, fitting a variety of platforms inclining solid axle race trucks.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 is a brass front upright adjustment nut set with POM spacers. Replacing the original kit parts with these brass items will increase unsprung weight, which can help traction and drivability in certain track conditions. The set includes four black-coated brass nuts and four POM inserts and it is available now.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
T-Works have introduced an aluminium brake cam set for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 kit. CNC-machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming hard-anodised for wear the brake cam set will reduce overall weight and it comes including mounting hardware, making the parts a direct fit.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Super Astute 2018 re-release 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. The original kit was released back in 1991 and the basic construction and design of the model remains true to the original, with various minor upgrades that ensure the kit is usable with today’s high-power batteries and motors. The gearbox is modernised and features a slipper clutch as well as durable internals while the battery compartment was slightly enlarged, allowing to take modern day rounded profile LiPo battery packs. Other features include grey-colour CVA shocks, high-traction tyres and a 2-piece body shell and under cowl. The kit will hit stores in January.
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