Coming from Ultimate Racing are new conical 16mm shock pistons for a range of 1/8th off-road kits. Available as blue-colour 1.3mm and red-colour 1.2mm variants, both are of an angled 8-hole design that help with smooth overall damper action and improved pack while landing jumps. The shock pistons come in sets of two each and they are usable for most 16mm inner diameter shock absorbers.
Coming from HRC Distribution is the new HRC Racing 3S 6000mAh softcase LiPo battery pack. The battery is usable in all applications that require increased voltage, such as monster or outlaw short course trucks. The pack measures a compact 133x43x27mm, weighs in at 335g and fits most 2S LiPo battery compartments. It is built from 50C/100C cells, offers 11.1V output and it is available with T-type or XT90 connectors.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Muchmore have introduced their new Impact LCG HV FD3 3800mAh competition shorty LiPo battery pack. The power source measures 95.8×46.8×22.5mm and the battery’s low-profile design makes for an overall lower centre of gravity while the somewhat high capacity of 3800mAh gives ample running time even for power-hungry classes. The high voltage battery is built from high-grade 120C cells, it weighs in at a lightweight 186g and will hit stores soon.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Yeah Racing have introduced a set of 12mm wheel hex adapters with 20mm offset that is suitable for most 1/10th crawlers and trail trucks. The adapters are machined from high-quality aluminium and allow to substantially widen the track width for increased stability and less chances to roll the vehicle in heavy terrain. The set is available in black or red anodising and it included four adapters, four locking posts and four set screws.
T-Works have introduced their new manifold support for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. The Type A support is 10.5mm tall and usable with kits such as the Kyosho MP9 TKI2 to TKI4, JQ Racing’s THE Car Black Edition, the HongNor X3 GT/X3 and Evo/X3 as well as the HB Racing D817T, D817 Ver.2, D817 and D815. The Type B 7mm support is usable with the Mugen MBX8 buggy exclusively. Using the manifold support ensures the exhaust system will move less when going over rough parts of the track or when bottoming out after landing a jump, which results in a lot less stress on all exhaust and engine components and thus improve longevity. The supports include suitable mounting hardware.
Coming from Exotek and made for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy is an aluminium steering crank set. The reinforced 7075 alloy design eliminates the problem of the hex bearing posts stripping in the plastic cranks, allowing for easier maintenance and disassembly and the set includes steel bearing posts that doesn’t mushroom when assembled which also makes for easier bearing removal. The steering cranks come in a special glossy navy blue anodising to match the remainder of the car’s optionals and they are compatible with both the stock and the Exotek steering rack.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 series of buggies are aluminium shock stand offs. The parts are machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and will reduce the overall weight while lowering the centre of gravity. The stand offs come in sets of four including suitable screws.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
UREE from Japan are currently working on an aluminium waterfall and pitch damper set for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy. The waterfall will be of a slim design to take an optional slim fan unit in order to improve motor cooling while the upper pitch damper improves drivability in a range of track conditions. No word yet on a release date but we are keeping you posted.
