Hudy have added two new turnbuckle wrenches to their already existing line-up. Available as dual 3mm and 4mm variant as well as single 3.5mm tool, the wrenches are made from high-quality Hudy spring steel and they are precision shaped and hand-ground for a perfect fit and minimal stress on the turnbuckle.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MBX8 1/8th scale off-road buggy is a carbon fibre upper plate. The part was designed as a replacement for the standard moulded composite item and it includes the needed alloy shims and also a gold-plated steel screw kit. Using the carbon fibre plate will improve the rigidity of the front end of the buggy while adding visual impact at the same time.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
MIP have introduced an aluminium ackermann plate for the Tekno EB410 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The part is machined from high-quality material and designed to replace the standard composite plastic part for an item of higher precision and strength. The ackermann plate it a direct fit and available now.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
JConcepts adds to the list of performance parts for the EB410 with a carbon fibre upper deck. The new upper deck offsets the position of the fan mount which allows several benefits. The first is the ability to use the JConcepts F2 body as the new carbon fibre part shifts the fan over to clear the low-profile cab of the body. The secondary benefit realised after testing the new upper deck is the ability to use a taller fan. This is a benefit not exclusive to the JConcepts body but to all low-roof body shell types because taller fans are typically more powerful and move more air. Another positive to the JConcepts carbon fibre upper deck is the slight position change of the fan allows some lower power fans to work better without the force of the motor magnets affecting the fan, bearings or rotation.
Coming from Answer-RC is a short carbon fibre rear shock tower for the HB Racing D8 series of buggies such as the D817, D817v2, E817, E817v2 and the D815. The shock stay is made from 5mm carbon rather than 4mm and has pockets machined for shock mount studs and camber link studs to keep the fitment the same. Using the short tower, in combination with #HB67289 shock bodies will lower the overall centre of gravity for reduced chassis roll at high cornering speeds. In addition it is 6 grams lighter than the standard shock tower.
Source: Answer-RC [answer-rc.com]
Coming from RC Speed Secrets are more finned titanium turnbuckle sets. First available for the Tekno EB410 RCSS now also cater for the Team Associated B6 and B64, TLR 22 4.0 and 22-4 2.0 as well as the Yokomo YZ-2 and YZ-4 kits. All are made of top-quality grade 5 titanium and come in either the Bada Bling oil-slick or Stealth Black finish.
View the Stealth Black TLR 22-4 2.0 turnbuckles here
Tamiya have introduced their new Plasma Edge II Black Metallic edition 1/10th 4WD entry-level buggy kit. The vehicle makes use of the proven TT-02B shaft-driven tub chassis with long-travel suspension, oil-filled CVA shock absorbers, 4-bevel gear differentials and motor mount with pre-set gear ratio positions for easy assembly. The kit is topped off by a pre-painted metallic black body shell, it comes with a large decal sheet and grippy pin tyres on black rims.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
RC Belgium have introduced several option parts for the Schumacher KC and KD as well as the Kyosho Scorpion series of vintage re-release buggies. First up is a belt pulley for the Schumacher KC buggy. The pulley removes the need for the idler gears resulting in a 30 grams weight gain. Other advantages are less friction, a lower point of inertia and faster disassembly of the transmission. Fitment is secured by two grub screws. Also new is a LiPo strap compatible with the Schumacher KC and KD buggy. The new strap uses the original LiPo stops for a secure fit and for additional flex the side pods are not used. Next up is a steering set designed for the Kyosho re-release Scorpion, Beetle, Tomahawk and Turbo Scorpion. Featuring 2 ball bearings, the steering set replaces the original servo saver for a smoother and more durable steering. Last but not last is a carbon fibre rear shock tower for the Scorpion and all respective cars. It features two additional holes for more settings possibilities.
