VRP have released a 4-piece set of threaded shock and sway bar pins for the HB Racing D817 and E817. They replace the stock pins with the 2.5mm allen head making for easy install and removal. The threaded design allows to do away with the pesky grub screws meaning a lot less issues with lost shock pins.
Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]
X Factory have announced the latest addition to the Infinity line of upgrade parts in the form of shock towers for the TLR 8ight 4.0. The shock stays match the latest TLR tower geometry precisely, and will fit any TLR 8ight buggy, nitro or electric. Made from U.S.-sourced 5mm carbon fibre the higher tensile strength stiffens the suspension and resists flex and bending while offering a better strength to weight ratio, allowing better performance at the same or less weight.
View the rear shock tower here
Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 off-road buggy is a new high-speed body shell. Moulded from genuine Lexan polycarbonate material the body sports a different cab design compared to the standard XB8 body with the lower windscreen angle and differently shaped roof section making for less aerodynamic drag and thus increased top speed. The new design also improves steering response at the expense of some overall stability. The body is a direct fit on the XB8 and XB8E’16.
T-Works have introduced a short 5.5mm nut driver. The tool is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised for wear and looks and it is especially useful on 1/10th 2WD buggies where reaching the front suspension’s shock mount nuts can be a tough task. Due to the large diameter even strongly tightened nuts can be undone easily.
Team C Racing have introduced a set of carbon fibre slipper clutch pads for the TM4 buggy. Cut form high-quality material the plates are direct replacements for the standard parts with the vented design and carbon material used making for improved durability and better overall performance. The plates come in sets of two and they will hit stores very soon.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
Available now from Fantom Racing is the 7.6V 5000mAh HV Pro Racing LiHV shorty battery pack. Built from high performance 100C/160C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery is ideal for outlaw racing classes or unsanctioned racing. The pack can be charged to up to 8.7V, it measures 95x46x25mm and weighs in at 214g. Its hardcase is equipped with 5mm bullet-type power connectors and a 2mm balancer port.
Source: Fantom Racing [fantomracing.com]
Coming from RPM and made for most Traxxas 1/10th off-road vehicles is an ESC cage for the Castle Creations Mamba X speed controller. The design allows to securely fasten the speedo in the chassis while also holding the on/off switch neatly. The cage uses the original mounting pattern of the chassis, doing away with the need to use double sided tape while also allowing to easily remove the controller for cleaning and maintenance. The cage for the Castle Mamba X ESC fits in the stock location on the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 2WD LCG, Slash 4×4, Slash 4×4 LCG, Stampede 4×4 and Rally, while also working on other Traxxas 1/10th scale vehicles as well. The cage is available in black or blue colour and it is made of RPM’s renown nylon material for long lasting performance.
Italian company Reds Racing have introduced new exhaust manifolds for .21 rear exhaust outlet engines. The new design connects the manifold to the engine with a much better fit. The end result improves the strength and durability of the spring retainers. The new design also provides improved cooling in the exhaust area to guarantee longer life for the gasket, equalling lower maintenance costs. The manifold is available in three sizes; the medium variant is recommended for short tracks where more bottom torque is required, but top speed will be lower. The second is the short manifold that is recommended for medium or standard-size tracks. It is a good compromise between torque and top speed. Last but not least comes the XS extra short variant that is recommended for tracks with long main straights and to achieve the highest top speed but lower bottom torque.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
