Coming from Merlin Fuel is a new line of silicone shock absorber and gear differential fluids. Developed and produced by Merlin Fuel the fluids are of a very high quality to ensure reliable shock and differential action and they are available in 80ml bottles in viscosities of 100cSt to 950cSt for the shock oils and as 1.000cSt to 100.000cSt diff oil variants.
Source: Merlin Fuel [merlinfuel.com]
Available soon from Team C Racing is a lightened aluminium motor plate for the rear motor TC02 buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming orange anodised the part is of a low weight thanks to excessive machining. The milled sections also increase the surface for optimised heat dissipation while keeping exceptional structural rigidity.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
Exotek have introduced two new aluminium steering bellcrank sets for the Xray XB4 and the HB Racing D216 buggies. Both are machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and they are of a heavy duty yet lightweight design. Four extra bearings replace all bushings and crunch sleeves for the steering plate make for wobble-free, smooth and long lasting operation. The XB4-specific set fits the current and also the older spec kits while the D216 part is also a direct replacement, matching the stock geometry.
SWorkz have introduced the Fox 4×4 1/10th scale ready-to-run buggy. It utilises a multi-piece chassis that is constructed from 2mm aluminium side plates and composite material chassis guards while the outer roll cage makes for improved protection of the electronics. The drivetrain features durable front and rear differentials and the suspension’s unique shock absorber positions lowers the overall centre of gravity. The buggy comes pre-assembled, with a pre-decorated body shell and it is propelled by a Hobbywing-made 3652-series brushless motor and a 50A brushless speed controller. The set is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system with USB charger.
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Made for JConcepts’ Tribute monster truck wheels are the new 25mm offset hex wheel adapters. One of the key features of the wheels involves having replaceable adaptors which can alter the vehicle width. For the high-power crowd, JConcepts now offer the 25mm offset adaptors as a machined aluminium option. With the aluminium adapters, racers can now power up and race worry free with the widest track width available by JConcepts. The precision machined hexes are designed for 12mm hex hubs, they are light-weight and feature black anodising with laser engraved offset markings. The hex adaptors bolt-up just as the production units, utilising the stock hardware in a beefy 6-lug pattern.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Coming from T-Works is a series of oils and lubricants for a multitude of applications. The range includes a high RPM bearing oil, a high viscosity bearing oil, the Nano Ceramic lubricant as well as the Joint and Cup lube. All come in handy bottles with needle applicators for easy and convenient use of the products.
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Coming from Raw Speed is a 4-piece set of billet aluminium wheel nuts for 1/10th scale vehicles. Machined from high-quality material the wheel nuts are light weight, they have an aggressive knurl to ensure they don’t come loose on race day and they are usable on most metric off-road and on-road kits.
Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]
Following their extensive line of carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies, French brand Rusti Design has introduced several option parts for the B64 4WD kit. First up are a carbon fibre front shock tower as well as standard and tall rear shock towers. The standard parts match the kit geometry while the taller rear shock tower was developed for the use with longer 31mm shock body dampers.
