HB Racing have announced the release of new front and rear universal drive shafts for the D8 and E8 series of buggies and GT cars. Machined from high-strength steel the universals improve bump track handling compared to CV-type driveshafts and they are standard on the D817 buggy as well as a tuning option for the E817, D815 and RGT8 kits. The front universals can also be used on the D812 buggy. The driveshafts are sold as pairs.
Coming from Pro-Line are the new Elite body shell for the Team Associated B6 and B6D as well as the pre-cut Air Force 6.5″ buggy rear wing. Starting with the body shell, the new Elite series features a low-slung design with sweeping lines and a forward-placed cab with rails extending up the hood and A-pillar to provide enhanced steering feeling while a sloped centre fin balances out the rear of the car. The rear of the side pods feature outer ridges designed to lead air up to the included Air Force rear wing, maximising rear grip. The body is available in regular or lightweight versions, it comes clear, including window masks, decal sheet and two 6.5″ Air Force wings.
Team Associated have introduced the new RC8B3.1 nitro and electric 1/8th scale buggy kits. Both built on the proven third generation RC8 platform and feature new H.T.C. High Torque Capacity differentials with increased fluid capacity and a more consistent feel even in long mains. Precision CVA drive shafts are included front and rear to keep suspension travel free through the entire stroke, and the suspension and drive-train package is bolted to a hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis designed for optimum weight distribution, ground clearance, and better overall handling. As a result, the RC8B3.1 Team Kits changes directions faster, and are more compliant and stable in rough terrain. Part of the new RC8B3.1’s package is also an all-new, easy-to-maintain, 4-shoe clutch.
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T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium side guard screws for the HB Racing D817 off-road buggy. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a silver finish, the screws save some weight on the outer parts of the chassis while also adding visual impact. The fasteners are direct replacements for the stock parts and they come in sets of ten.
Intech Racing have introduced new aluminium lightweight aluminium chassis for the ER-14 and ERSC-10 1/10th scale off-road vehicles. The ER-14 specific part is machined from 2.5mm alloy and it sports excessive machining to save about 20 percent of weight while the 3mm ERSC-10 part is about 15 percent lighter than the stock chassis. Both main plates are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and they are hard anodised for wear and looks.
Coming from HB Racing are new option parts for the D817 buggy in the form of a screw-type shock pin set and several titanium turnbuckles. Starting with the shock pins, the parts were designed to securely hold the shock in the suspension arm. The new design features a hex head for easy installation, threads that go directly into the shock arm, and left hand and right hand threads to prevent the suspension arm movement from loosening the pins. The set comes with a pair of left hand threaded pins and right hand threaded pins each, all of which are machined from lightweight aluminium and coming anodised for easy identification of the thread direction.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 line of vehicles are new 9 degree caster C-hubs moulded of graphite composite material. The rigid graphite material is suitable for most track conditions but especially for high to very high-bite surfaces while the overall design allows for easy CVD assembly swaps and no driveshaft jamming issues at high steering angles and during hard crashes. The hubs are available separately for the left and right hand side of the buggy.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
JConcepts has added a new item to their Shapeways store for Yokomo YZ-2 owners using a laydown transmission. The elephant trunk style chassis brace replaces the stock unit and uses a single column support which promotes flex characteristics giving traction gains associated with these types of adjustments. With the single post, there is also increased clearance around the motor and tabs for easier soldering and wire routing. The built-in ledge helps minimise issues with the battery brace popping out during hard landings and crashes. The mount attaches at the top and bottom with stock hardware and it is available directly through JConcepts’ Shapeways store.
