ZZRacing have introduced two titanium screw sets for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. Made from 304 titanium, the screws offer high durability, corrosion resistance and also a light weight with the B6-specific set weighing in at 30.1g while the B6D kit is slightly lighter at 28.6g. In addition to being light and robust the fasteners also add a certain bling to the car due to their silver finish.
Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]
MIP have introduced the Pucks 17.5 drive system for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy. Designed with stock racing in mind, MIP’s popular Pucks drive system is now also available for TLR’s latest 2WD competition buggy. The multi-piece construction is making it possible to keep the original axles as well as seeing superior wear that comes from a steel yoke. With that change MIP also have upgraded the diff balls to tungsten carbide balls for the ultimate in wear and efficiency. Overall, the race-proven design lightens up the drivetrain’s rotating mass by as much as 50 percent; which means quicker acceleration, less motor fade, and it allows to keep the car’s drivetrain fresh with replaceable Pucks.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s XB8’16 1/8th off-road buggy are several new hardware sets. First up is a 64 titanium turnbuckle set including a total of six links and two suitable wrenches. The high-quality titanium turnbuckles replace the standard spring steel ones for lighter parts that also add some visual impact. Also new are two screw sets, one made of 64 titanium to scrub overall weight while the gold-plated steel screw set adds some bling to the buggy. Last but not least comes a 22-piece 7075-T6 hard-coated aluminium ball set. Included are various pivot balls to replace the standard steel parts for lighter items that scrub a good amount of weight.
Team Associated have introduced the laydown transmission conversion set for the B6D 2WD buggy. Including everything needed to convert the B6D from a standup configuration to laydown, the set comes with new gearbox halves, blue anodised motor plate, idler gear and gearbox brace. The laydown transmission will lower the vehicle’s overall centre of gravity, reducing polar moment and thus increasing corner speed in higher grip conditions.
View a comparison image of both gearboxes here
Exotek have introduced a range of option parts for the Losi XXX-SCT and TLR 22-4. First up is the 12mm front hex and hub conversion kit for the XXX-SCT 2WD short course truck. The front conversion allows to use the stock rear 12mm hex wheels on the front but also the mounting of Associated SC5M or Traxxas Slash front hex wheels on all four corners of the XXX-SCT. The set includes 7075 alloy hubs with trailing spindle design for improved drivability, it also comes with hard steel axles for maximum durability and four rubber-sealed bearings. The set is rounded out by 2mm alloy spacers to adjust overall track width.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy are the RF and RR lower suspension mounts machined from heavy brass material. The parts match the standard kit geometry and are usable with the I.S.S. suspension inserts for quick and easy set-up changes. Due to being heavier than the standard alloy parts the hangers improve stability and traction on lower grip surfaces. The mounts are available separately as RF and RR variants.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Showgame have introduced the Tornado Racing 335R .21 nitro off-road engine. The 3.5cc engine weighs in at 335g, it is of a 3-port-plus-booster design, features a silicone-filled crankshaft and it produces up to 2.4HP at 31,200 RPM.
Source: Showgame [showgameshop.com]
Coming from JConcepts is a replacement shock O-ring set for Team Associated’s 12mm dampers. The larger 14mm replacement shock O-rings are designed to fit to the shock cap for sealing the top of the shock body. The same 14mm O-ring also fits inside the shock adjustment collar and the smaller 8.5mm version fits the lower shock cap which seals the bottom of the shock body. The seals are blue in colour for identification and produced in a medium/soft material for the ultimate in sealing and mating characteristics. The items are compatible with Team Associated 12mm stock kit components as well as the JConcepts hop-up items made to replace the same parts.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
