Following on from the recent announcement by Sweep Racing about their new EXP range of products comes the company’s new EXP 1/10th on road molded inserts. Coming in soft pink, they are 0.3mm thicker and 1mm wider than the original Sweep inserts and are tapered so the insert sits perfectly against the tire. These changes claim to result in faster laptimes, giving quicker driver response and more consistency.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
New from CSO is this range of pulleys for the Serpent 966 1/8th scale. Available for all pullies in the car, with the exception of the rear axle pulley, they are hard coated for extra durability and to help reduce dirt build up. Sold in a set of all 5 pieces (above), they are all also available seperately.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Sweep Racing have released their new high traction type EXP-36E 1/10 on road rubber racing tire, which feature superior traction levels compared to the company’s successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series tires. Using a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction, the diameter is in between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), which is 64.5mm to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. These tires, the first in their new EXP series, are designed for best use in track temperatures starting from 33 degrees celcius.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Ball bearing company ABEC35 have released version 2 of their 7x19x6mm engine bearing. This new type features redefined radial play and inner diameter and each bearing comes with 2 contact rubber shields (1 black & 1 blue) and is greased. Suitable for off road conditions and if using them in on road simply take the blue shield away. Another new product is their thrust bearings (F5-10M 4.8/5.0) for Kyosho push type clutches. Comparing to the previous clutch bearings (F5-10M 5.0/5.2) they have over size balls, 9pcs x 2.0mm, for extended life.
Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]
F.V.S.S. Racing Team have released this Pirani Motor Sport kit for the Mugen MRX-4. Developed and tested by Andrea Pirani it is composed of superior front upper support brackets and rear wishbone support brackets. This kit claims to provide better steering and greater traction and is available in front or rear parts and for the best performance, as a complete set.
Source: FVSS [fvssshop.it]
KM Racing have come out with some more parts for the Kyosho V-one RRR, with the release of this new battery tray. Made from copper, the tray brings weight to the lowest and most central point on the car, which not only helps increase chassis rigidity but also helps stop the car from traction rolling in high grip conditions. Machined with 2 grooves for tape to mount the battery, it sports the KM Racing logo engraved on the bottom.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
CSO Racing products have released 2 new chassis plates for both the Serpent 733 (above) and the Kyosho V-One RRR Evo 2 WC. Both chassis’ have been CNC machined from 3.1mm thick 7075 T6 aluminium and then hard coated for a stronger and longer lasting finish.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
New from KM Racing for the Mugen MTX-4 are these new lightweight items to mount the O.S. Speed 12XZ engine. First up is this new one piece engine mount that has all the advantages of a monoblock, such as less strain on the crankcase and ease of mounting, yet has been machined for extra weight savings. Also new is the lightweight carbon fibre top deck which thinner by 0.5mm from the previously released version to make it easier to use with the O.S. Speed 12XZ engine.
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