New from SMP Racing parts in Switzerland are these CVD drive shafts for the Mugen MRX-4X. Made from high quality Swiss made spring steel, they have been weight optimized and due to the way they have been machine allow a larger steering angle. The parts are made to the highest level of quality and are more durable than the standard items.
Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]
CSO products in Hong Kong have released some more gas car options, this time for Kyosho cars. Starting with this new chassis plate, it has been made from 3.1mm thick carbon fibre and is suitable for the Kyosho V3S, 3SR and 3R Evo 2 WC. For the 1/8th scale Evolva, CSO have also introduced a new range of hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium clutch pinions.
Exotek Racing have released the EKO18, a special high performance long wheel base chassis conversion with 5 link rear pod suspension. It includes 2 threaded side friction dampers and 3 color coded spring sizes. Narrowed chassis design for less scrubbing of corner speed and a widened rear pod design for easier brushless motor placement. New design front arms for greatly improved camber gain and bump steer for more consistent steering, the EKO18 will transform your Scalpel into one incredible carpet warrior.
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Boost the performance of your HPI Formula Ten car with an aluminium shock set. This is a high-quality oil-filled, CNC-machined pre-assembled aluminium damper with a 54mm length, perfect for replacing the stock friction shocks on the Formula Ten. For convenient mounting, the shock is fitted with pivot balls that swivel in plastic shock ends. A longer shock shaft end is included for cars that need longer shocks, and long M3 cap head screws are included for attaching the shock to the chassis and rear pod. Clip-on ride height adjusters allow you to quickly change the length of the shock. The shock will fit Formula Ten option springs and standard size touring car shock springs (13mm diameter). Sold singly, it includes ride height adjustment clips.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
New from Yokomo for their BD5 touring is this new special flex chassis. Used by their team to finish 1-2-3 at the Japanese touring car nationals, this new carbon fibre chassis plate has been designed by Umino Kojiro to be used in combination with a front one way on lower grip surfaces such as those on outdoor tracks as well as on very tight indoor tracks to give more grip and steering. Available in a limited quantity only.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Similar to the gearbox shaft released yesterday, CSO have produced another lightweight 2-speed shaft, this time suitable for the Serpent 960 & 966. A direct replacement for the stock part, it has been made from steel which has been hollowed out for extra weight savings without sacrificing the durability of the part.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
New from Shepherd are these rear body mount extensions for the Velox V8. Due to the design of current 1/8th scale bodies and the allowed riding height many racers raise the rear body mount to increase the angle of the body as well as the downforce. With the new easy to install aluminium extension it is very comfortable to adjust the height of the rear body mount. Within a few moments the height can be changed and different setups can be tried. The set includes the aluminium extensions, body clips and extra long nylon screws.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
More new items from CRC who have introduced their soft long wear pink front Pro Cut 1/12th tires. Pink is 30 shore R4 from Japan. The R4 line of rubber is very durable and long wear with the soft 30 shore providing extremely high grip. This tire is best for low grip carpet and asphalt surfaces. To reduce these and any other tires to the correct diameter CRC have also released the Final Cut tire truer cutting bit. A super hard tungsten carbide cutting bit with sharp, super hard teeth it remains sharp cut after cut. The finish on the foam after truing is absolutely smooth and ready to race. Because it cuts so cleanly and aggressively, the Final Cut truing bit reduces the load on the truer motor by removing material rather than pushing it around. Finally for their Battle Axe oval car, is a left offset motor pod conversion that pushes the motors to the left for better cornering speeds. The parts are available in a couple different conversion “kits” and separately as well. The rear top plate has been ‘tweaked’ to allow easier use of CRC’s new Encore Shocks. Also available is the wide-mount cross plate that allows you to use much shorter body mounts in a more stable wider position.
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