T-Works have introduced two new precision ball bearing sets for the Hong Nor X3 GTS 30th anniversary edition and the Serpent SRX8GT. Both sets include high-quality rubber covered and dirt-shielded ball races for optimised protection against dust, dirt and moisture while the inner metal shields reduce natural drivetrain drag. Both sets are available from now on.
View the SRX8GT ball race kit here
Coming from Destiny and made for their RX-10 series electric touring cars are new aluminium suspension spacer sets. Available in 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 1.5mm thicknesses, the spacers are of an open design, allowing for easy mounting and removal by simply loosening the suspension mount screws a couple of turns. The spacers are made of high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised and with laser-engraved size markings for easy identification.
Following the recent release of their all-new Pick-Up body shell for 1/10th scale 190mm electric touring cars, Mon-Tech Racing from Italy now also introduce a variant for the smaller MTC class. The 210mm wheelbase fun class M-chassis body offers cool retro looks, sculptured fenders and a large rear wing. It is moulded from high-quality 0.75mm polycarbonate, comes clear and including window masks, a decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.
Coming from Capricorn and made for their C04 platform are carbon shock extensions that mount directly to the rear wishbones. The parts are designed to work in addition with the new rear eccentric system. The lower shock position can now be moved more inboard or more outboard, depending on the eccentric position, ensuring a wider range of setup possibilities. The kit includes the lower arms, carbon fibre extension as well as mounting hardware.
View the attached extension here
Awesomatix have released another teaser image of their forthcoming new A12 1/12th scale pan car that is set for a release this year. First prototypes made public appearances at the IFMAR Worlds in the UK this January with the company having used the recent months to finalise the design of their first-ever 1/12th scale on-road kit. Official details on the kit’s specifications and features are not available at the moment with the car’s drawings also hiding key areas but we await more details closer to the official presentation.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]
Coming from Contact are two new foam tyre compounds in addition to their already existing range. Their GT8/Rally tyres were born for the ever-growing GT8/Rally class where the ultimate traction is required. They are now available in two new shore ratings, 38 and 40, as an addition to the already available 25 and 35 shore. The tyres have a diameter of 103mm and are mounted on a strong Schumacher white dish rim with 17mm hex, making them compatible with pretty much every 1/8th scale GT and Rally Game chassis.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
MST have released first teaser images of their forthcoming all-new GPX 1/5th scale electric bike kit. No official information is available yet beside a couple of CAD renderings but we bring you more details as they surface.
SRT have introduced their new DL3020 waterproof standard servo. With an updated high quality PCB and motor, the servo offers reliable performance, higher torque, as well as more precision and zero dead zone. The water-proof technology combined with the strong internal structure with double bearing and a mixed copper and aluminium gear train ensures exceptional durability for demanding applications such as 1/10th and 1/8th scale on-road and off-road classes.
View a list of the specifications here
