Mugen Seiki have introduced the new high-performance NMB 6x13x5mm ball races. The NMB bearings use steel shields and light oil to reduce friction to make the car’s drivetrain more efficient while also being more durable than stock rubber sealed bearings. The ball races come as 10 or 4-piece packs.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
Coming from Hudy is a new set consisting of the Air Vac vacuum pump for on-road shock absorbers as well as a handy tray. The vacuum pump is ideal to remove air bubbles from 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale shock absorber and gear differentials that can occur during building or refilling with silicone fluid. Having a bubble-free shock and diff leads to more predictable performance which is essential for a good performing car. The pump is powered by an optional 12V or 7.4V power source and included comes a 5-compartment aluminium tray ad well as a premium Hudy hardcase bag for effortless storage and transportation of the set.
Coming from Japanese brand Auto Model Racing is their new set of 0.5mm wheel spacers for all vehicles using 12mm hex adapters. The shims are machined of lightweight aluminium, they come black anodised with white AMR logos and size markings for easy recognition. The spacers are usable for 1/10th scale on-road and off-road kits alike and they come in sets of four.
Source: Auto Model Racing [automodel.shop-pro.jp]
T-Works have introduced their new driveshaft correcting tool, a jig that allows to straighten bend driveshafts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the 2-piece tool consists of a sturdy base to rest the driveshaft in while the separate O-shaped and screw-equipped pressure plate allows to put pressure on bend driveshafts, allowing to straighten them without having to worry further damage. The tool is usable with driveshafts of more then 50mm in length and it is available now.
Xray have announced the release of their new 35g slim battery weight for the T4 touring car. Made of high-quality stainless steel the weight measures 135x33x1mm and it is ideal for adding weight when running the latest generation of slim and lightweight LiPo battery packs, allowing to centralize weight as much as possible. While coming in handy especially when running mid-motor cars, such as the T4 2020, the weight is also usable with all other cars utilizing slim battery packs.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Rickside Design from Japan have introduced their new tyre sanding tool for the use with 12mm hex wheels. Lightweight and compact the adapter is usable with most rotary tools and its 12mm hex adapter allows to sand 1/10th scale buggy and truck wheels as well as 1/10th touring car tyres, making tyre prepping easy. The long threaded inserts allows to use large offset wheels such as truck tyres and an O-ring equipped thumb nut ensures reliable fixing of the wheel.
Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]
Coming soon from Tamiya and made for their popular M-Chassis on-road kits is a big bore shock absorber set. The kit contains four high-quality threaded aluminum shock bodies that feature a friction-reducing coat for improved damping performance with titanium-nitride-coated shock shafts further enhancing performance and making for longer parts life. Also includes is an assortment of aluminium and composite plastic spring retainers, different size upper and lower ball cups as well as precision shock pistons, volume compensator foams to adjust rebound as well as two types of springs. The highly adjustable shocks can be adapted to pretty much every M-Chassis kit and they will hit stores soon.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Xray have introduced their new T4 2020 carbon fibre shock towers for the use with their SLP super low profile shock absorbers. The shock towers allow to use the longer SLP shocks on the T4’20, which can be an advantage especially in bumpy or lower grip track conditions where the shocks cam improve traction and side bite. The shock towers are machined from high-quality 3.0mm carbon fibre and they are available separately for the front and the rear.
View the rear SLP shock tower here
