MonacoRC have introduced their new JP ball bearings, Japan-made pre-oiled high-performance ball races. The ZZ-type bearings ensure a low natural drivetrain drag for increased efficiency, improved acceleration and longer run times. The bearings are available in popular sizes and also as complete sets for Awesomatix, Xray and Yokomo kits.
Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]
Coming from Zen Racing are their new carbon fibre aero discs for Pro10 wheels. Machined from 0.5mm carbon fibre the discs are designed to reduce air turbulence, increasing efficiency and stability at high speeds. The set includes four 43.5mm diameter discs, two for the front and two for the rear wheels.
Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]
Shepherd have announced the release of a new option part for their Velox V8.2 1/8th on-road kit in the form of a narrow front shock tower. The narrow version of the standard front shock tower allows more options for the shock angle. Especially when changing the lower wishbone position to the inner one it is now possible to keep the shocks in the same angle. The part is machined from German high-quality carbon fibre and available from now on.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Following a first teaser image, Mugen Seiki have revealed more images of their forthcoming new MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. Based on the successful and very popular MTX6R the new car received updates to the chassis, rear bulkhead, layshaft bulkhead, front upper arm and servo saver area in order to create a car that has improved rear traction, stability and a wider setup window. Improvements in rear traction and stability come from the new arm mount design that locates the rear lower arms directly on the rear bulkhead, similar to the MRX6. The new LCG rear bulkhead and bulkhead gear shaft lower the centre of gravity and make the MTX7 more stable at high speeds and when changing direction while the new aluminium servo saver improves precision and makes for a more direct steering feel. The new aluminium front upper arm bracket improves steering response has more adjustability and drivers can now adjust the height of the upper arm bracket as well as the length of the upper arms. This feature allows owners to tune the MTX7 to a wider range of track conditions. Other changes include the front drive shafts and pivot balls that have been changed to increase the overall steering angle for tight and low grip track conditions. The kit is rounded out by a new chassis, front anti-roll bar, rear differential case, rear shock tower, radio plate, and front upright arms.
Coming from Gizmo Racing and made for their Genesis electric touring car kit are new mid-long carbon fibre A-arms. These option +6 lower arms offer more stability and grip while retaining the same amount of steering compared to the standard arms. The set includes four arms to equip a full car.
Source: Gizmo Racing [gizmoracingusa.com]
Zero Tribe have announced the soon release of their popular Xray T4 Mid chassis conversion kit in a limited edition aluminium chassis variant. Based on the proven carbon fibre kit the alloy set will include a newly developed medium flex aluminium main chassis as well as a narrow-type 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck. The conversion is best used in high to very high-bite track conditions and it is usable with the 2017 to 2019 variants of the Xray T4 touring car. The alloy chassis will also become available separately for those who already own the carbon fibre kit.
Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]
Coming from Exotek are their new Shimizu tyre adapter rings for the 3Racing FGX foam tyre wheel sets. The all CNC-machined delrin adaptor rings allow mounting of Shimizu F104 and Tamiya TCS F104 tyres onto the FGX foam wheels. The must have for carpet and cool weather racing allows the use of softer high grip compounds on the FGX. The rings are simply glued into place on the wheels and thereafter allows perfectly true mounting of the Shimizu F104 tyres onto the wheels. The adaptor set includes four rings, usable on the front of the rear rims with two sets being needed to outfit a complete set of wheels.
Coming soon from MTS is a mid-motor conversion kit for their T3 electric touring car. The set includes a new lower chassis plate, multi-piece motor and layshaft mount, a C-shaped centre bar to adjust chassis stiffness and included is also a reversible upper deck that allows to fine-tune the stiffness of the front or rear end of the car by flipping it around, swapping between a split and solid setting. In addition the torsional flex of the top deck is adjustable using included carbon fibre plates that help to reinforce the top plate. The set is rounded out by a new spur gear mount, front and and rear belts as well as carbon fibre battery locators.
