Coming from T-Works and made for the Hong Nor X3GTS and IGT8 1/8th scale GT kits is a titanium suspension pin set. The 4x66mm shafts are made of high-quality 64 grade titanium for improved durability and corrosion resistance while also being lighter than the standard parts. The set includes four suspension shafts and it is available now.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for the Hong Nor Sabre X3 and Evo are lightweight fibre brake discs. The parts are machined from black fibre glass and are of a vented design that both lowers the disc’s weight but also helps with cooling for less brake fading even in long mains. The plates come as pair and are a direct fit.
VP-Pro have introduced a new body shell for the Hong Nor X3E 1/8th electric buggy. Of a low-profile medium downforce design the body sports a distinctive cab forward placement and it is made from clear high-quality polycarbonate.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
T-Works have introduced a range of stainless steel rear chassis skid plates for several 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality material and coming laser-engraved for looks the protector plates prevent the rear chassis part from becoming excessively damaged on tracks with large jumps or abrasive surfaces. The sets include two skid plates and they are available for the Kyosho MP9, HongNor X3 Evo, SWorkz buggies, the HB Racing D815/D817/E817 as well as the Mugen MBX7/R.
View the other skid plates here
T-Work’s have introduced this line of steering balls suitable for the Hong Nor/OFNA X3 1/8th scale buggy. Sold in a set of 4 they have been machined from lightweight 7075-T6 Hard Coated aluminium and are a direct replacement for the kit part.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Power-Save-Racing introduce new air filter sets for the HongNor X3 and Carson Specter II 1/8th nitro off-road buggies. The foam elements are designed to perfectly match with the vehicles air filter boxes and come as sets of 6 or 12 elements including 45ml or 90ml air filter oil respectively. The material used makes for an improved air flow and optimized dust protection.
Click here to view the 12 piece pack
Some new parts from T-Work’s for the HongNor & OFNA X3 Sabre. First up is a quick change engine mount option for the car, a complete set which includes all the required fasteners and shims needed to mount it. Secondly is a 3.5mm steering ackerman plate set. There are 3 different types A, B & C, with type A short, type C long and B the same length as the original. Also type C gives a different turning effect. The plates themselves are CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and are 0.5mm thicker as well as harder than the original.
View the ackerman plate set here
The Malta/Sicily championships took place at the Arena dell Etna track, with Nong Nor team driver Frank Azzopardi dominating the event by taking TQ and the first place in the A final on the loose and dusty track. The Hong Nor Sabre X3 driver won some three laps ahead of Lawrence Mangion in second and Dillon Cassar in third position.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]
