T-Work’s Racing have released a number of new parts for a variety of cars. Starting with offroad there is a line of hard coated aluminium A-arm bushings for the Hong Nor & Jammin X3 Sabre buggies as well as hard coated aluminium brake cams for the same cars. For on road there is the a set of hard coated 7075 T6 pivot balls for the Mugen MRX-5 & MTX-5 as well as a set for the Xray RX8 and NT1.
T-Work’s X3 Sabre 64 titanium option parts are CNC machined and thread rolled in house from US 6AL/4V grade titanium. If you want to put your car on a diet, this is one of the best places to start eliminating weight. The set includes shock mount (4pcs), steering king pin (4pcs), front arm screws (4pcs) & rear chassis brace screw.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
HongNor has released two new spring sets for 16mm big bore shocks. These new springs are shorter than the standard springs and they provide less preload. Matched for precise tuning, they are available in blue/medium and red/soft for X3-Sabre and also the other cars.
HongNor has released more new optional parts for the X3-Sabre. This set includes 7 titanium turnbuckles including 3x36mm, 4x46mm and 5x35mm and also includes a cross wrench as shown in the photo. This set of titanium turnbuckles can also be purchased separately as option parts for other cars.
Source: HongNor [hongnor-racing.com]
HongNor have introduced a few more option parts for their X3-Sabre. First up is the lightweight rear hub carrier set which is machined from solid 7075-T6 aircraft grade alloy, with hard coated treatment to make it extremely durable. Ball bearings are included. Also new is the screw type rear hub carrier shafts which have been made with SCM21 material and heat treated for increased durability.
HongNor have released a new type of aluminium clutch shoes, made from a special long wearing alloy formula that can last for a two-day racing event. Having tested these clutch shoes against others on the market they have found that they are more fuel economical, wear out slower and provide less slippage which reduces heat build-up on the bell and bell bearings. The set includes 2 set of springs of different hardness to suit different track conditions.
Source: HongNor [hongnor-racing.com]
After 6 months of development, HongNor is pleased to present their new 1/8 electric buggy called the NEXX8. Designed to cater for the ever-changing demands of this growing class, this competitive 1/8 electric buggy kit gives you performance and reliability to put you in the winners circle all with unbelievable pricing. Designed to use two 7.4 style stick packs, this buggy is an easy step from 1/10 to 1/8 scale for anyone that has stick pack size batteries. With a unique slim chassis design, the Nexx8 utilizes the very popular 16mm CNC threaded shocks to keep its balanced chassis smooth and flat through the roughest sections of the track, while the light weight distribution and extra adjustability let you fine tune the handling to your personal driving style.
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HongNor now offers an aftermarket closed cell insert for all tracks that require a firmer insert set-up. Sold in a set of 4, the grooves help capture the tire carcass and reduce flex to a minimum. Perfectly balanced, these lightweight inserts are 100% water safe, reusable and extremely durable.
Source: HongNor [hongnor.com.tw]
