Available now from Hiro Seiko are new optional screw sets for the Tamiya TRF101, Xray X12, ARC R10 2013 and Schumacher Mi5 kit. The sets, that make use of hex socket heads, are available as full titanium or titanium/ aluminium combo and safe between 9.5g and 25g of weight depending on the car. All screws are of a dark colour with the exception of the TRF101 kit whose alloy screws come in a Tamiya blue anodising.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Arrowmax extend their tool line by two new turnbuckle wrenches. Available in two variants for 6.5mm/8mm and 5.5mm/7mm links, the tools are made from high quality spring steel and come with a treated surface for maximum strength and durability. Laser-etched markings help with identification.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Available soon from Swedish company Ghea comes this set of 16 pivot balls for the Mugen MBX7 buggy. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming hard-coated for wear resistance and a factory look the ball are lighter and more durable than the standard kit parts.
Source: Ghea Racing [ghea.se]
T.O.P. announce the release of double joint universal driveshafts for the Photon EX touring car. Intended to be used the front end of the car the design of the driveshafts reduces the angle of the U-joints resulting is minimised chattering at high steering angles and therefore a smoother and more efficient drive train. The shafts are made from high-quality steel, come hardened and include two ball bearings that are needed for completion.
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Designed for all 22-series vehicles such as the 22 buggy, 22T stadium and the 22SCT short course truck are these rear aluminium hub carriers from Team Losi Racing. They sport an updated design over the previous version and now feature four mounting positions for the outer camber rod ball stud instead of five. The new parts allow to run lower outer ballstuds without having to fear any interference issues when the suspension fully compresses.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
ST Racing Concepts introduce the limited edition red anodised option parts package for Axial’s Wraith rock racer. All parts are manufactured from top grade aluminium material with precision CNC machining and a limited edition red anodising. Available is a complete upgrade kit including parts such as motor plate, transmission plate, shock parts, steering knuckles and C-hubs, upper and lower links, steering linkage, axle trusses, shock mounts and more. All parts are also available separately but, as the complete upgrade kit, only in very limited quantity and only direct through STRC’s web shop.
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JConcepts introduce this carbon fibre steering rack for Team Associated’s 2WD line of 1/10th off-road vehicles such as the B4, T4 and SC10. In the stock trim, the B4 steering swings a moulded plastic steering rack supported by bushings. The JConcepts alternative uses the flat panel 2.5mm material as the steering rack with the standard 2 locations for Ackermann adjustment. The new rack includes bearings for the system to glide on while small 1mm aluminium washers act as the crush sleeve between the bell-cranks and bearings. The rack is a direct replacement for all current and old-spec B4’s, T4’s and SC10’s.
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Active Hobby from Japan have new aluminium shock towers for the Tamiya TT-02 chassis available soon. Both parts are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and offer a wider range of mounting positions for the shock absorbers helping to adjust the chassis to a wide range of applications from drift to racing. The towers come including all needed hardware, separate or as combo set and in a wide range of colours including black, red, matte alloy and shiny chrome.
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