Coming from T-Works and made for the Associated RC8 B3.1/B3.2 is this aluminium servo saver arm. A direct replacement for the standard composite part, the alloy item offers improved stiffness and precision, making for an overall improved steering performance and is black hard coated for improved wear.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Arrowmax continue to expand their FWD Medius platform with their latest release for Yokomo BD10. Featuring a two-piece style top deck system, this optimises the flex and offers more overall grip, while the updated 21T pulley, together with a low friction belt provides better drivetrain efficiency. Other parts included are high quality 2.25mm chassis, 75g brass bumper weight, battery mount holder and necessary screws. The conversion kit will be able to fit both the BD9 and BD10 and is available now.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Fresh from T-Works for the Yokomo YZ-2 Cal3 come some new items including a precision ball bearing set. The set includes 18 bearings, utilising some orange rubber seals for exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture while the inner metal shields ensure low natural drag for high drivetrain efficiency. Also new is a 14-piece set of T-Works’ high quality grade 64 titanium ball ends for the YZ-2 Cal3.
Rêve D have released a new range of optional aluminium servo case backs in purple, red and silver for their RS-ST servo. A direct replacement for the standard plastic part, these new case backs not only look great but also offer greater heat dissipation and improved rigidity. Additionally for their servos come a set of SPM titanium case screws, which are made of a super lightweight, rigid titanium material not only look great but offer a good weight reduction over the standard steel part.
New from Avid, come a range of carbon parts for the Associated RC8B3.2 1/8th buggy. First up are the carbon arm inserts which offer a great tuning feature by reducing the flex and twist in the arm. These inserts are different than the others by starting with a 2mm carbon plate so the screws have full material to seat into and then pocketing out the rest of the carbon so the insert still remains light weight while retaining stiffness. Next up are some front and rear shock towers made from 5mm glossy finish carbon fibre, with 2.5d cutouts for a nice look and a light chamfer on the front side to help avoid splitting or chipping on hard wrecks. Finally there is carbon fibre steering block arms (+2°) that increases Ackermann. The +2° increased Ackermann allows the inside wheel to achieve more steering angle than the kit blocks which reduces scrub and allows the vehicle to rotate better in the middle of the corner. This rotation does come at the price of less steering at the exit of the corner.
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Axial SCX24 mini-size trail truck are new brass wheel hubs. Weighing in at 15g per piece, the hubs will add weight directly to the wheels, ensuring improved overall traction and better climbing and ascending performance compared to the lightweight standard parts. The hubs are a direct fit and they come as pairs including metal bushings.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Team Shepherd have announced a new optional item for the Velox V10 platform in the form of an all-new radio plate stiffener milled from high-quality German carbon fibre. Mounted at the front end it changes the cars flex characteristic which can be helpful under high-traction conditions by taking out some steering. The necessary screws are included and the item is available from now on.
NathoBuilds’ new 48 pitch aluminium hard-anodised pinion gears are made from 7075-T6 aluminium and feature a hard surface coating to reduce wear and friction. The pinions sport laser-etched details for easy identification, they are available in 19T to 33T sizes and come in reusable snap cases.
Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]
