Tourex release this pin tool to replace worn driveshaft pins. The tool is made from CNC-machined aluminium and comes with two screw types to press out worn drive pins and to insert new ones. Available are two different sizes for up to 8mm and up to 12mm variants.
Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.de]
Kyosho America announce the release of new option parts for the MP9 buggy. Seen for the first time at last weekend’s Neo Race the parts mainly include a new battery box that replace the standard carbon mount, a new receiver box, updated transponder mount, redesigned radio plate with interlocking servo mount brackets, redesigned side pods, a new and harder shock tower as well as new universal shafts. The parts will become available very soon.
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8-Racing introduce the V2 front shock tower for Team Durango’s DEX210 buggy. The shock stay is CNC-machined from 4mm carbon fibre and comes with brass mounting brackets. The parts are more rigid than the stock plastic tower and weight 26g in total. Integrated into the design is an anti-roll bar mount.
Source: 8-Racing [8-racing.com]
Avid introduce new option part for Team Associated’s B4.1 buggy in the form of 12mm clamping hex adapters and solid axle pins. The wheel hex adapters are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and chamfered for easy wheel installation. Available for the front and rear of the buggy the parts come with 2-56 stainless steel clamp screws and require the car or truck outfitted with Associated part #9880 steering block and #9881 truck or #7496 buggy front axle. The Avid 1/16” solid axle pins are made of 303 stainless steel and are the perfect complement to a set of Avid hex adapters. The pins are 0.375” long and fit most Associated and Losi brand 10th scale vehicles. Each package includes a container with a minimum of 10 solid axle pins.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Xray introduce new moulded lightweight composite lower suspension arms. The specially-formulated graphite composite material allows for a very light suspension arm that can withstand the rigours of high-performance racing. The optimized suspension arms give improved traction, easier handling, and decrease tire overheating which leads to car stoppage under high-grip conditions. They feature a single optimized shock mounting position and integrated anti-roll bar mounts. The graphite arms have same size and geometry as standard 1-hole suspension arm, fit the Xray T2 and T3 cars and will become available first for all Xray pilots at the polish ETS round 4 starting from tomorrow.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Serpent introduce the Pro10 upgrade set for the S100 Worlds GT on-road chassis. The set increase the track width of the pan car to meet Pro10 dimensions and includes a wide carbon front plate, front spacers, steering-rods and ball-joints, front and rear body posts, wide aluminium left and right wheel hubs and a long rear axle.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Reflex Racing introduce the RSD6 chassis conversion kit for Team Associated’s TC6 and TC6.1 touring car. The set includes a 82mm wide 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis plate, adjustable CF LiPo battery braces, transverse servo mounting bracket, aluminium dual bellcranks as well as stainless steel and aluminium hardware. The narrower chassis allows for a soft suspension setting for improved bump handling while the dual bellcrank steering makes the car much easier to drive. Additional flex at the bulkheads develops more mechanical grip, especially when running spec tyres. The conversion kit is now available on pre-order, shipping starts end of April, beginning of May.
Source: Reflex [reflexracing.net]
Dual Cardan joints allow for smoother power transfer in the front drive train of your Touring Car when the wheels are turning. Installing these in your car will allow for the car to drive smoother and have increased steering especially in tight corners. The RSD DCJs from Reflex Racing work with both the TC6 and the TC6.1 so long as you are using a 5x10x3 bearing in the TC6 and a 5x10x4 bearing in the TC6.1. You must also use a Hex Hub adapter with a larger axle hub opening like the ones for the HB TCX, Yokomo BD-5 or 3Racing Sakura line of vehicles. Each package includes 2 DCJ’s.
Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net]
