April 3, 2012

Kyosho steel differential gears

Kyosho have announced the release of these steel differential gears for use in a range of their models. Made from hardened high quality steel the quality gears offer great durability under the highest loads in racing. Suitable for Kyosho’s On Road flagships V-One R4 and TF6 SP, the gears also fit the gear differential in the Ultima line of Offroad cars too. Available as a set.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]


March 31, 2012

Exotek Tamiya heavy duty hinge blocks

Exotek Racing have released these heavy duty hinge blocks for Tamiya sedans and the Exotek XR3’12 chassis. Increased thickness at the center section they are made of 7075 alloy for extra strength. Turn the block upside down for easy belt clearance with no spacers at the front/rear position. Black anodized they are sold individually and come in A, B, C, D & E versions.

Source: Exotek Racing [exotekracing.com]


March 30, 2012

Capricorn Lab C801 titanium options

Capricorn have released a whole host of new products for their Lab C801 1/8th scale chassis. First up are these thinly coated titanium pivot balls, strong, they offer significant weight savings over the standard versions. Also from titanium there is the fill range of suspension pivot pins as well as shock shaft for even more weight savings. Finally there is the ‘F1’ swaybar for the front of the car, replacing the standard lever system.

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March 30, 2012

T-Work’s X3 Sabre titanium option parts

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]


March 29, 2012

Serpent S411 Geardiff V2

Serpent have released this improved gear-diff for use in the S411. The main improvements are the new gears with improved shape, which run smoother, combined with coated aluminium 3.5mm shafts. The case has also been updated but the super light spring-steel adapters remain as before. Supplied complete with shims, high quality hardware and o-rings. The V2 gear differential is standard in the 411-TE kits and can be used both front and rear in the 411.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


March 28, 2012

TeamSR DEX210 rear inner suspension mounts

TeamSR have introduced their new machined anodized aluminium rear inner suspension mounts for the Durango DEX210 buggy. As one of many soon to be introduced line of hop ups for the DEX210, these suspension mounts are available in 0°, 1.5° & 3°degrees of kick-up. Precision machined from aircraft grade 7075 T6 aluminium, hard anodized black and engraved with markings, these mounts provide a more rigid mounting position thus increasing durability over the existing factory plastic suspension mounts.

Source: TeamSR [teamsr.co]


March 26, 2012

Arrowmax MRX-5 one piece engine mount

Arrowmax have released V3 version of their one-piece engine mount for the MRX-5. Machined from a single piece of brass, the new version features two additional mounting points for a more secure mounting of the engine to the chassis, with the back plate of the mount being also cosmetically changed for a better look.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


March 26, 2012

Gravity RC two stage tire file

Gravity RC’s light weight tire file is designed for normal rubber and foam tire sanding purposes. One side of the high grade woven carbon fiber handle is covered in 80 grit carbide abrasion for harder foam and nitro front rubber, the other side is covered in 150grit for softer rubbers and for the desired smooth finished surface of the tires. The file comes packaged in a hand sewn fabric carrying sleeve.

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