Kyosho America got in touch to tell us about their new velvet coated triple cap threaded big bore shock set. The shocks with aluminium body, upper and lower caps are suitable for the Ultima SC/SC-R/DB and the RT-5 trucks. They must be used with XGS springs on the rear.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Made from CNC-machined 7075 T6 aluminium are Xray’s radio plate mounts for the RX8 1/8 scale on-road car. The parts allow for a more solid radio plate mounting while reducing the chance of stripped threads and also help to keep the centre belt tightened more precisely. Additionally the design allows to mount a small throttle servo under the radio plate for an optimised centre of gravity.
View the installed mounts here
Yeah Racing release the LiPo & Sub-C battery straps for Team Associated’s TC6 and 3Racing’s S Zero electric on-road chassis. Specially designed to securely fit the battery to the chassis the black Velcro strap sports the yellow Yeah Racing logo for easy recognition.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Exotek Racing have released the EXP performance ultra narrow LiPo chassis for the Top Racing Photon. Cut from 2.3mm thick quasi weave carbon fibre the part improves steering and rear traction while allowing to run lower ride heights thanks to the only 88mm wide main section. The design allows for lateral and longitudinal mounting of the steering servo giving more choices for electronics and fan mounting. The set includes adjustable slider style carbon fibre battery holds for a perfect fit of most batteries.
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RPC Racing have announced the release of their new range of stainless steel screw kits. They currently stock stainless steel screw kits for a wide range of model cars, both on & off road, and for 1 month only RPC Racing are offering readers 10% off all items when using discount code ‘offer1’ at the checkout.
Source: RPC [rpcracing.co.uk]
Xray have produced this graphite rear body centering plate set for their RX8 chassis. Tough, strong and lightweight, the rear centering plate for RX8 made from thick, CNC-machined, top-grade graphite and is supplied with the aluminium collars and screws required to mount it.
CSO have released these new clutch bell pinion gears for the Capicorn LAB C801 car. Machined from high quality hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, they are available in 19T, 20T, 23T, 24T & 25T.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Capricorn have released these Dario Balestri developed dual trackrods for the C-801. They connect the two front suspension brackets for better cornering speed and faster steering response. Also new are these new aluminium clutch bells for Xray RX8, Mugen MRX5, Serpent 966 and LAB C-801. Weighing in at around 3.6 grams, low end torque and top speed are dramatically increased. After much testing, the clutch shoe to use on those bells is their new black carbonium / molibdenum compound which ensures outstanding grip performances and a longer lifetime. Other new clutch parts include a lightweight hard coated aluminium flywheel nut, which helps reduce the weight of the moving parts. There is also new yellow extra hard front shock springs, a new tyre glue called 140% tires glue and a new aluminium setup system for 1/10th scale which comes supplied in a handy carry case.
