Yokomo have released this optional kingpin for their 1/12th scale R12 and GT500 chassis’. The screw is now 1mm longer than the standard version which allows the user to adjust the car’s ride height more easily. Another difference is that you can now use a 1.5mm hex driver to install the kingpin more securely.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Zeppin Racing have released a complete line of hardened aluminium pinions. All pinions are 100% precision machined from aircraft grade aluminium and lightened, producing lower noise & rotation mass and enhancing efficiency. Their 2x thickness hard coating reinforces the surface hardness which provides extra strength and durability. All pinions fit on 540 size motors with 3.175mm shafts and are available in 64 Pitch (18T-52T) and 48 Pitch (15T-40T).
Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]
New from the Factory Team for the B4.1 FT, SC10 FT, T4.1 FT, B44.1 FT and SC10 4×4 are these vented V2 slipper hubs. The vented fan pattern of 1.5mm holes allows for cooling and more consistent slipper performance and has been used by Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Maifield at the 2011 Reedy Race of Champions and Cactus Classic events. Sold as a pair.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Grid RC have released this new motor mount for the Hot Bodies Ve8. Designed to support the popular Neu/Castle and Tekin motors, it uses an eccentric style of mesh adjustment that allows precise mesh settings and when locked, holds it regardless of how hard the vehicle is driven. The ball bearing motor plate will support four mounting screws for most 1/8 motors and a special pattern for the Tekin that uses six holes. The Grid motor mount allows enough spacing so that the sensor cable can be used and the Grid custom top differential bulkhead plate is also included with the mount kit.
TLR have released new shock towers for their 8ight buggy and truggy platform. Made from carbon fibre and available for the front and rear of the car, they are over 40% lighter than the original kit towers.
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Team C have introduced a range of aluminium servo horns. Available in 23T and 25T for Sanwa/KO and Futaba respectively these horns come in one or two hole versions and are much stronger than the standard plastic versions that come with the servo. Ideal for the steering on gas offroad cars.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
GB Modelsport has introduced its own range of high grade, lightweight stainless steel screws and screw sets. Starting with the 213 piece screw set for THE Car by JQ Products, the range also includes over 30 different metric pan head, button head and countersunk screws, lock nuts and set screws, each packed in quantities of 10 in handy re-sealable bags. All of these products are manufactured from a high grade, strong but lightweight stainless steel with precision socket heads for long life, with screw threads that offer improved ‘grab’ and feel compared to most stock black oxide steel screws, and they are of course highly resistant to corrosion.
Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]
New from T.O.P. Racing for their Sabre FD chassis are these optional front steering blocks. Made from high quality aluminium, they are anodized red to match the rest of the car and add strength to this area of the car while also increasing precision by removing flex.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
