More new option parts from Capricorn for their LAB-C01 200mm chassis. The new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers offer new wider shock hole positions giving you a wider range of set up options to help you fine tune your car to any track conditions.
View the rear shock tower here
Roche RC’s new ceramic ball bearings are made from pure silicon nitride material that are 60% lighter in weight and 7 times harder than steel. Friction is reduced to near zero, so your car acceleration and top speed will be even better. Both sides of the bearings feature low contact labyrinth type rubber seals which after a few runs you will notice get even smoother when the bearing do a matching groove on the inner seal. Something we covered previously, the carbon wing holder is now on the market and the kit includes 2pcs of carbon wing supports, 3×8 flat head alum screws & 3mm lock nuts with the screws available in gold, green, purple and red.
View the carbon wing holders here
Xray have released a set of composite molded 8 and 10-hole shock pistons for two shock absorbers. 8-hole pistons are available with 2 different-sized holes (1.2 and 1.3mm) for changing damping (2 per piston). 10-hole pistons are available with 1.1mm holes and these pistons are conical for smoother damping. Big-bore pistons are manufactured from well-proven specially-formulated composite material to provide smoother action and durability. The well-proven molding production process is used to ensure perfect roundness of the pistons after production, so that the pistons will move perfectly inside the shock bodies for identical shock action in all four shocks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
On display for the first time at the fifth round of the Xenon Racing backed Euro Touring Series is the new Xenon VSS power supply. This AC box features two 20A power supplies in one casing, each of the units outputting 12.5V, with 3 output connections per power supply on the front and rear. Also sporting an extra AC plug on the rear for connecting a soldering iron or light, with a max of 150W, it is supplied in a box which fits perfectly in the popular Team Atlas bag. Also on display by the Japanese company is their all new VSS spur gear. Made from a nylon mixture, it is lighter than their previous versions yet stiffer to prevent tweak. These silent running spurs are available in 64P 88T & 98-116T and fit most modern touring cars with the exception of the Schumacher chassis.
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New from Capricorn for the LAB-C01 are these steel pivot balls. Also suitable for the NT1, these balls have a smaller pivot body that allows the steering angle to be increased on the car by 5 degrees for better cornering. Weighing in a 3.4 grams each, they are available immediately.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New for the P81 series from Motonica is this two speed gearbox. The main feature of this new gearbox is its total weight, which is 14 grams lighter than the previous version resulting in a tangible benefit during acceleration. An added benefit is that the shift from first to second gear is more accurate and constant, allowing for a smoother drive. Quality materials and graphite grey coloured plastics complete the changes of this new item. Sold as a complete set.
Source: Motonica [motonica.com]
New for the European ‘B’ Champion LAB-C01, Capricorn have introduced these new radio plate & belt tensioner support brackets. Made from magnesium they are 43% lighter than the standard aluminium part and help lower the car’s centre of gravity. Available soon.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
DE Racing have introduced new additions to their line of mud guards suitable for the Hot Bodies D8, Hot Bodies D8T, Losi 8ight-T 2.0 and Xray XB808. Engineered to be direct installation parts, with no additional body trimming or added holes to the suspension arms required, they install in minutes and will protect the rear suspension and drive train components from damage or contamination from rocks, dirt or mud. Proudly designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. from scuff resistant plastic, these mud guards will withstand much more abuse than a thin lexan, or carbon fiber plate and are the latest must have item for your buggy and truggy.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
