Fenix have introduced new carbon fibre front end plates that allow to run CRC-style front suspensions with the G56 pan car kits. The lower suspension and upper connection plate are machined from high-quality carbon fibre with the lower plate also allowing to use other “old school” 8-32 UNC screw front ends with the G56 car. All parts are available from now on.
Axon have announced the release of their new X9 series ball bearing kit for the Tamiya TC-01 electric 4WD on-road chassis. The set includes high-quality ultra-low-friction ball races to ensure very low natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration, longer run times and overall better performance. The bearings come pre-oiled with Axon’s lightweight bearing oil and they are available from now on.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Made for Xray’s popular XB4 buggy are new geometry front and rear shock towers from RC Carbon Cavalieri. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the front shock tower features a new -2mm geometry while the rear shock stay is of -3mm specification, resulting in lower mounted shock absorbers and more suspension droop which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. The shock towers are available separately from now on.
View the rear shock tower here
Coming from RC-Project and made for the SWorkz S35-4 nitro buggy is a single-piece engine mount made of high-quality Ergal 7075-T6 material. The motor mount reinforces the engine area while also allowing for better crankcase support with results in improved engine bearing life. In addition, the 25 percent larger contact surface and black surface coating ensures better and faster heat dissipation. The engine mount weighs in at 32g and it sports a white laser-engraved RC-Project logo.
Associated Electrics have announced the soon release of new optional parts for the Team Associated DR10 RTR drag race cars. First up is an anti-roll bar set that is a direct fit to the rear end of the vehicle. It includes a thick anti-roll bar wire as well as adjustable mounts and all needed hardware. Also new is an anti-roll bar mounts and steering rod ends set. It includes bar cups, spacers, anti-rill bar caps, mount caps and mount as well as two different rod ends. Both sets are standard equipment on the DR10 Team Kit and optionals for the RTR sets.
Exotek have introduced their new extra long adjustable carbon fibre wheelie bar for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series cars. The wheelie bar extends from 9.5” to 11.75” – axle to axle – to match your race event rules. The longer bar gives the car more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often. Owners are also able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 4mm turnbuckle or make large adjustments by adding spacers under the wheel. The wheelie bar is made of heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre with alloy turnbuckles and mounts and includes a ball-raced machined alloy wheel with oversized rubber O-ring tyre. The set fits the 22Vader as well as the stock TLR chassis 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 , nowever not the 1.0 or 2.0 chassis.
Coming from Roche are new aluminium track width spacers for 1/10th scale formula cars. Available in 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm thickness, the spacers allows for quick and easy track and overall width adjustment of the rear axle. The spacers are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come engraved with white side markings and fit most 1/10th scale formula cars.
Shepherd have announced the released of their latest optional item for the Velox V8 and V10 platforms. The extra heavy brass weight can be used in combination with the Advance Weight System for the V8 as well as the V10. With 39g the weight lowers the centre of gravity significantly and quick fine tuning of the car’s weight balance is even easier. The item is milled from high quality brass material and available from now on.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
