CUBE Racing has released new Low Friction Ceramic Balls to it range which they say have higher acceration, extended operate time, and reduced lubrication requirment. Made from high quality material for the ultimate performance they are available in 2.4mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, and 1/8″ ceramic balls.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Cube Racing have been in contact to tell us about their new blue low friction spur gear series. These 64 pitch gears are available in 86T – 120T, and have been lightened and profiled for better performance making them suitable for 1/10th touring, 1/12th pan car as well as 1/10th buggy.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Xray have released this super lightweight drive axle for the Xray T2, that has CNC-machined from world-renowned, top-secret Hudy Spring Steel. Strategically machined for toughness and light weight without compromising strength, this part reduces rotating weight by up to 35% over the standard outdrive.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have released these 12° alu caster blocks for the XB808 which are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and hard coated for extra durability and long life. Lightweight block features ‘zero kingpin’ suspension geometry. The preset 10° caster block is integrated and non-adjustable. Combined with the XB808 front kick-up of 12° this block gives a total caster angle of 22° for increased steering and precision. Includes Xray composite bushings for super-precise and smooth steering action.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from VP Pro is this range of aftermarket parts for the popular Associated RC8 1/8th scale buggy. You can now upgrade your chassis with some CNC precision machined aluminum shock towers, for both the front and rear of the car, as well as chassis braces and 2 different steering racks. Also available are some high performance clutch shoes and 3 different coil springs to fine tune the performance of your clutch.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Xray have released these CNC-machined diff drive shaft adapters for T2’008 Composite Solid Axle, made from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. The alu driveshaft adapters for the front solid axle are a direct replacement for the stock composite versions but with increased strength and lifespan. The modular design of the front solid axle allows for easy removal and servicing. Internal slots key to drive shaft pins require use of the included driveshaft blades, enabling direct power transfer to the wheels and eliminating excess play between the outdrives and drive shafts.
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New from KM Racing for the Kyosho V-One RRR series is this carbon fibre radio plate. Designed the fit the car with no modifications it allows the user to install the Xray NT1 fuel tank, something that was seen in use at the Worlds in Portugal but by another manufacturer. Supplied with rubber grommets for mounting the tank, the plate has a hexagonal counter bore design machined into the surface for locking the fifth body post.
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More new items from LRP, this time for use with 1/8th scale buggies and truggies. First up is this new 3-chamber tuned pipe, which has been tested and developed in close cooperation with the LRP factory team. Specially developed for racing situations in which you need maximum top-speed and reliable performance, this new exhaust system works perfectly with engines from .21 – .30 size. Also newly released are clutch shoes made from carbon-reinforced synthetic material. The carbon clutch shoes improve the throttle response, resulting in a easier and more controllable handling of your car, especially important on slippery and difficult off road tracks. Extremely long lasting and consistent performance even after many weeks of racing. Finally, there are new VTEC 1/8th off road buggy molded inserts, available in both Soft (yellow) and Medium (blue) hardness.
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