SWorkz have introduced new aluminium rear wheel hubs, with inserts, for their new S35-4 series of vehicles. They are the same size as the original plastic wheel hubs supplied in the kit but come standard with POM CNC ball bearing inserts. They fit perfectly with the 8x16x5mm ball bearings and helps to exactly align the drive shafts for smoother transmission.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Some new items from Serpent for their X20 and X20 FWD cars. First up are the new DJC driveshafts, which aim to reduce vibration, increase steering as well as provide a smoother operation due to less binding. Sold as a pair. For the X20 FWD comes newly designed front and rear carbon shock towers with new shock mounting positions to have a better setup window for different track conditions.
More new options for the SWorkz S12-2 from TMG Speed with the release of this new carbon fibre motor mount. Made from 3mm thick high quality carbon, it claims to increase the strength over the stock part while also keeping the weight low in the car. Supplied with the mounting hardware.
Maclan Racing have released their new Hurricane series aluminium fan. Available in four versions, tow each for both motors and ESCs, they come in 30mm and 40mm for both ESC and motors. To compliment the new fans, they also released a newly designed carbon fibre fan guard kit. It has 2 options that will fit all 30mm and 40mm fans on the market.
Fresh from Tekno RC is this aluminium centre diff support for the EB410.2 or ET410. Improve durability and tune your vehicle’s flex characteristics using this CNC machined 7075 aluminium part. Finished in gun metal grey it is a direct replacement for the stock part and both the stock and carbon fibre top plate are also compatible.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
Arrowmax have introduced a special line of CNC machined screws made from pure tungsten steel. This material drastically brings the weight up helping to lower the centre of gravity of the vehicles when used beneath the chassis. It also claims to add strength to the chassis to give a stiffer flex in comparison to other materials. Available in M3x5, M3x6 & M3x8 .
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Xpress have introduced their new Flex Elimination set and upper deck for the XQ10 touring car. The set was designed to be used with the Flex Elimination upper deck and it will allow to limit longitudinal chassis flex whilst retaining lateral chassis flex which can be helpful in specific track conditions. Using the included red anodised aluminium collar instead of the ball bearings will limit chassis flex in all directions if desired. To make use of the set, Xpress’ 2.0mm Flex Elimination upper deck is needed. Both the set and upper deck are available separately.
GForce have introduced their new aluminium option parts for the Tamiya Thunder Shot and all other kits that share the same platform. The range includes aluminium steering knuckles, steering bellcranks, a rear suspension shaft holder and a gear case support. All parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come black anodised and with blue edge details for looks. Using the parts in place of the standard plastic items will greatly improve durability, precision and overall performance of both original and re-release buggies.
