May 21, 2020

Xtra Speed TRX-4 alloy skid plate & steel links

Xtra Speed have introduced new optional parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck in the form of an aluminium skid plate and stainless steel links. Starting with the skid plate, the sturdy part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised for looks and surface protection. Heavy machining ensures great looks and exceptional stability. Included comes suitable mounting hardware. Also new is a stainless steel suspension link set that adds weight while offering cool looks and great corrosion resistance. Included in the set also comes a suitable steering link.

View the stainless steel link set here


May 21, 2020

Yeah Racing TRX-6 aluminium axle housings

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas TRX-6 6×6 trail truck are three new aluminium axle housings. Available for the front, centre, and rear of the truck, the housings are made of CNC-machined aluminium for exceptional durability and precision. The housings utilise 1-piece suspension link mounts and come including bearing holders. A black surface coating offers additional protection and makes for scale looks.

View the centre and rear axle housings here


May 20, 2020

JConcepts B74 floating servo mount post

JConcepts have introduced a new aluminium option part for the Team Associated B74 buggy in the form of a floating servo mount post. Durability in the chassis assembly is crucial to a proper handling vehicle. The JConcepts floating servo mount post is machined in high-grade aluminium and anodised blue for top-notch looks. The servo mount post aligns on the outside and attaches to the outer tabs of the servo using the stock hardware. The rigid assembly and lightweight construction of the post is a perfect complement to the B74. The assembly can be topped off with the stock servo plate or the optional JConcepts hanging servo mount plate.

View the mounted part here


May 20, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 graphite bumper braces & steering stoppers

Yokomo have announced the release of new option parts for the YD-2 RWD drift car in the form of a graphite bumper brace set and aluminium steering stoppers. As for the bumper brace kit, the set includes lightweight carbon fibre parts that will lower the front end weight, shifting weight balance more towards the rear for improved rear traction. The upper and lower braces come precision-machined from high-quality carbon fibre, they include aluminium posts and mounting hardware and are a drop fit. Also new are 3mm diameter steering stoppers for the YD-2. Machined from high-quality aluminium the posts will limit steering throw for a more predictable steering action. They feature a hard-anodised surface finish and are a direct fit to the steering knuckles of the YD-2.

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May 19, 2020

Exotek DR10 HD bulkhead & titanium CVA axles

Coming from Exotek are two optional parts for the Team Associated DR10 in the form of a HD front bulkhead and titanium rear CVA axles. Starting with the front bulkhead, the arm mount is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and it comes blue anodised for looks and surface protection. The construction improves overall stability of the front suspension and it utilises grub screws to hold the suspension hinge pins in place. The part fits the DR10, DB10, B5 and similar platform Team Associated cars.

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May 19, 2020

Vigor T4F’21 multi-use rear shock tower

Vigor have introduced their new multi-use rear carbon fibre shock tower for the Xray T4F’21. The design with two additional rear body mount locations allows to move the horizontal rear body mount position up and down to fine-tune body rake and ground clearance while also accepting vertical body mounts for those who favour this “old school” kind of attaching the body. The rear shock tower is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and it is understood to match the kit suspension geometry.

Source: Vigor [vigorrc.com]


May 19, 2020

Yeah Racing TRX-6 metal middle axle cover

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas TRX-6 6×6 trail truck is a metal middle axle cover. A replacement for the standard part the optional metal construction will add durability and stability to the highly stressed drivetrain area, especially when running higher power motors. The black coated cover is a direct replacement and available from now on.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


May 19, 2020

Kyosho Ultima 2WD rear tuning spring set

Kyosho have announced the soon release of a new tuning rear shock spring set for the Ultima 2WD vintage re-release buggy. The set includes colour-coded MM medium and MH hard springs that allow to adjust overall suspension hardness to the existing track conditions. The springs fit the Ultima 2WD and also the Optima and Turbo Optima 4WD buggies.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]