Coming from Creation Model and made for their Infinity IF18 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit is a carbon fibre middle plate chassis stiffener. The stiffener is machined from lightweight carbon fibre and designed to increase front chassis stiffness when track conditions are calling for it. The plate is a direct fit and it will be fixed using three screws.
NathoBuilds have announced the release of their new carbon fibre O-ring battery strap sets for the Team Associated B74 and B6 series of buggies. Starting with the B74 strap, the set offers a secure adjustment of any shorty pack. Unlike the kit carbon strap with two nuts, these battery straps stay secure to the battery pack and make it quicker for the driver to change the pack over. The design allows to change weight distribution with the battery pack back or forward by just swapping the straps over. An O-ring holds the battery secure enough to keep it in place, but also flexible enough to allow for the chassis to flex underneath. The set includes carbon battery straps in three different sizings, two O-rings and stainless steel mounting hardware.
European X-Grip distributor Mikimodel has introduced a titanium screw kit for the WRC Racing STX.7 2020 touring car. The fasteners are made of lightweight and durable T2 titanium and as a whole they scrub about 30g to 35g of weight compared to using the kit’s steel screws, allowing to reduce overall weight while enabling the driver to play with additional balancing weights if desired.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Smokem Racing have introduced their new 2.2mm soft-weave carbon fibre chassis for the Xpress XQ10 touring car. As the name suggests, the soft weave carbon fibre material used significantly increases chassis flex compared to the stock Xpress chassis. This increases the overall grip of the car and widens the tuning window, so the car is hooked up over a wider range of conditions. There are also minor changes to the profile and cutout shapes to further optimise the flex characteristics for the split bulkhead design of the XQ10, to offer greater stability and higher corner speed.
Coming from Xpress is their new 4mm wide 351mm drive belt for their mid-motor touring cars as well as all touring cars that use 351mm long belts. Due to being wider than the stock belt, it will hold up the abuse of modified racing on ultra high grip tracks better, ensuring exceptional durability for that piece in mind. The belt is usable with Xpress’ own mid-motor touring cars and all kits that use 351mm long front or rear belts.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Coming from Radtec is their new set of 10g screw-on brass weights for on-road and off-road kits. Machined from high-quality brass material the weights sport a black surface coating that not only looks good but it also prevents corrosion while laser-etched weight markings make for easy identification without having to use a scale. The weights measure 19.5x16mm and thanks to their design that can be screwed onto the chassis and staked if desired. The weights come in sets of two.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
T-Works have introduced their new aluminium spool and differential bearings hubs with POM spacers. The eccentric hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium and they include POM spacers for the ball bearings that will offer a smooth yet wobble-free ball bearing seat. The hubs come black anodised for wear and looks and they feature a white arrow marking, allowing for easy spotting of the chosen belt tensioning setting. The hubs come in sets of four or two and they fit the T4 2020 down to the 2017 model.
Made for the Mugen MBX8 is Ruddog’s new carbon fibre front wing set that attaches right to the front upper arms. The set includes moulded carbon fiber wings as well as lightweight mounting brackets that fit right on top of the upper arms, making for a sturdy yet lightweight base for the wings. Using these aerodynamic aids will improve front end grip and traction at higher speeds while optimising the buggy’s balance when being airborne. In addition they are looking pretty slick and offer additional space for sponsor stickers.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
