December 30, 2019

MSE MTC1 FWD conversion DTC aluminium chassis

Coming from MSE Performance Parts and made for their Mugen MTC1 FWD conversion kit is the DTC aluminium main chassis plate. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks the chassis will allow for improved car performance in high-bite track conditions. With the reduced overall torsional flex the car will be easier to drive while also allowing for increased cornering speeds. The chassis is made in Germany, a direct fit and available from now on.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]


December 30, 2019

Bezerk roll out new XB2’20 carbon fibre optionals

Bezerk from Australia have announced the release of new carbon fibre option parts for the Xray XB2 2020 buggy. First up is a beefed up front tower that has material added in strategically placed areas in order to improve rigidity. The shock stay mimics the standard suspension geometry and it is available in 3.0mm, 4.0mm and 5.0mm glossy carbon fibre.

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December 30, 2019

Traxxas Maxx LED light kit

Coming from Traxxas is a new LED light kit for the Maxx 4WD monster truck. Built to handle brutal real-world punishment, this light kit is waterproof and built Traxxas Tough for maximum fun. The included high voltage amplifier packs the muscle to efficiently power the high-power light bar, while minimising losses from excessive current and heat. The tightly regulated output provides stable lighting performance, without flickering or dimming as the battery voltage changes. The smart brake lights work when brakes are applied in both forward and reverse directions. This eliminates the common and annoying problem with generic aftermarket systems that turn on the brake lights while reversing. Wiring is simple: Plug the main connector from the power amplifier into the power port on the Traxxas VXL-4s electronic speed control, and then plug the individual lighting modules into the power amplifier. Drivers can switch between three manual lighting modes on the power amplifier, such as high beam and low beam, or use the Traxxas Link app and #6511 Wireless Module to control individual lights remotely and create custom lighting configurations. The set includes the front and rear LED bars, replacement bumpers with LED cutouts, an 8-channel amplifier and mounting hardware.

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December 30, 2019

RC Maker T4’20 floating electronics weight plate

RC Maker have introduced their new floating electronics weight plate for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. The plate puts weight where it is needed most, to get the car up to he minimum weight and balanced. The set includes a carbon shim which floats it 0.5mm off the chassis from near to the centre of the car, meaning the plate itself has minimal to no impact on the flex of the chassis. On top of the plate, there is a 10g of brass weight to secure it in place. The plate attaches to the often unused antenna mount hole. If drivers still want to use this antenna mount, they can use an extra long screw through the lower weight, and thread the antenna mount on-top. The plate itself is 1mm thick and weighs in at 12g. The set coming in at 22g is a brilliant way to meet the limit, balance the car and have no impact on the flex characteristics of the chassis at the same time. Another added bonus, is owners can change chassis or clean the car, and simply remove the receiver, transponder and fan simply by undoing one screw. If drivers are after more weight for the car, RC Maker have a 1.5mm option plate available weighing in at 20g which can either replace the 1mm plate to bring the overall weight up to 30g, or added to the 1mm plate to make a total of 2.5mm, bringing it all the way up to 42g. The set comes packaged in a high quality black magnetic lid box with RC Maker logo on a clear front window, ensuring the plate is kept in perfect condition in transit.

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December 30, 2019

T-Works T4’20 hard-coated alloy ball end set

T-Works have announced the release of a new hard-coated aluminium ball end set for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium for a low weight and high strength, the ball ends also feature a hard surface coating for low wear and smooth ball cup movement. The 18-piece set is a direct replacement for the standard steel parts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


December 28, 2019

STRC Enduro brass steering knuckles & C-hubs

ST Racing Concepts have announced the release of their CNC machined brass steering knuckles and C-hubs for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks. The brass option parts can help add weight to beneficial areas of the rig to improve stability and climbing performance while increasing durability. The steering knuckles and brass C-hubs are faithfully produced to the suspension geometry of the original design and adds a combine total of over 75 grams to the front drive axle of the Enduro trucks. The steering knuckles and C-hubs are available as separate sets from now on.

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December 27, 2019

H2 Racing Development TRF420 mid motor conversion

Coming soon from H2 Racing Development is a mid motor conversion kit for the Tamiya TRF420 touring car. The conversion features a true mid motor design with longer rear and a shorter front belt which ensures quick acceleration and a more responsive handling. The set includes a 2.5mm main chassis and 2.0mm upper deck, both machined from Japanese Torayca T300 pure carbon fibre as well as Japanese MBL belts. The conversion utilises the standard TRF20 motor mount and it will become available by mid-January 2020.

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December 27, 2019

Awesomatix roll out new optionals

Awesomatix have announced the release of new option parts for their line of touring cars. First up is the HRB horizontal rear bodypost set that was developed to lower the overall centre of gravity. The set mimics the design found on the A800FX FWD touring car and improves the handling and corner speed of the 4WD A800 kits which leads to faster lap times. Furthermore the body shell will become more stiff in the rear end section and thus has less deflection at high speeds. The HRB set fits all A800 models besides the A800FX.

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