Xray have announced the release of their graphite bumper upper holder brace for the T4’20 touring car. The part was developed to offer increased protection to the chassis in the event of a crash as it braces the bumper against the front bulkheads at frontal impacts. Machined from 3mm carbon fibre the brace is a direct fit for the kit’s composite and also the graphite optional bumper upper mount.
Coming from Serpent and made for the 750 1/10th scale on-road kit is the new optional lightweight aluminium CVD wheel axle set. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium and hard-anodised for wear these optional CVD sets can be used both in the front and rear of Serpent’s popular nitro touring car. Including all necessary hardware these optionals are a direct replacement of the standard part. Weighing in at only 14g per pair these wheel axles are almost half the total weight of the standard steel variant and having these options installed on both ends of the car will save a total of 22.6 grams of rotating mass for increased acceleration and reduced un-sprung mass.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks are new aluminium hex adapters with 6mm offset. The wheel adapters are machined from high-quality aluminium and they are available in gun metal, blue or black anodising all of which feature machined silver edge details. The adapters are a direct fit and they come in sets of four including pre-installed set screws.
OfficinaRC have introduced their crash chassis helper for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. The 3-D-printed part was developed to be attached to the front bumper upper brace and it helps to brace the bumper against the front bulkhead in the event of a crash, preventing damage such as bent aluminium or delaminated carbon fibre chassis. The part is a direct fit and available from now on.
Klinik RC have introduced their new simple battery cradle for the Schumacher Cat L1 4WD buggy. The design works with full size shorty up to 6000mAh and LCG packs utilising the full forward battery position which is considered to be the most popular among the L1 racers. The cradle is CNC milled from 3mm carbon fibre and allows changing batteries very simple and easy. Included in the set come two battery cradles, four hold down O-rings, 3x14mm screws as well as a decal sheet.
Xray have announced the release of two rear chassis braces, machined from aluminium or brass, for the all-new T4 2020 mid-motor touring car kit. The T-shaped braces are designed in a way that allows to access a total of four stiffness settings by using variable amounts of screws and shims to attach the brace in longitudinal and transversal directions. While the lightweight aluminium is mainly used to stiffen up either the carbon fibre or aluminium chassis, the 15g brass variant also helps to fine-tune the weight balance with the brass T-brace being of help especially for higher grip track conditions. The braces are available separately and they include all needed screws and shims.
Made for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 1/8th off-road buggy is 7075.it’s closed switch cover. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with an anodised surface finish for wear and looks, the laser-etched part replaces the standard switch cover with a closed variant for all drivers that scrapped the standard switch over a DIY “plug” solution.
Source: 7075.it [7075.it]
RC-Project have introduced their new “Limited Edition” titanium clutch bell retaining screw for 1/8th off-road and single-speed GT vehicles. Machined from highest quality Grade 5 6Al4V titanium the screw will offer different thermal expansion compared to steel, making it possible to undo or fasten the bolt even when the engine is still hot after a run. In addition the new design of the fastener prevents it from rubbing on the clutch bearing or end bell which reduces heat built up while adding to the overall durability of the whole system. With a screw head thickness of 3mm the clutch bell retainer also presents collisions with the fuel tank in tight surroundings. What also makes the screw stand out is the 5.5mm socket head that allows for much easier and more reliable assembly and easier removal compared to using a classic 2.5mm hex head. As each screw features a unique number, RC-Project gives a 1-year warranty on the fastener that is available separately or in pairs.
