Coming from Axon and usable for a range of 1/10th touring cars are their new precision machined shock rod guides. The parts ensure an optimised O-ring seal seat for less friction, better sealing and an overall improved shock performance and the guides are usable for Axon’s own High Big Bore and Revoshock dampers as well as Yokomo BD9, Infinity IF14 and Tamiya TRF 419XR kits.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced an aluminium centre driveshaft for the Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 on-road car. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised blue or black the shaft is a drop fit and a welcomed replacement of the standard composite item. Using the metal centre driveshaft will improve durability and drivetrain efficiency especially when running higher power motors.
View the black colour driveshaft here
Team Associated have introduced the new Factory Team aluminium turnbuckle ball set for the RC8B3.1 series of kits. The set, made from durable hard-anodised 7075 aluminium, prevents rust, which minimises corrosion and promotes smooth action of the turnbuckles. The set also results in 5g weight savings over the stock steel turnbuckle balls and it fits the RC8B3.1, RC8B3.1e, RC8T3.1, and RC8T3.1e.
Following the introduction of a brass front bumper mount for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks, Samix now also offer an aluminium variant. Like the brass version the alloy part incorporates an adjustable servo mount for the use with most standard-size servos while the rigid metal construction offers increased stability for the chassis assembly. In addition the mount relocates the servo position to the front of the chassis while maintaining the correct steering geometry. The mount is available in blue or black anodising, it features machined silver edge details and laser-etched Samix logos.
Yeah Racing have announced the release of their all-new aluminium essential conversion kit for the Traxxas Ford GT 4-Tec 2.0 on-road car. The set includes front and rear lower arms, C-hubs, steering knuckles, as well as rear hubs all made of high-quality aluminium and coming blue or black anodised. Also included are steel suspension shafts as well as steel front and rear CV-style driveshafts. While adding visual impact the parts also offer increased rigidity and a lot less flex compared to the standard moulded plastic parts. The suspension parts set is available in blue or black anodising and all parts are also up for grabs individually.
View the black colour set here
Coming from Axon is an 8-piece set of 0.5mm thick 3mm inner diameter Teflon shims for the use as wheelbase washers on 1/10th scale cars. The precision-machined shims are made to be used in place of standard composite or aluminium shims with the reduced friction of the Teflon material ensuring smoother suspension movement under load. The shims are usable on all vehicles with 3mm suspension shims.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Coming from Xpress are new suspension parts for their XQ1 series of touring cars. Originally introduced with the FT1 FWD kit, these parts will also fit the XQ1 4WD series with the beefed-up lower arms offering higher corner speeds and durability. Also available are redesigned C-hubs and rear uprights with the C-hubs offering improved steering response and the rear uprights increasing overall traction. To make the parts work they need to be combined with 3.0mm outer suspension shafts.
Exotek have introduced several new accessories to make fan mounting easier. First up is the V2 variant of the company’s popular 1/8 Exo fan mount that features a larger double screw mounting bar. The mount allows to attach optional high powered 40mm and 30mm fans as the mounting bracket has multi-mount features that allows the fan to be securely affixed to the motor can in tight spaces. The extra modular design means with a few adjustments owners can mount a fan securely in any 1/8th scale truggy and most E-buggies and the mount positions the fans 10mm to 14mm away from the motor can. This proper spacing helps insure the fan does not lose power due to magnetic interference from the motor. A fan that is placed too close to the motor can actually stop spinning as the driver applies maximum throttle due to the fact that the motors stronger EMF can slow or shut down the fans EMF. The mount was designed for the use with high power 40mm and 30mm fans and standard 1/8th scale motors with 39.5mm to 40.5mm diameter and it comes in polished and anodised black or blue for a factory look.
