Coming from Capricorn is the new High Response Mode brass suspension mount. Machined from high-quality brass material and coming in a natural finish, the mount is a direct fit and usable with the kit’s composite hinge pin inserts, allowing for swift and easy suspension geometry changes while adding weight to the front or rear corner of the car which can be beneficial in certain track conditions.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from Samix are brass rear hub carriers for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Being machined from heavy brass material they add 68g of weight to one of the lowest parts of the chassis which will significantly improve climbing performance and rear traction over the standard items. An extra shock mounting location adds adjustability and the hubs are compatible with standard Traxxas parts. A black coating improves wear characteristics as it prevents corrosion and engraved L and R markings ensure easy identification.
Redcat Racing have introduced new option parts for their Gen8 scale crawler. The range includes CNC-machined aluminium optionals such as the centre skid plate, transmission case housing and gear cover set as well as the transfer case housing set. All are direct replacements for the original parts, adding strength, heat dissipation capabilities and not to mention looks. The sets include all needed hardware to make them a direct fit. Another heavy duty optional are the steel splined CV front and rear driveshafts that add strength and durability. Last but not least come a clear body shell to personalise the visual appearance while an aluminium grill set adds scale realism. The grille is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes in a natural silver finish and includes mounting hardware.
RC-Cox have introduced two negative off-set wheel hub sets for the Xray T4 2016 to 2019 series of cars. Coming as -0.5mm or -0.75mm variant the hex hubs reduce the overall track width which can be beneficial in certain track conditions or when running specific wheels. The hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised, with etched size markings for easy identification and in sets of two.
Xpress have introduced a set of double joint driveshafts for the XM1S M-class 4WD touring car. They are a direct fit with the standard 5x10x4mm steering knuckle bearings and will greatly reduce the vibrations generated during cornering, resulting in improved drivetrain efficiency and better steering response.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Coming from Protoform is a universal body stiffener kit for the use on 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale RC car bodies. The same simple, easy-to-use stiffeners that have been included with Protoform’s World Championship-winning 1/8th on-road bodies for years are now available on their own. They will help reinforce the side panels of 1/8th on-road or 1/10th Pro10 bodies to keep them from fluttering down the straightaway. With some trimming, they can also be used on the front corners of 1/12th scale Pro-Lite bodies to prevent the front fenders from catching on the carpet at high speeds. The stiffeners can be attached using either – optional – M3 screws, or high-strength double sided tape.
Reigning 1:10 200mm World Champions Infinity have released a new version B clutch weight for their IF15 kit. These innovative clutch weights sit between the flywheel pins and offer a higher clutch meet than the normal type weights making them suitable for use with basic engines such as O.S. 12TG . Set screws are included to adjust the weight and clutch meet pressure. The version B weights are also usable with high power engines.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Coming from 73RC and made for their 73Ten 1/10th Pro10 pan car are new carbon fibre option parts. First up is a chassis rail and stiffener set with multi points to adjust chassis flex. The set is a direct fit and should work well on high-grip tracks and when running low-turn modified motors. Also new is a floating servo mount set that allows to use different size steering servos while ensuring equal left-to-right handling characteristics. Both sets include the needed hardware and they can be used together or separately.
View the floating servo mount here
