Samix have introduced their new rear aluminium chassis brace for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The item is machined from high-quality alloy material and designed to reinforce the rear end of the truck as it is much stronger compared to the kit’s plastic brace. The part is available in three different colours, features machined silver edge details and an etched Samix logo.
SWorkz have announced the release of their new Silver Line shock springs for the BBS System big bore shocks of the S35GT and GTE kits. All feature the same length and diameter but different numbers of coils to create four different, colour-coded spring hardnesses. Ground springs ends ensure proper fitment and high precision with the available springs include the yellow A1 40×2.2×5.5, green A2 40×2.2×5.25, silver A3 40×2.2×50 and purple A4 40×2.2×4.75.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
New from JConcepts and made for Team Associated’s B6.1 based off-road kits is a swing-operated battery retainer. Designed for simplicity, adjustability and quick battery changes, the aluminium rails bolt to the standard B6.1, B6.1D, T6.1 and SC6.1 chassis side rails and with a selection of adjustment holes, can be moved to locate the battery pack fore and aft. The carbon fibre swings include pivoted control by the virtue of steel bushings. The entire assembly is secured using 3x16mm BHCS and the front screw provides the closure control and quick access for battery exchanges. Since there is a lot of variation on the height of the battery packs and what is being used at any given moment, JConcepts has included different spacers to accommodate different heights. When using a tall battery pack, it is necessary to install the tall stand-offs under the aluminium rails to raise the height of the entire assembly and if more height is needed, the included 2mm spacers are installed to raise the carbon fibre swings giving the most amount of height. For low-profile battery packs, no stand-offs are required under the aluminium rails. The set is available in blue or black colours.
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for 3Racing’s Sakura D4 Black on-road kit are black aluminium rear driveshafts. The CVA-design driveshafts are machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and they are of 44mm specification. Using the alloy items over the conventional parts will reduce the drivetrain’s rotational mass for quicker acceleration and improved efficiency.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the HB Racing D81x series of off-road buggies. First up are carbon wing flaps for the D817 and D817 V2 buggies. The parts add to the composite rear wing mount and add both structural and aerodynamic stability. Also new is a carbon fibre steering plate for D817, D817 V2 and D815 buggies. The item will reduce overall weight while offering exceptional rigidity. Last but not last is a fuel tank guard for D817 and D815 based nitro kits. The carbon fibre piece is attached to the tank, and using it will lead to less heat being transferred to the tank and fuel, resulting in less fuel tank expansion after long mains.
Coming soon from Xenon Racing are their new VSS 4.3mm and 4.8mm rod ends as well as their α-coat rod end balls. Starting with the ball cups, the items use the same technology as Xenon’s 1/12th scale front end parts which will give ultra-smooth movement without play while also giving exceptional durability. The α-coat rod end balls are machined from lightweight material and they sport the same coating as Xenon’s PR series pinion gears for reduced friction and greater durability. The 4.3mm rod end balls are available in 11.8mm and 12.7mm length while the 4.8mm balls come in 11.8mm length only. All ball ends come in 4-piece packs, or as complete sets including four suitable VSS ball cups. The 4.3mm and 4.8mm ball cups are also available separately as 4-piece packages.
View the ball cup and rod end ball set here
Kyosho have introduced a carbon fibre friction shock set for the Mini-Z MM II micro-size cars. The set is usable with the MJ aluminium motor mount but it can also be used with the standard plastic motor pod and it includes carbon fibre friction pads and a carbon fibre friction plate. The set was designed for “L” wheelbase settings and it utilises both the included carbon fibre pads and also the standard friction pads.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
T-Works have introduced their new multi-function switch hole cover with connector lock, usable for nitro off-road vehicles. The part was designed to fit right onto the on/off switch areas of nitro-powered vehicles, while the connector holder – designed for standard male and female universal-type plugs – securely holds the connector in place. Using these sorts of setups is a popular choice among nitro racers in order to get rid of faulty mechanical switches.
