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July 26, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z ball diffs & T-plates

Coming from Kyosho and made for their various Mini-Z micro cars are new ball differentials and FRP T-plates. The lightweight Ball Differential Set II is available in two variants for the MR03MM, MM II, RM and HM as well as the MR03LM and they include a lightweight spur gear hub for optimised left-right balance. The diffs are drop fits for the respective cars and include mounting hardware. Also new are two FRP rear T-bar sets for the MR03MM, LM and MM2 that are available in thinner 0.5mm and thicker 0.6mm variants. Both include three soft, medium and hard T-bars that are conveniently marked for easy identification. Using the optional suspension plates will have an influence on chassis roll and pitch stiffness, allowing to fine-tune the car’s behaviour in corners and over bumps.

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July 25, 2018

VSR Products TLR 22 front pivot shim

Coming from VSR Products and made for the TLR 22 series of 2WD buggies is a 1mm front pivot shim. The part allows to get the latest SLRC super low roll center setup straight from the TLR factory team without having to glue washers and axle shims. The 1mm shim is simply added to the stock 2mm front pivot shim to get 3mm of spacing. The super low roll center makes the car more forgiving especially in high grip conditions while also greatly reducing traction rolling.

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July 25, 2018

ProStar R/C 22-4 series Kevlar shock tower kit

Coming from ProStar R/C and made for TLR’s 22-4 series of 1/10th scale 4WD buggies is a Kevlar shock tower kit. Made to replace the standard composite shock towers the set includes a rear glass-reinforced nylon bulkhead as well as 4mm Kevlar front and rear shock towers. Using the items will lower the overall weight and centre of gravity while making for improved stability. The towers are available in several colours including custom tones and they fit both the 22-4 and 22-4 2.0.

Source: ProStar R/C [prostarrc.com]

July 24, 2018

Rebellion-RC F110SF3 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are several carbon fibre option parts for the popular Serpent F110SF3 formula car. The range includes a full chassis kit as well as a multi-position rear wing mount, a +5/7.5/10/12/14mm front arm set and also a dual side-tube mount set. All parts are made from highest-grade resin transfer moulding process carbon fibre and they are available in a total of twelve colours including two black carbon specifications. While releasing drop-fit option parts for several brands, RC-Carbonstore also offers a machining service for customer designs.

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July 24, 2018

Yeah Racing Top Force carbon fibre shock towers

Yeah Racing have released a set of carbon fibre shock towers for Tamiya’s Top Force original and re-release buggies. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre and offering an updated design the towers will increase stability and durability over the standard items. The shock stays come as complete set for the front and rear of the buggy and they are available now.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

July 24, 2018

T-Works MRX6R titanium turnbuckles & screw sets

T-Works have introduced three new option parts specific to the Mugen MBX6R 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Available now are an 11-piece titanium turnbuckle set as well as a 141-piece titanium screw set, the latter using UFO head fasteners for the usual round head screws. Also new is a 144-piece set of gold-colour steel screws. All items are direct replacements for the stock parts with the titanium goodies scrubbing a good amount of weight while the gold-colour screws mainly add visual impact.

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July 23, 2018

VRP MBX8 aluminium radio tray mounts

VRP have released a set of aluminium radio tray mounts for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. As the buggy’s engine heats up, it causes the stock plastic mounts to flex, making for inconsistent servo inputs. The alloy mount however will provide a more stable radio tray that will not give or flex compared to stock plastic mounts. The items are machined from American-grade 7075 aluminium and they come black anodised, with machined silver edge details and laser-engraved markings for looks.

Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]

July 22, 2018

Samix TRX-4 8mm brass wheel hex adapters

Samix have introduced their new 8mm offset brass wheel hex adapters. They are machined from heavy brass materials and all four add about 25g of weight to one of the lowest parts of the chassis for improved climb performance and traction. A black coating helps to prevent the parts from corroding while adding visual impact when the truck’s wheels are off. The 8mm adapter add to the recently introduced 6mm variants and they come in sets of four.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]