Coming from Roche is a solid carbon fibre rear axle for the Rapide P12 and F1 kits. The axle replaces the standard ball differential assembly for a solid spool that provides more stable cornering an increased traction in very high bite “black carpet” racing conditions. The axle shaft is made of high-quality carbon fibre and the red anodised hub takes all popular pan car and touring car spur gears.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Two new optional parts are available from Capricorn for their LAB F1-02 formula kit. First up is a carbon fibre side link set that improves overall rigidity, precision and performance. The multi-parts set replaces the standard composite links and it is understood to be usable on Capricorn’s 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars also. Also new and made exclusively for the F1-02 is a wide front end kit that increased the car’s front track width which can be helpful in certain track conditions and when running narrow offset front wheels.
View the wide front end kit here
HPI Racing have introduced new axle weights for the Venture Toyota FJ Cruiser trail truck. The hollow weights fit over the driveshaft inside the axle, so the weights are completely hidden from sight inside the front and rear axle housings. Each weight is 12g, and a pair of axle weights will fit on each axle – adding 24g on each axle.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]
Imbue Motorsports have introduced an updated centre dogbone kit for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7R buggies. Featuring new 5mm aluminium dogbones with harder pins for increased durability and wear, the kit also includes updated drive cups made from bearing steel which have been correctly hardened for long life. The cups also feature some minor revisions to prevent the dogbones from bottoming out, while also eliminating pinion play on MBX7R vehicles with 8×16 differential pinion bearings.
Source: Imbue Motorsports [raceimbue.com]
Coming from Race Opt and made for Tamiya’s popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike is the an aluminium front fork adapter. The item was designed to replace the standard plastic part for a more precise and durable item that also adds some visual impact thanks to its shiny blue anodising. The adapter is a direct replacement and it is available from now on.
Exotek have introduced their new aluminium +5mm wing mount for the Tekno EB410 buggy. Extra durable but machined to weigh in at a lightweight 15.8g, the +5mm wing mounts raise the wing 5mm higher for better tyre clearance and improved downforce. They were designed for the use with carbon fibre shock towers which uses the stock wing spacer and hardware to mount the wing but they can be mounted also on the stock plastic shock tower if four optional 2mm tall spacers are used on the shock tower screws.
Available now from Team Associated is their new 2018 pit mat. The black colour mat is made of 5mm yoga mat material cut to 60x120cm of size. A silver Team Associated logo is printed on one of the shorter edged for a factory look.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
SWorkz have introduced their new 13T Tornado high-performance lightened clutch bell. The clutch bell is made of high-quality steel and it features a hard-coated surface for wear while the five machined openings lower the overall weight, all while offering a venting feature for less clutch fading in high ambient temperatures or when running in hour-long mains.
