Made for TLR’s 22 4.0 SR 2WD buggy is an ultra lightweight carbon fibre front shock tower from 175RC. All new and designed specifically for the TLR 22 4.0 SR, the 4mm 2-hole shock stay is nearly three grams lighter than the stock tower while still being strong enough to survive competitive racing. Included come 1mm spacers for the shock standoffs.
JConcepts have released an 8-piece set of rubber bump stops for the suspension of monster trucks. In the world of RC monster trucks, its all about suspension travel. Drivers jockey for improved suspension with unique setups, conversions and shock combinations. The position of the shocks have a huge affect on performance and while more travel can help, sometimes a cushion or soft stop at the end can really smooth out the ride. JConcepts now offers a rubber bump stop which works with any combination of 3 and 3.5mm shock shaft diameters. The stop is T-shaped in design which allows the builder to place the large diameter end where more support is needed. With a solid axle beast, sometimes it is necessary to limit the up-stroke of the shock to prevent chassis, body or tyre damage. The shape also allows cushion and some fold under high impact situations as an additional benefit. The stops are 10mm in length but can be trimmed to any desired length or to suit a specific purpose. 8 pieces are included per package which is handy for outfitting multiple trucks or one truck with additional shocks.
BMT have introduced new rear aluminium driveshaft dog bones for the 701 1/10th nitro on-road car. They are machined from high-quality alloy and come hard anodised for wear. The driveshafts weigh in at 3.4g each versus 5.5g for the original steel parts, scrubbing rotational mass for improved acceleration and brake performance.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Made for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th 4WD buggies is RDRP’s new carbon and aluminium centre bulkhead cover. It replaces the standard composite part with a more rigid and also way cooler looking assembly that adds to the overall appearance of the buggy while also reinforcing the motor mount and centre bulkhead area for increased drivetrain efficiency. The assembly is constructed from high-quality carbon fibre and anodised aluminium, it is available in black or blue colour and fits both the B64 and B64D kits.
Xray have introduced a low centre of gravity central aluminium bulkhead for the XB4’18 1/10th 4WD buggy. A direct replacement for the standard composite part, the item greatly increases the overall rigidity of the centre bulkhead area while offering greater reliability and a longer life. The bulkhead comes in the “low” specification needed for the 2018 variant of Xray’s successful XB4 platform and it sports a black surface treatment for wear and looks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the 2018 variant of Xray’s T4 touring car are several carbon fibre parts. Available are 2.25mm and 2.0mm main chassis plates, 2.0mm or 1.6mm top decks as well as front and rear carbon fibre shock towers all of which are made of high weave carbon that offers high stability for less deformation during high speed cornering. However, the thinner 2.0mm chassis and 1.6mm top deck are best suited for lower grip conditions as they are slightly softer compared to the 2.25mm chassis and 2.0mm upper deck. All parts are available separately and they can be used in either combination.
Hiro Seiko have introduced a lightweight aluminium screw set for the Futaba 7PX radio system. The kit contains five fasteners to replace the standard steel screws of the steering wheel and the upper case in order to scrub some weight while adding visual impact. The screw kits are available in several colours including orange, gold, purple, dark blue, light blue, red, and black.
Coming from JQRacing and made for the brand’s Black Edition 1/8th buggy are new fine-tune tear toe plates. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised, with white graphics and they are available in 3.25, 2.75 and 2.50 degree variants to increase or decrease the rear toe-in setting in order to adapt the buggy to different track conditions.
Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]
