Made for Xray’s T4’18 touring car are three new new Arena carbon fibre option parts. First up are 3mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers. They match the stock 2018 geometry and also fit older spec T4 cars to make them usable with Xray’s new ULP ultra low profile shock absorbers. Also new is a T4’18 specific carbon fibre top deck. Like the shock towers it matches the geometry of the 2018 kit.
Following up the release of JConcept’s Layla LMP body shell is the RC10F6 to LMP conversion kit for Team Associated’s F6 formula pan car chassis. A combination of aluminium, carbon fibre and 3mm hardware makes the transformation of the formula chassis complete. The addition of a foam front bumper and carbon fibre chassis braces allow the body mounts to rest in permanent position while aluminium extensions take the standard rear body mounts. The front of the vehicle gets an update using a carbon fibre front body mount plate and an anodised skid plate. The assembly is connected utilizing the small aluminium top deck and the combination of parts is secured to the chassis using existing hardware from the F6 kit while the included front body mounts are attached with 3mm hardware. Not included in the kit is the JConcepts Layla body shell.
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Coming from Samix and made for the MST CFX-W truck are lower shock and suspension link mounts made of brass. The set includes four mounts that weigh in at 52g in total, adding weight to one of the lowest areas on the chassis for improved climb performance. In addition the metal mounts provide rigidity and durability which is essential when attacking challenging terrain.
Coming from VP-Pro and made for the Kyosho MP9 series of nitro and electric buggies are black anodised aluminium shock towers. Available are two front shock stays, one for the nitro and one for the electric car while the rear tower is usable on both the GP and EP kits. The towers are cut from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come black anodised for looks and wear and their special shape makes body mounting much easier when combined with VP-Pro’s MP9 or MP9E bodies shells.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new aluminium steering rack for the Team Associated B64 1/10th 4WD buggy. It is a direct replacement for the brittle standard composite part, machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes blue or black anodised. Using the alloy rack over the standard part adds much needed precision to the steering system while also greatly improving overall durability. The increased overall rigidity will also help with steering emphasis, enhancing the steering feeling especially in high-bite track conditions.
Following AME’s carbon fibre backbone for the Yokomo BD8-series touring cars comes an aluminium variant. The part has been developed and tested in cooperation with the Yokomo Factory Team in Stock and Modified classes and it will change the handling of the chassis by reinforcing the rear chassis section. The results are improved stability, drivability and corner speed in nearly all track conditions, from low to high grip carpet or asphalt, with the alloy part offering even more rigidity compared to the carbon fibre brace. The backbone is machined from high-quality aluminium and it is usable with the BD8 2017, 2018 and SV.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
3DRC from Germany have introduced their new 3-D-printed touring car wing button set. Included are aerodynamically-shaped wing buttons, 3 degree wedges and large surface 5.5mm nuts. The whole set weighs in at only 1.5g and it us thus perfect for the use with lightweight body shell. Using the optional angled shims will give the wing a larger attack angle and more downforce, resulting in increased rear end grip especially on low grip tracks. The set is usable with most of today’s competition touring car body shells and needed for completion are two M3x8mm flathead screws.
Yeah Racing have introduced new HD tool steel drivetrain parts and brass ball heads for the Traxxas TRX-4 trial truck. Starting with the drivetrain parts, available are portal drive stub axles, front axle shafts and rear axle shafts all of which are machined from tool-grade steel that sports a brownish surface coating for wear. Using the parts will further strengthen the drivetrain when attacking rough terrain or using very powerful motors. Also new is a 4-piece set of brass ball heads for the TRX-4. Machined from high-quality brass material and coming in a natural finish the parts will add weight to the chassis with can be beneficial in a range of conditions.
