Flashpoint R/C have introduced their new 4-in-1 multi wrench as well as aluminium servo horns for most of today’s servos. Starting on the tool side of things, the multi wrench incorporates a 10mm socket wrench for flywheel nuts, an 8mm extended glow plug wrench as well as 5mm and 3mm hex tips for pivot balls and steering bushings. The wrench is made from high-quality spring steel, making it strong and durable.
Coming from Gizmo Racing are the new GZ1 2017 update kit and hard lower A-arms. Starting with the update package, the set will bring older spec GZ1 kits to full 2017 specifications by including the V2 upper arm kit, a new carbon fibre chassis, carbon fibre side rails, new diff/spool outdrives and also new low-friction belts. Also available for the GZ1 are hard carbon fibre lower A-arms. They offer less twist and flex than the standard arms, resulting in a more responsive car at the expend of a little overall grip. The hard arms can be used in combination with the standard wishbones in order to achieve a different car balance.
DKT have introduced their new Hyper Traction HT clutch shoes. Made from a special aluminium material and featuring a design that increases the shoe’s contact patch, the parts greatly improve clutch efficiency and performance while also being very reliable at high temperatures. When used in medium-high to high grip conditions, using the HT clutch shoes also improve fuel consumption and tyre life. The shoes are compatible with all DKT flywheels.
Source: DKT [dktshop.com]
Italian company Capricorn has introduced the Evo chassis for the C803 1/8th scale car. Made from high-quality aluminium and coming hard anodised the black colour chassis allows to use the new 15g cylindric centre and 16g side weights to optimise weight distribution and adjust the overall weight. The chassis and weights are sold separately.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new brass rear motor weight for the Xray XB4 1/10th 4WD buggy. Considered an essential option part the item weighs in at 26g and it sits just behind the motor and acts as a counter weight for the heavy LiPo battery that is located on the right hand side of the buggy. With the lighter motor the additional weight is needed to achieve a proper weight balance and thanks to its clever design it directly attaches to the chassis side guards using a single screw, meaning the weight is both easy to remove when needed while also securely fastened so it will not get thrown out of the chassis during severe track action. The weight is machined from high-quality brass, it comes with RDRP’s signature black and gold finish and it is a direct fit.
Made for all Team Associated B6 vehicles with 3-gear laydown transmission is JConcepts’ new shielded honeycomb motor plate. The design of the plate makes the part both lightweight and very rigid in multiple directions, resulting in extraordinary toughness while, as a new feature, the motor plate has a built-in spur gear shield to add gear and ultimately body protection during crashes, landings and normal wear and tear. The honeycomb feature adds a 3D look especially as they remain natural aluminium while the rest is available blue or black anodised colours. Slight chamfering on the 3mm thickness material allows the rather beefy plate to look quite slim and trim.
Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 nitro and S35-3E 1/8th electric buggy are coloured suspension inserts and general plastics parts sets. Available in fluorescent orange or yellow the parts, including suspension mount inserts, caster shims and other miscellaneous items, add a splash of colour while offering toughness or precision.
Coming from Jared Tebo’s JTP brand are several titanium screw and ball stud sets for the Kyosho ZX6.6 and RB6.6 buggies. Made in the USA the hardware is machined from billet 6AL/4V titanium with the ZX6.6 screw kit containing 73 fasteners while the RB6.6 specific set includes 58 screws. As for the ball stud sets, each contains 17 ball ends, including one spare ball stud of each size. All sets are available through JTP webstore here.
