New from Awesomatix for the A800MMX/MMXA is this 2.0mm 7075 T6 alloy chassis. Featuring a narrower shape in the rear for less chassis rub, the holes for the ‘short’ suspension arms have been removed. Only suitable for C04M1-LA suspension arms, the battery position has also been shifted to the front to achieve a better overall weight distribution. This part replaces the C01B-X-MMA alloy chassis.
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Team Associated is pleased to offer a few more parts added to the new line of carbon fibre composite option parts. Impregnated with rigid and light carbon fibres inside the injection moulded materials, these Factory Team parts are the ultimate in high performance. The latest new items include the RC10B6 top plate and ballstud mount, RC10B6.2 FT rear hubs, RC10B6.3 FT side rails, gearbox parts as well as RC10B74.1 FT rear hubs & side rails
Arrowmax’s V2 gear differential set is designed as a direct replacement set for the previous version. Stronger and lighter by 10g than the previous version, the material of the main shaft has been reinforced and is now made in spring steel max carbon to ensure great durability and consistency over a long period of time. It makes the car easier to drive and is suitable for all track conditions. The gear differential set is made to fit on the majority of the 1/10 F1 cars and 1/12 pan cars on the market.
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The popular SWorkz 1/8 Formula 2.0 race wing has a new option part. This gurney flap is made by SWorkz from pro-composite carbon material which is strong and light weight. The structure can prevent the wing from becoming deformed during the race and increases the aerodynamical performance. The package also includes super light weight aluminium screws, which fits perfectly with this carbon option.
View the mounted gurney flap here
New from Exotek come these turbine cooling drag slipper disks for the DR10 & TLR 22 (1.0-5.0) top shafts for quicker slipper cool downs before the next pass. Provides added slipper cooling via the extra heat sink fins that also spins as fan blades as the motor turns for increased air flow over the slipper plate therefore helping reduce heat glazing of the slipper pads which results in melted pads. Works with the stock DR10/TLR 22 slipper pads, spurs and top shafts. Hard anodised alloy they only weigh 9 grams for both plates. Also new is the heavy duty steel top shaft replacement for the DR10. A heavy duty constructions it still only weighs 12 grams each.
From SWorkz this new S12-2 series aluminium rear shock tower support option part will strengthen the area between the shock tower and gearbox. With this option, there will be less movement from the shock tower to the gearbox improving the car’s performance and durability.
T-Works have released two foam bumpers for the popular Mugen MTC2. Available in regular version which comes in at 6.8grams, they also offer and extra hard version which is also heavier at 12.8grams making for an easy way to add a little extra weight to the front of the car without compromising strength.
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Today’s technical plastics are of high quality, but when it comes to combining light weight, looks and stiffness at a reasonable price, aluminium is hard to beat. For racers looking for a way to finely adjust their RC8B3.2 or RC8T3.2 flex characteristics or just wanting to add some bling, RDRP now offers a black anodised version of the Associated radio tray mounts.
