More new items for the Mugen MTC2 from OfficinaRC with the release of these aluminium bearing housings. Recommended for all classes for improved performance, the hubs are stronger, more reliable and with less wear and directly replace the standard composite ones included in the kit. Made in Italy they reduce friction and make the car freer with greater transmission efficiency. Sold as a pair.
Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]
Factory Team offers these dogbone sets for the RC8B3 series buggies and RC8T3 series. Dogbones will increase the efficiency and life of your centre drive line over universals because of the simplified drive system with only one drive pin instead of two used in a universal joint. Each set contains one dogbone, one outdrive, and one M5x4mm set screw and are available for the front and rear of the RC8B3 and only the front of the RC8T3. Factory Team have also introduced gear mesh inserts for quickly setting the gear mesh on the RC8B3 or RC8T3 nitro platforms. Especially useful on the stock 2-piece motor mount, they can also be used on the FT 3-piece mount to set gear mesh with proper teeth alignment. The inserts are compatible with 13T and 14T clutch bells without any changes to the insert orientation. Made specifically for OS based engines, these inserts also work will with other .21 sized engines.
PSM have produced this carbon SC1 slipper pad for the TLR22 5.0 buggy. Featuring their high performance carbon composite material, these slipper pads have been developed to provide fade resistance and linear performance. Tested through multiple 15 minute long runs and proven by racing competitions, the slot cooled (SC) design provides a stable temperature level along with smooth and consistent acceleration. Sold as a pair.
Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]
From DeadFly for the Mugen MTC2 is this narrow fully adjustable LiPo holder. Designed for the latest generation of narrow LiPo battery packs, it incorporates 2mm of back and forth adjustment in the lower spacer to ensure a perfect fit, while maintaining the factory’s left to right movement within the L-shaped hooks for the perfect weight balance. The 15mm post fits perfectly into the recess within L-shaped hooks, with a low profile M3 nut in the other ensuring the whole system can be tightened and not move. The carbon fibre DeadFly twist clamp, featuring an integrated o-ring, eliminates the need to loosen/tighten the clamps every time.
Source: DeadFly [deadflyrc.com]
These new OfficinaRC ‘Bella Vita’ Titanium ball studs are designed for the Mugen MTC2. Made in Italy with TiAl6V4 Titanium to ensure the best possible product on the market these studs enable the user to get rid of the set screws as both the ball and threaded screw are combined into one practical piece. Available in two different kits, the suspension kit replaces 16 of the 24 A2814 balls with practical ball studs made of titanium, while a full kit includes all three set designed by OfficinaRC to replace A2813 and A2814 balls present on the model.
View the different size ball studs here
New from Mugen for the MTC2 are a pair of new progressive shock springs. Compared to the standard springs, the steering and stability will be improved, especially on tracks with bumpy surface conditions. By using A2540 (7.0P) for the front and A2539 (6.5P) for the rear, the car rolls more smoothly and it increases the accuracy by turning into corner entrance. A2540 (7.0P) can be used for both front and rear, as well as for small tracks and also for stock motors.
Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]
From RC Carbon Cavalieri for the SWorkz range of 1/8 buggies and truggies is this rear wing stay. Sold in a pack of 4, they capture the rear wing mounting nut, doing away with the need for a nut driver when mounting the wing mounting brackets to the shock tower.
View a photo of the part mounted here
From Creation Model, come these titanium M4x10mm UFO head screws. Sold in a set of 6 pieces, the design and material used offers a lightweight design while maintaining sufficient contact surface area.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
