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November 20, 2020

Schumacher mass damper set

Schumacher have released their latest competition racing design innovation, the mass damper set. The mass damper will reduce the effect small bumps have on the car and changing the mass and oil used will alter the amount of damping. The tuned mass damper will move out of phase with the vibrations caused by bumps which helps to keep the tyres in contact with the track, offering improved traction and lap times. This also helps with improved curb riding capability. Can be used on any car where space allows it to be fixed to the chassis. Use either the 23g or 12g mass depending on track conditions and use the shims to alter the preload on the springs.

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November 20, 2020

Yeah Racing TC-01 chassis stiffening set

Yeah Racing have produced this chassis stiffening set for the Tamiya TC-01. The set reduces the chassis flex from the plastic tub and comes in two pieces so you can fine tune the flex characteristics. Available in two versions, one with both carbon braces (above) and one version with only the front brace, they both include the necessary fastener to complete the installation.

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November 20, 2020

T-Works short 5mm ball nuts

Having released blue anodised 5mm ball nuts recently, T-Works have now released a short version of the same ball nut. Made from high quality aluminium, the neck between the ball and nut is now shorter than the standard versions. Sold in a set of 10 pieces.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 19, 2020

Axial SCX10 III standard axle conversion kit

For rock racing and crawling enthusiasts eager to give SCX10 III vehicles maximum scale accuracy, Axial Racing now offers a straight axle kit that includes everything you need to convert the portal axle SCX10 III to standard axle. The SCX10 III standard axle conversion kit is designed for a 12.3″ (313mm) wheelbase but supports all wheelbases, including 12″ (305mm), 11.4″ (290mm) and 13.9″ (353mm). Adjustments to rear links may be required. All of the parts required for the conversion are included and to make installation easy, the axles, links, and shocks come factory-assembled and ready to bolt in. Axial also includes oil for the shocks. The kit’s scale-looking AR45 standard solid axles feature ball bearings and metal gears for long-lasting durability. AR45 universal joint axles provide up to 45 degrees of steering along with smoother action for an efficient, high performing drivetrain. Hypoid differential gears are used, along with a 6-bolt locker in both the front and rear axles for strength and durability. Included are tuneable, large bore aluminium shocks that provide excellent dampening over dirt, gravel, rock and other demanding off-road surfaces. A bleed screw helps to bleed air from the shocks during assembly for consistent performance. All links are metal and all pivot points are on stainless steel balls that provide dependable endurance.

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

November 18, 2020

T-Works P1 lightweight locking wheel nuts

T-Works have released their new P1 17mm lightweight locking wheel nuts for 1/8th scale buggy, truggy and GT cars. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the wheel nuts have been heavily machined to reduce weight with only 3 of the 6 corners of the nut left for an aggressive look. The serrated back will grip into the wheel, ensuring the nut will not come loose during your run. Sold as a set of 4, they are available in black, blue, grey, red and titanium colours.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 18, 2020

Exotek Racing DR10 motor plate & clamping hexes

More new options for the DR10 from Exotek Racing who have produced a new motor plate and clamping hexes. Starting with the vented motor plate which features aggressive slot cuts for less weight that also helps lower the motor temps faster. The extra machining brings the weight down to 13grams (7grams lighter than stock) but the critical motor mounting areas are still intact to minimise flex for solid motor mounting and gear mesh. The precision machined heavy duty alloy rear clamping hex set has looser steel cross pin tolerance to allow you to tighten the wheel nuts without binding the bearings. The hexes do not lock onto the bearings, unlike the stock plastic hexes. They use heavy duty M2 alloy steel screws for the clamping.

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November 17, 2020

Team Associated RC8B3 44/13 gear set

Back by popular demand, the Team Associated RC8B3 44T ring gear and 13T pinion gear have returned as a combined packaged to include both gears as a set. Used as a tuning option in RC8B3 V3 differentials, the 44/13 gearing has a lower gear ratio for more top end speed over the 42/12 gear set.

Source: Team Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

November 16, 2020

RC Maker A12 shim plate set & damper guard

RC Maker have produced their first option parts for the newly released Awesomatix A12 1/12th scale car. First up is a carbon front ride height shim plate set which makes it much easier to make aggressive ride height adjustments on the fly. The separate shims just slide in when loosening the screws, and the front being a solid plate is much easier to install than 3 separate shims. Very handy for asphalt racing or when using big tires. Next up is a carbon damper guard that was developed particularly for asphalt. After some feedback from team drivers running on asphalt, they found the damper section of the chassis began to wear on bumpy tracks. This 0.5mm stick on plates act as a guard and prevent the damper burring over on the edges and touching the output shafts, effecting the smoothness of your dampening.

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