A very simple new product from T-Works for the SWorkz S35-4/3. Replace the moulded plastic cover on your car’s receiver box with this carbon fibre version. A direct bolt on replacement, it gives your buggy that factory look.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Reds Racing’s new Gen2 clutch bell line has been specifically designed to improve the teeth compared to the previous version, making them perfect for every type of car. The new 1mm module long wear clutch bell is made of high quality steel and the special coating treatment allows the teeth to last longer than any other standard clutch bell on the market, transferring power from the clutch to the centre spur gear and the rest of the drivetrain with more efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, the special surface treatment increases surface quality and wear resistance. A special vented design also guarantees lower temperatures and more clean shoe engagement for a longer life of both bell and clutch shoes. Durabell clutch bell is available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T, 17T and 18T versions and are suitable for most major car brands.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Shepherd have announced a new optional 2mm radio plate for the Velox V8.2. It is milled from the finest German carbon and works as a direct replacement for the stock kit version. It generates more flex especially in the front area which increases the steering under various conditions.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Four new Factory Team option parts are now available for the RC10B74.1 and RC10B74.1D buggy. First up is this 31mm V2 tower which is made to adapt the larger volume 31mm rear shock bodies to your B74.1 for conditions where you need improved jump ‘flat landing’. The V2 tower is designed to work with the same setup / stroke and 27.5mm shock shaft as the kit, with no up-travel limiters required. Next up is the FT carbon fibre ESC tray, shedding 2 grams of weight (6g vs. 8g) compared with the moulded plastic version and lowering the ESC at only 1.5mm thick. Finally there is two new chassis brace support sets, both made from 2mm thick carbon fibre. The ‘Flex’ chassis brace design is narrowed along the centre line to 5mm for additional torsional flex which is an advantage on bumpy dirt tracks or uneven, multi-surface outdoor turf tracks. The other chassis brace supports are a more rigid option than the kit G10 chassis brace support, used for high traction or when racers want to tune out traction.
Available from French brand Rusti Design is this rear shock tower for vintage Team Losi XX buggies. The shock tower is made from 6mm carbon fibre and it features the same anchor points as the stock part for all XX generations, from the original XX to the XX-CR KE and allows the use of modern wing mounts. The benefit is you get a stiffer wing mount as well as a stronger shock tower plus you can fit the motor wires under the tower for the cleanest look.
Source: Rusti Design [rustidesign.fr]
Axon have presented the V2 version of their TCS spur gear. Tested over a long period of time in various different conditions, the new new gear is more round and the tooth shape has been optimised. The result being a better feeling under throttle and braking as well as better rolling performance in cornering. Available in 64P, all versions from 100T to 116T and 48P only even numbers from 80T to 90T.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
More new option parts for the Tamiya TC-01 from T-Works with a number of new lightweight parts. Starting with the centre cup, which has now been machined from 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium giving a significant weight saving, 1.67grams compared to 4.75grams of the original. Next up are new 12mm wheel adaptors, featuring a clamping type design they are again lightweight aluminium and are available as a set of 4 original offset hexes or as a pair of +1mm offset hexes.
Two new items from Exotek Racing for drag racing your Slash with the release of new rear shock tower and titanium front axles. The heavy duty street racing low profile shock tower with multi hole settings lowers the ride height when using the stock long shocks and also extra mounting holes that allow you to use shorter front shocks on the rear. A wider tower so that you have the option to mount the shocks more straight up and are ideal for drag racing they are made from 4mm thick carbon fibre for an extra stiff tower that attaches to an alloy base for super secure mounting to your gear box as well as more secure camber rod mounting for less camber flex and more consistent handling. The precision machined premium titanium front axle set is for the 2wd Slash steering knuckles. At only 5.8 grams per pair compared with 12 grams for a pair of stock axles with alloy hexes, these axles are perfect for reducing rotating mass for quicker acceleration. The one piece machined axle with hex helps your tires run more true and balanced which is needed for high speed drag racing. Also includes two .5mm thick shims that allows you to space the front axle so that your car is wider or narrower for extra tuning.
