TKO have introduced a new carbon fibre slipper disc set for the Team Associated B5M buggy and others using the same size, such as the Yokomo YZ-2. Made from carbon ultra poly material to provide consistency, smoothness and feel, the carbon material makes for rapid heat dissipation and thermal stability without glazing and hot spots. The pads are virtually maintenance free, they come in sets of two and weight in at 0.7g.
Source: TKO [facebook.com]
Italian company WRC have introduced new main gears for their F-One 1/10th scale formula pan car. Coming in 90T and 94T sizes the 64 pitch gears are of a lightweight design and they allow to use more diff balls than many of today’s gears for a smoother and more reliable diff action.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Horizon Hobby have announced the soon release of the Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR vehicle. Based off of the proven Twin Hammers the DT variant will feature an updated bodyshell and a LED light bar for running at night. The rugged 4WD chassis features long travel suspension components like the ones found on full-scale rock racers, it comes with multi-surface beadlock wheels and tyres as well as factory-installed waterproof electronics. Included in the set is also a genuine Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz radio system, a 2000mAh LiPo battery pack and a suitable wall charger.
Russian company Awesomatix have released a first teaser for their forthcoming A800 electric touring car. No details on the features or specifications are known yet but the car is meant to perform (even) better while having a lower price tag. It is understood that the kit will hit the stores this October. We bring you more information as we get them.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]
Intech have a new lightweight aluminium chassis for the BR-6 2.0 and 2.0 Sport available. The 4mm thick chassis is made from 7075-T6 material and it sports excessive machining to reduce the overall weight while the design offers improved flex resistance. A hard-anodised finish for wear and a machined heatsink ribbing in the engine section round out the new main chassis plate.
View the bottom of the chassis here
JConcepts have new a chassis protective sheet available for the Team Associated SC5M short course truck. Coming in 2-piece sets the pre-cut and graphically pleasing decal helps to protect the chassis bottom from becoming damaged or excessively scratched on abrasive surfaces.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Coming from Vision Racing and made for a range of 1/10th buggies is a carbon fibre wing brace. Cut from 2mm carbon fibre and usable with the TLR 22 platforms, the 22-4, Team Associated B5, B44 and B4, the brace will add rigidity to the wing mounting area as well as a little bling.
New from Mugen Seiki Racing come two ride height gauges. Manufactured from aluminium and coming laser etched for precision measuring they are available for on-road and off-road vehicles with the on-road gauge offering a range of 5mm to 15mm while the off-road gauge has a range from 18mm to 45mm. Both gauges come pre-assembled and they use a simple thumbscrew to lock in the desired setting.
