T-Works have introduced a set of DLC-coated rear shock shafts for the HB Racing D819RS buggy. The 72.4mm long shafts are a direct fit and their DLC coating ensures smooth suspension action and high durability. The shafts come in sets of two and they include shims and nuts for the shock pistons.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya CC02 chassis are several new option parts. First up is a set of aluminium steering knuckles that replace the standard plastic parts. The machined aluminium construction will greatly improve rigidity and precision for improved suspension efficiency and durability. The steering knuckles are available in black or blue colour. Also new are hardened steel G45 rear axle shafts for the CC02. Using them will improve the durability of the drivetrain when running stronger motors or when tackling challenging terrain.
Available now from Klinik RC is their new Max Forward battery cradle system for the Schumacher L1 and L1 Evo 4WD buggy. Designed and tested with top Schumacher factory driver Michal Orlowski, on-track back-to-back testing with Klinik RC’s standard forward battery cradle netted 0.1 to 0.2 quicker laps at the famous Titan RC raceway in Poland. Testers saw faster corner speed, more rotation mid corner and better jump and landing performance. The set works very well in all conditions and on all surfaces as the designers pushed the battery as far forward as possible, making the set the ticket on high-grip surfaces to squeeze that last tenth out of each lap and every corner. The set works with shorty batteries up to 24.5mm thick, including all LCG packs and it is CNC-milled from 3mm carbon fibre in-house at Klinik RC in the US. Included in the set come two carbon fibre battery cradles, 3x14mm screws, hold down rings as well as decals.
This week Team Bomber officially unveiled their all-new TB-AK12 1/12th scale pan car kit and now the Japanese brand also comes up with first optionals. First up are titanium-nitride-coated front suspension king pins whose surface coating reduces friction and wear for even smoother suspension action. Also coming is a titanium-nitride-coated centre shock shaft with the low-friction surface ensuring smoother suspension action. Also in the suspension department is a front suspension mounting plate that was designed to connect the left and right hand front bulkheads which results in a more responsive handling especially in high-bite track conditions. Next up is a short side link set that will improve handling on very tight tracks and last but not least there is a set of 2.5x8mm aluminium rear wheel screws that reduce rotational masses and overall weight with comes in handy especially when running in stock motor classes.
LCG Racing have released a first teaser for their forthcoming all-new SFX premium conversion kits for the Yokomo BD10 and Xray T4’20 mid-motor touring car kits. No official details are available yet but we bring you more updates as they surface.
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Arrma have introduced their refreshed Mega and BLX line ready-to-run basher kits that feature a range of improvements. New key features across the range include the Spektrum SLT3 radio system, rubber-shielded bearings throughout, strengthened chassis, larger power module pull tabs, improved dirt sealing, redesigned steering to allow stones and debris to clear more easily, vented tyres, silicone shock O-rings, castellated slipper pads and sliding motor mesh as well as Safe-D pinion gears. The Granite and Senton trucks also sport all-new body designs. The updated sets will hit stores very soon.
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Following a couple of teaser images Team Bomber have fully unveiled their all-new TB-AK12 1/12th scale pan car kit. The vehicle is based on a 2.0mm 7075 aluminium chassis plate for a low centre of gravity and optimised handling in high-bite track conditions which is further supported by the use of carbon fibre front lower arms and rigid Xenon-made upper composite arms. The bearings are high-quality X9 ball races supplied by Axon and the included high-quality titanium steering and camber turnbuckles offer both a low weight and high rigidity. The floating-type servo mount ensures tweak-free servo mounting and the centre big bore shock absorber provides sufficient traction. Other features include specially coated aluminium front pivot balls, a carbon fibre solid rear axle assembly and a Xenon 76T spur gear.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Roche Rapide F1 Evo2 formula kit are several new option parts. The range includes a 3-piece titanium turnbuckle set, an 11-piece precision ball bearing kit, as well as a total of five screw sets including red all-aluminium, mixed aluminium and titanium, all-titanium as well as gold-colour steel screw sets. The alloy and titanium screw sets include T-Works’ signature UFO head screws with one of the golden screw kits also being available with UFO head fasteners.
