Coming from Vision Racing and made for Team Associated’s DR10 drag racing cars is a ceramic ball bearing kit. It includes ABEC-5 spec bearings equipped with Si3N4 ceramic balls for a slight weight reduction but most importantly a more efficient performing drivetrain. The bearings come lubricated with a high-performance synthetic light oil and the kit includes all gearbox and wheel axle ball bearings.
Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]
WRC Racing have introduced their new 4mm carbon fibre chassis for the GTX EP 1/8th scale electric on-road kit. The chassis is CNC machined from premium carbon fibre and weighs in at only 55g. Lighter than the standard aluminium chassis the carbon fibre main plate will lower the car’s overall weight for improved acceleration, better handling and more agility in low to medium traction conditions.
Source: WRC Racing [wrcracing.com]
Coming from Destiny are new option parts for their RX10 series of touring cars. First up is a rainbow colour titanium turnbuckle set for the RX10SR 2.0. The kit includes a single 20mm as well as four 30mm and two 39mm turnbuckles that sport the popular oil slick colouring. The turnbuckles are machined from high-quality titanium and will lower the car’s overall weight. Also new and made for the RX10SR and FF is an aluminium differential case cover. The part will improve the reliability of the diff while also adding a heat dissipation feature. The cover comes black anodised for a stealthy look.
Made specifically for the Hybrid Duo charger is Muchmore’s new carrying bag. The soft case bag is made of grey fabric and it not only allows for safe and convenient carrying of the charger, it also has room for a LiPo safety bag and an extra pocket for the manual. The zipped bag is decorated with a red, black and white Muchmore logo and sports a sturdy handle for convenient carrying.
Made for Kyosho’s MP10T 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit are T-Works’ new 132.5mm CV-style driveshafts. Made of high-quality steel and sporting precision-ground wheel axles and black-coated dogbones, the driveshafts will offer improved traction compared to universal driveshafts due to their design. The shafts come as pairs and they are usable for both the front and rear of the truck.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from SMJ is their new Ver.2 wireless charger set for the use with the Sanwa M17 radio system. The charger allows to wirelessly charge the M17 transmitter, making for less hassle and a cleaner pit space. Beside charging transmitters, the device is also usable with wireless charging compatible smartphones, tablets and so on. The charger is available in white or black colour and it comes without the necessary USB AC adapter.
Picco have introduced their new P3TT CER 3.5cc off-road engine. A facelift of the already iconic P3X engine, the P3TT is the latest version of the P3 platform. It keeps the 3+2 ports design, new die-cast construction and high quality bearings, with Japanese blue seal front and ceramic main bearings, and it offers durability, stability, abd user-friendly handling. The new version features a redesigned aluminium carburettor with super efficient isolator ring and smooth finishing. The aluminium carburettor also ensures improved flow which comes with a new aluminium anodised blue venturi insert. The laser engraving of the cooling head has been updated as well in order to match the new design of the Picco line. The engine will hit stores very soon.
JConcepts’ popular RM2 120mm aluminium camber gauge is now also available in red colour. The RM2 camber gauge is manufactured from billet aluminium material, machined to high specifications and anodised to a luster. The detailed instrument is available in red anodising and laser etched with graduated measurements from -10 to +10 degrees for a complete range of camber adjustments. The 1/8th camber gauge is 120mm in height and perfect for the larger tyred buggies, trucks, and other vehicles on the market. The unit arrives preassembled with 4mm hardware for the pivot and thumbscrew as the setting knob. The structure features chamfered silver edging, highlighting the design. The alignment arm on the gauge is heavily chamfered which creates the perfect touch point against the tire and wheel. Each gauge comes in a latch box with foam insert which fits snugly around the instrument with heavy cushion.
