The latest in the line of Arrowmax’s black and golden tool range are 10mm droop gauge blocks. Machined from aluminium and sporting a honeycomb design the blocks are the perfect match for the company’s touring car droop gauge as they make for a solid base when measuring the suspension droop. The parts are finished off with a black and golden anodising as well as golden lettering.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
JConcepts have introduced their all-new 2.6″ monster truck tires and wheels. First up is the Renegades tire, a low-profile carcass and cut-tread offering. The chevron style lugs has been created with specially designed back-cut tread and shaved carcass areas imitating the real thing. At rotation, the tread still stands tall and provides a hefty edge of forward grip in a variety of conditions. The back-cut section provides a small transition during high-speed corning which conform to changing terrain and obstacles. The side-walls have been treated with wording, designs and descriptions consistent with full-scale tires during that generation of performance. The low-profile stance of the Renegades stays very flat during race course competition, speed-runs or general use. The tire carcass profile holds the weight extremely low while the design of the tire beads allows just the right amount of contact patch for gluing and application. The Renegades is available in sticky soft blue compound for dirt, grass and asphalt while the gold compound feels harder to the touch and excels on carpet, astroturf and polished concrete surfaces. It also expands less during high-speeds. Renegades tires are complete and include open cell React inserts to support the grippy tires.
T-Works have introduced a set of 5.8mm 7075-T6 pivot balls for Kyosho buggies such as the RB6, RZ6 and ZX6. Made from high-quality material and coming hard-anodised for wear the lightweight parts replace the somewhat heavy kit steel balls to achieve an overall lower weight while also reducing unsprung masses. The balls come in sets of four.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Team Associated have introduced their new 2016 World theme merchandise. First up is the AE Worlds hat, a genuine Flexfit piece of black colour with the iconic retro AE logo. Made from a premium wool blend the classic shape hat also features a moisture-absorbent elastic sweatband, as well as a matching plastic snap and undervisor. Also new is the 2016 Worlds T-shirt. The full cotton shirt is sold in blue or black colour and it is available in S to 5XL sizes.
View the blue Worlds shirt here
JConcepts have introduced their all-new precision hobby knife handle. The machined aluminium multi-piece design comes assembled and ready to accept any high-quality aftermarket blade. The clamp and collar act together to support the blade which secures tightly into place. The main handle is lightweight and has ample room to store replacement blades inside. The end cap features a knurled surface for an easy on and off while the main cover quickly spins into place to protect the blade and user from danger. The knife handle is available in blue or black anodising.
Xray have announced the appointment of Scott Falk as their Formula team mechanic and tech support. Scott will provide service and technical help to all Xray X1 customers at the ETS races and also some major international races. Scott says:
I feel very honoured to be the part of Team Xray. Last formula season was very successful for Xray and I believe that we can build on it and be even more successful this upcoming season. I will give my best to support and help the formula team manager Jan Ratheisky and all Xray customers. So don’t be afraid and come to me if you want to know something or you need a help with your set-up. I can’t wait for the start of the next season and I am looking forward to see you all.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Made for the Team Associated B6-series buggies and coming from JConcepts are aluminium bellcranks and a steering rack. Starting with the bellcranks, the lightweight, servo saver-less aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic components. The steering bellcranks come in a blue or black anodised finish and sport machined chamfered silver edges and engraved JC logos. The assembly provides a more rigid steering system with increased steering feel and response especially on high-bite surfaces such as astro turf and carpet.
Coming from Tekno RC is a complete line of Low Frequency springs that will further improve the handling of the NB/EB48.3 vehicles. The new spring design improves traction by reducing chassis oscillation on rough track surfaces and large jump landings. Overall stability of the vehicle is improved, providing better forward grip, increased corner speed and quicker lap times. With additional coils as well as a larger wire diameter, the new LF springs feature a bronze gun metal finish with a colour indicator for easy spring identification. The springs fit all variants of the NB48 and EB48 vehicles, they include two springs per package and come they come in six hardnesses for the front and five hardnesses for the rear
Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]
