Creation Model have added to their line up of Infinity aluminium spacers with the addition of these 0.75mm thickness versions. This in between size allows for more precise setups with the silver colour used to easily distinguish them from 0.5mm and 1.0mm thickness spacers which are black and red respectively. Sold in a pack of 10 pieces.
Xpress have released this multi function shock repair/service tool which simplifies the process and makes your life easier without having to use multiple different tools to rebuild or build new shocks. Different large diameter grips for you to screw the top cap on with both big bore and narrow bore shocks if your car still runs them. Easily measure shaft length with the marked steps at the tip of the tool. Incorporating the most used lengths so you can ensure all four shocks are of equal length for more consistent handling. Besides building shocks, they have included 4mm and a 5mm hole to hold the battery connector plug in place so you can easily solder the wire to the connector without risk damage to your battery. A steel extension is built into the middle section to aid with installing balls to your links and shocks, Line your link to the hole corresponding to the ball size and you can easily remove the ball. Last but not least, is a stepped measuring section for easily setting the rebound of your shock when placing the diaphragm back on.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
This lightweight and super rigid split servo horn from Rêve D can adjust the distance from the centre of the servo horn to the rod end ball steplessly from 19mm to 23mm with just one screw. It is possible to instantly adjust the lever ratio according to the servo speed and counter timing. There are two types of spline fitting, 25T (for servos such as Futaba and Rêve D) and 23T (for servos such as Sanwa and KO) so that you can choose according to the servo manufacturer you are using. A secure clamp method is used for mounting the horn and can be firmly fixed.
View the different servo horn sets here
R1 Wurks have produced some more new options for their DC1 drag racing platform. First up is the new DC1 tuned chassis. This carbon fibre chassis is 4mm thick and has strategically placed cutouts providing lightness without sacrificing rigidity. Also new is a range of wheel hex sets available in 6mm, 8mm and 10mm offsets to allow you to fine tune the track width of your car.
Surpass Hobby have released their line of Thunder 540 Sensored Brushless motors for drift car. The motor comes with pre mounted quick disconnect and plug-in connectors, which makes it quick and convenient to remove and replace the motor. More efficient internals and special can design mean that the high power output temperatures are reduced by 5% compared to the previous generation. The stator is made of 0.2mm silicon steel sheet, with an efficiency conversion rate of 94% and super oversized front bearing give high load carrying capacity and reduced resistance for a more smooth and durable motor. Available in 3 different colours, black, red and purple.
Source: Surpass [surpass-hobby.com]
Following the release of the nitro version of the LAB C8, Italian brand Capricorn welcome the release of the electric version of the 2-wheel drive pan-car. Able to be used with two configurations of battery, 2 shortie batteries or 2 stick batteries depending on the race you are attend. This is so you always have the right compromise for more battery power and speed depending on the race you are attending were the rules could be different so you can be competitive with all formats. The new platform is super lightweight to give the best power to weight ratio, the car also generates a lot of traction to make it fast and easy to drive as well as being made of the finest Italian materials. The C8 has some very nice unique adjustable options to give the best performance and most accurate setting.
View more images of the C8 here
T-Works have produced this pair of long titanium A-arm screws for the Mayako MX8. Machined from high quality Ti64 grade titanium, the part is very strong and lightweight compared with the stock steel part.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Add protection to your Associated B6.3, B6.2, B6.1 drag cars with Exotek Racing’s heavy duty alloy, carbon fibre and foam bumper set. Allows for optional mounting of SkyRC GNSS gps modules safely protected inside of the foam bumper and can be simply removed via 1 screw from the carbon hold in brace. You may use this bumper set with our without the gps module. Details include a heavy duty alloy and carbon fiber mounting base that secures the extra wide high density foam bumper. The same high impact foam used in touring car racing. Inside the foam bumper are 2 alloy posts for extra secure foam bumper mounting. The carbon plate has 3 hole positions for mounting the foam forward or back to fit in certain bodies. This design also allows you to experiment with adding nylon body posts onto the bumper or perhaps a lexan body lip (splitter) on the under side of the bumper (body posts or splitter not included). Designed to work with most street eliminator bodies. You may opt to add extra foam layers to the front of the bumper for longer nosed bodies like the Malibu etc.
