The latest SWorkz optional hex-cell shock bladders are designed especially for the BBS 2-way system shock caps. The hex-cell bladders will make your shocks work better and gives a smoother ride in bumpy and rough track conditions. They are available in 2 different compounds, soft or medium, and will keep your shocks responding and rebounding better.
New from Creation Model comes this range of Infinity M4 UFO head screws. Made from Titanium, combined with the UFO head shape, they offer a lightweight design while maintaining a good surface contact area. Available in a pack of 8, they come in either M4x6 or M4x8.
The Losi Mini-T 2.0 is getting the MIP treatment as the US company releases a new range of upgrade parts for the 1/18th scale truck. First up is the MIP shiny CVD kit, made from high quality steel, they are built to last so you can make those crazy jumps and drive on those rough terrains with confidence knowing they will keep your car running. Next up is the race topshaft & idler gear set, designed to reduce the rotational mass of your car by 65% leading to quicker acceleration and better braking. Finally the slipper clutch kit includes high friction slipper pads for fine adjustment.
T-Works have introduced this driveshaft bearing spacer set for the Tamiya TC-01. The set consists of 2 blue anodised spacers for the front and rear transmission assembly as well as 4 black spacers for in the front and rear uprights. The spacers go between the two bearings on the wheel axles and the front and rear pilot shaft, replacing the kit version.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
New from SpeeDome-RC is this titanium screw kit for the Awesomatix A800 MMX. The set consists of 93 pieces of high quality titanium screws, helping to reduce the overall weight of the car while also enabling the driver to play with the car’s weight balance if desired.
Source: SpeeDome-RC [facebook.com]
R1 Wurks have upgraded their best selling fan, the result being this high performance 6 spoke aluminium RC motor fan. Built for the best possible cooling with the added durability of their new 6 spoke frame, it also has improved magnetic shielding to minimise interference from the motor. This 8.4v motor works with 1/10, 1/8, 1/6 & 1/5th scale electric powered motors.
Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]
The XRS Italy event was held this past weekend at the marvellous facilities of Club Automodellistico 5 Colli in Gubbio, Perugia. The race saw 110 entries in 6 different categories. In the TC Modified class, it was the current World Champion Bruno Coelho who lead the way, in front of Alexander Hagberg, and Alessio Menicucci. The top two would finish in the same order after the triple A-finals, but Alessio Mancini moved up to 3rd, and snatched a podium spot from his team mate, The modified class was a blast to watch, with the cars reaching 125 km/h on the long Gubbio straight.
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New for the Awesomatix MMX from Rebellion RC is their new swing arm set. Comprising of 8 pieces, 2 from each type, it offers a full range of swing arms, from the standard +8 and +9 offset points to the optional +8.5 and +9.5. The extra 0.5mm offset changes the car’s roll behaviour and handling feeling and on high grip tracks can be the difference between success and rolling over. Each arm is 3mm thick and features the offset engraved on its surface for easy identification.
