Exotek have announced the release of a range of optionals for their F1Ultra formula pan car kit. First up is a brass wing mount that helps to add 10g of weight to the rear of the car. The part is machined from high-quality brass material, it comes with a black surface coating and gold-colour Exotek logo and using it will improve low-speed rear end grip.
SWorkz have introduced new carbon fibre side guards for the S35-4 buggy. The parts are moulded from high-quality carbon fibre and they save about 25g of weight compared to the standard composite plastic items. The side guards are usable for both the S35-4 and S35-4E and they come including the needed mounting hardware.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Available now from Bezerk RC and made for the Xpress Execute FT1 front-wheel drive touring car is a carbon fibre front bumper. Machined from 4.0mm carbon fibre, the option part adds much added stiffness to the front body mounts. It comes in a set with two 14mm standoffs that fit between the lower and upper mount and it is usable for all FT1 specifications.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
Coming from Arena RC Racing and made for the Infinity IF14-2’s Progear differential is a low-friction O-ring and teflon bushing set. The kit includes diff housing seals as well as outdrive O-rings and teflon bushings that reduce the overall friction of the differential for improved efficiency and optimised diff action in both low and high-grip track conditions.
Source: Arena RC Racing [facebook.com]
Round 6 of the JBRL Electric Series was held at Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California last weekend. In 2WD Open Buggy it was Tyler Fenster with the overall win from Carlos Arredondo Jr. on the runner-up spot. Mason Templeman came in 3rd overall to round out the podium.
Continue reading the report here
Available soon from Tamiya are two new aluminium option parts for the TC-01 on-road chassis in the form of aluminium steering arms and an aluminium steering bridge. Starting with the steering arms, the bellcranks are precision machined and replace the standard T4 and T7 parts with the increased rigidity improving steering precision and durability. As for the steering bridge, the part was designed to replace the standard T9 plastic bridge and just like the alloy steering arms, the bridge will improve durability, precision and smoothness of the whole steering assembly. Included come six 3x5x0.1mm shims to adjust overall steering play.
View the aluminium steering bridge here
Team Losi Racing has stepped up the chassis skin game with new chassis protectors for the TLR 22 5.0 and 22X-4 buggies. Implementing the 2020 TLR Logo artwork, these all-new printed chassis protective tapes have much improved styling. Not just improving the form, the function has been updated with a removable tail piece for easier maintenance. Each Protective Tape also includes two tail pieces as these generally see the most wear over time.
View the 22X-4 chassis skin here
Coming from Arrowmax is their new mini digital scale that is ideal for many aspects of RC racing. Offering a maximum weight limit of 300g the digital scale comes in handy when filling gear differentials as it helps to estimate the needed amount of fluid while it also allows for easy comparison of wheels or wheel set weights. The compact scale measures 75x43x15mm and it weighs in at 34g, making it the perfect travel companion. Arrowmax logos make it stand out and it comes including a protective pouch, Arrowmax stickers and a lanyard.
