Avid and Klinik have teamed up to offer this limited edition B4 hard anodised aluminium topshaft. Team Associated owners will love the 6.7grams savings in rotating mass for their B4.2, T4.2, C4.2, and SC10.2 gearbox. This new part is a drop-in replacement that will give you more punch, faster acceleration and faster laps.
Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]
The new and improved Reds Racing engine bearing tool kit was developed for nitro racers that want to perform critical maintenance on their nitro engines. It has been improved with new materials to guarantee better quality and durability. The kit includes a puller for bearing removal and a presser for installation, and are available separately for .21 (7mm front & 14mm) or .12 (7mm front & 12mm rear) engines. The presser is made from high-quality hard coated spring steel with the bearing surfaces ground for high precision bearing installation. The innovative rear bearing puller is made with hard coated spring steel and aluminium for unsurpassed lifespan and durability. The lightweight design and compact size, make this tool easy and comfortable to use.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Contact Tyres have announced the launch of their first foam MTC pre-mounts to the market. The MTC (Mini Touring Car) class has seen an explosion of interest in the last few years and so following a large amount of testing by some of the best MTC drivers in the UK Contact are happy to offer these tires for the class. Available in 4 shore ratings, 35, 37, 40 and 45 they are pre-glued on a very nice and durable 5 spoke wheel with 12mm hex fitting. Trued to 52.5mm diameter, with a width of 25.5mm, they are supplied in pairs.
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Fenix Racing introduce a number of new parts for their Mistral 2.0 formula car. First up are the LMP side wings that, when used with parts from the G56, accommodate the use of different links to tune the handling of the car. Additionally there are several new body post locations to fit LMP, Group C or GT3 style bodies and also allow for the use of longer side dampers or side shocks. There are also new formula side wings that provide the option to use different links to setup the car. Next up is a longer carbo Ackermann plate for additional steering settings and finally there is also a new front end brace for the Mistral 2.0. The brace helps improve the front end rigidity for better and sharper steering. Fenix also have two new turnbuckle wrenches in 3mm and 4mm versions, which are pretty cool with their carbon fibre and blue anodised aluminium handles.
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From Xpress for their XQ10, this new adjustable Ackermann steering plate allows the user to adjust the distance between the two ballends on the steering bridge through the use of inserts. What this achieves is different Ackermann settings and adjusts how much steering angle difference you can achieve between the outside and inside tires when you turn. By using a larger distance (bigger number) the outside wheel will turn more and create a more aggressive feeling. The 8.0mm insert will make the wheels turn at a more equal angle and will result in a more stable driving car. The other inserts included are 8.5 and 9.0.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Two new items from T-Works, the first being new CVD shafts for the Tamiya TC-01 and XV-01. Suitable for both the front and rear of the car, the new 42mm CVDs have been machined from 7075 T6 aluminium for light weight and hard coated for increased durability. Also new are a set of 10 Tamiya blue anodised 5mm aluminium ball nuts.
Smokem Racing’s new RS chassis plate for the ARC R12 offers reduced scrub compared to the factory chassis. By removing the short arm suspension mounts, the RS design eliminates excess material from the profile that’s no longer required. The new RS chassis also moves the holes for the rear suspension blocks forward by 1mm which allows racers who use ARC’s R12 ATS system with parallel hinge pins to maintain the same wheelbase by using no shims in front of the suspension arms, something that cannot be achieved with the factory chassis without modifying the suspension arms. Meanwhile racers who run the fixed rear toe suspension can maintain their stock wheelbase by using 2mm of shims in front of the suspension arms instead of 1mm. The chassis is made from high quality 2.25mm thick carbon fibre.
Completely designed from the ground up, the Losi LMT 4wd Solid Axle Monster Truck is the first of its kind on the market combining all-out performance with incredible scale detail. Starting with the chassis, a twin vertical plate is designed to provide all of the performance adjustments needed to tune the truck for any situation. Whether you are a scale driver, a basher or a racer, the chassis is designed to accommodate multiple shock setups keeping you tracking straight, no matter the terrain. New multi-piece axle housings surround the 1/8th scale drivetrain. Additionally, the easy access centre transmission comes stock with a centre differential and allows for quick changes with the optional spool for that wheel standing action. For the true Monster truck experience, the axles also allow for optional 4-wheel steering and a new adjustable servo saver to keep the wheels pointed in the right direction. The Spektrum Firma Smart 130 Amp ESC and 3150kv 4-pole Brushless motor allow you to unlock blazing speeds. Drivers stay in control with a DX3 transmitter and a Spektrum SR315 DSMR 3-Channel Sport Receiver. A composite flip top cage adds scale realism and protection, as well as functionality so you can easily access your battery and electronics. Of course, the scale detail doesn’t stop there with headers, drivers and LED lights and Losi have teamed up with Monster Jam for your choice of a Grave Digger or Son-Uva Digger body. Want to customise and kit out your own Monster Truck, the LMT is also available as a Roller.
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