European X-Grip distributor Mikimodel has introduced a titanium screw kit for the WRC Racing STX.7 2020 touring car. The fasteners are made of lightweight and durable T2 titanium and as a whole they scrub about 30g to 35g of weight compared to using the kit’s steel screws, allowing to reduce overall weight while enabling the driver to play with additional balancing weights if desired.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Smokem Racing have introduced their new 2.2mm soft-weave carbon fibre chassis for the Xpress XQ10 touring car. As the name suggests, the soft weave carbon fibre material used significantly increases chassis flex compared to the stock Xpress chassis. This increases the overall grip of the car and widens the tuning window, so the car is hooked up over a wider range of conditions. There are also minor changes to the profile and cutout shapes to further optimise the flex characteristics for the split bulkhead design of the XQ10, to offer greater stability and higher corner speed.
Coming from Xpress is their new 4mm wide 351mm drive belt for their mid-motor touring cars as well as all touring cars that use 351mm long belts. Due to being wider than the stock belt, it will hold up the abuse of modified racing on ultra high grip tracks better, ensuring exceptional durability for that piece in mind. The belt is usable with Xpress’ own mid-motor touring cars and all kits that use 351mm long front or rear belts.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Coming from Radtec is their new set of 10g screw-on brass weights for on-road and off-road kits. Machined from high-quality brass material the weights sport a black surface coating that not only looks good but it also prevents corrosion while laser-etched weight markings make for easy identification without having to use a scale. The weights measure 19.5x16mm and thanks to their design that can be screwed onto the chassis and staked if desired. The weights come in sets of two.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
Torpine have introduced their new ball joint and turnbuckle assembly tool that is usable with both open and closed type ball cups. The design of the tool allows the assembly of a complete rod in one operation without damaging the ball joints, as it can happen when using pliers. To use the tool, the ball joints are inserted into the corresponding fittings on the left and right hand side of the tool and the turnbuckle is placed in the middle fitting. Then the outer brackets are pushed towards the turnbuckle so that the thread is right in front of the ball cup. Now the turnbuckle can be rotated with side pressure and a suitable turnbuckle tool. When the desired length of the complete rod is reached, the finished rod can be removed from the jig.
T-Works have introduced their new aluminium spool and differential bearings hubs with POM spacers. The eccentric hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium and they include POM spacers for the ball bearings that will offer a smooth yet wobble-free ball bearing seat. The hubs come black anodised for wear and looks and they feature a white arrow marking, allowing for easy spotting of the chosen belt tensioning setting. The hubs come in sets of four or two and they fit the T4 2020 down to the 2017 model.
Coming from GForce is their new Drift Max Combo, containing the TS90Plus speed controller and 10.5T Ryujin brushless drift car motor. The club-level TS90Plus speed controller features robust hardware with high-quality FETs for a very low internal resistance and lower operation temperatures, maximising the power output. The speedo’s software is widely adjustable using the optional Progbox, allowing to adapt the controller to a wide range of track conditions and driver preferences. As for the 10.5T Ryujin motor, the power plant is housed in a black anodised aluminium can with excessive machining making for a low weight and improved cooling. An internal fan further helps with heat dissipation while creating a unique sound, mimicking a high-revving internal combustion engine.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
Mugen Seiki Racing from the U.S. have introduced their new Limited Edition factory-built Mugen MBX8T nitro truggy kit. Mugen Seiki Racing’s Ryan Maifield and Adam Drake personally assembled a limited number of MBX8T Factory Built nitro kits that were built to Ryan and Adam’s specifications and include the recommended option parts from Mugen Seiki and Flash Point Racing Products. Built using Flash Point’s performance shock and diff fluids, these kits are geared towards a seasoned racer who’s looking for true performance.
View a list of the included option parts and the specifications here
