LapMonitor have introduced their new transponder mount for the Team Associated RC8B3e series of buggies. Designed for the use with LapMonitor’s own transponders, the mount is made of highly impact-resistant nylon material and it weighs in at a lightweight 3g. It is usable with all RC8B3e variants and available from now on.
Samix have introduced a 4-piece set of aluminium driveshaft caps for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck. Designed to improve rigidity and durability of the drivetrain, the aluminium caps are a direct fit to the gearbox outdrives and they come in green, black or gun metal colour with laser-etched Samix logos for wear and looks.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB8’20 1/8th off-road buggies are new 2mm shorter front shock bodies. Using the shorter shock bodies allows to access the lower row of upper shock mounting positions of the front shock tower which is considered a good setup for high-speed tracks. CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the oversized big-bore shocks have an 18.5mm outer diameter and 16.0mm inner diameter, and they sport a precision-machined thread for convenient spring preload adjustment. The shorter shock bodies need to be used with 59mm shock shafts and they come in sets of two.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following a first teaser image Serpent now fully unveiled their all-new Medius X20FWD 1/10th scale front-wheel drive touring car kit. The kit builds on the popular X20 4WD mid-motor touring car and it utilises a strong yet lightweight 1-piece motor mount concept that does away with any interference between the front and rear chassis flex while still allowing centre flex adjustability. The result is a design that allows maximum flex capabilities without having a negative impact on the drivetrain, meaning smoother power delivery, more consistency and less chance of stripping spurs. The kit makes use of the X20’s suspension concept with front and rear pivot ball hubs, flex-adjustable lower arms, and 50mm shock absorbers with 12mm shock bodies. Ultra-low anti-roll bars help keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible while the integrated motor and servo mount allows to access a new way of chassis flex control. The multi-functional battery mounting system enables the driver to place the battery in three different ways – transversal, offset and inline – to best suit the given track conditions while the included gear differential is widely tunable using different thickness silicone fluids. The kit will become available in a carbon or aluminium chassis variant and it will hit stores by the end of April. Update: In the meantime first images of the production kit became available. You can find them at the end of this feature.
View a list of the key features and more images here
T-Works have announced the release of two new LiPo battery weights made for the use with the new narrow touring car LiPo batteries and standard shorty battery packs. The weight designed for the new breed of narrow or slim-style packs measured 34x135mm and it weighs in at 35g, helping to add weight to one of the lowest areas of the chassis and when running the somewhat lightweight slim-style packs. Also new is a 30g shorty weight, measuring 43x92mm. Both weights are precision-machined and they sport laser-engraved T-Works logos and weight indicators.
View the shorty LiPo weight here
Made for TLR’s 22 series of 2WD vehicles is Exotek’s aluminium rear body mount set for the use with drag racing or short course body shells. The simpler, stronger, and lighter body mounting system was developed for the rear of the 22SCT 3.0 or 22 buggies converted with street drag bodies. The mounts line up with the stock shock tower holes, attach directly to the vehicle’s quick change shock posts and still allow owners to select any shock tower holes for the shocks. They have to be used with optional stock 22SCT body posts and the mounts are machined from 7075 alloy and anodised black with silver chamfer edges for a low weight of only 8.6g for the set whereas the stock SCT body system weighs in at 21g.
Coming from Team Associated and made for the all B6 series kits, the B74, T6.1, SC6.1, and B64 1/10th scale off-road vehicles are the new 1/0.5 arm mount inserts. Moulded in black plastic and coming with eight per package, they help to try new settings not previously available with the current inserts. The 1/0.5 inserts help fill in the blanks and give a 0.5 step option where pilots previously only could adjust things in 1.0 steps, 1.0-up or 1.0-corner, filling out the finer settings on the outer perimeter of our current adjustment grid. The new design holds the hinge pin 1 degree (or 0.7mm) offset UP and 0.5 degree (or 0.35mm) offset on or out. When turned sideways, racers can do 1 degree out and 0.5 degree up or down. There is a Type 1 and Type 2 cavity – hole locations must mirror each other – so mechanics must watch when installing to keep them symmetrical.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Team Associated have introduced their new pre-cut Factory Team chassis protective sheets for the B6.2 and B6.2D buggies. The chassis skin is made from adhesive-backed 18-mil vinyl and offers a protective surface while looking trick with intricate details for that Factory Driver look. The sheets are printed in gloss black, include two extra tail sections to replace as they wear and are available for the B6.2 and B6.2D.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
