HPI have introduced a set of dedicated asphalt foam tyres for their Q32 series of micro cars. The set includes two front and two rear tyres that come pre-trued and ready for HPI’s Q32 standard or optional rims and the special foam compound will improve grip and durability when running the car outdoors.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]
Axial have introduced a clear RR10 bomber bodyshell and interior set for the RR10 as well as new 2.2″ tyres and wheels. Starting with the body set, the RR10 Bomber body is made from 0.040″ thick polycarbonate and it comes clear to allow the creation of a custom look by painting it in your favourite colour scheme. Included are pre-cut left and right body panels, hood and a roof as well as a pre-cut decal sheet featuring official Axial and RR10 Bomber logos.
Following a first teaser ST Racing Concepts have now released more information on their Izilla monster truck racing chassis conversion for the Axial Wraith. The kit uses stock Axial Wraith components and bolts right on in less than 30 minutes, however, this chassis was designed for more than just bashing, it was made with racing performance in mind as well, thanks to a low centre of gravity design with the heavy electronics of battery, ESC and receiver box placed just over the centre transmission. The chassis places the bulk of the weight right in the middle and as low as possible. Unlike other chassis kits the Izilla places the stock Wraith battery tray side by side with the included aluminium electronics plate, with plenty of space for mounting aftermarket ESCs. The battery is also placed on the opposing side of the motor for a better left/right balance while adjustable forward or rear bias weight distribution is possible.
Coming from Spec-R and made for Tamiya’s MF-01X kit is a range of blue anodised aluminium option parts. First up is a set of front castor blocks that are made to replace the standard plastic parts. The hubs offer improved durability, cool looks and they include a 6-piece set of bushings for the kingpins. Also new are three different length centre driveshafts, again made from aluminium and coming with a blue finish, the laser-etched parts are available in 203mm, 188mm, and 173mm configuration and they are not only light of weight but also spin very true, making for optimised drivetrain efficiency. Last but not least comes a 4-piece set of aluminium gear differential shafts. Again made to scrub weight and reduce rotation mass the parts also look cool until they are hidden inside the differential case.
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ST Racing Concepts have released first images of their forthcoming CNC-machined aluminium monster truck racing chassis kit for the Axial Wraith. The direct bolt on kit lowers the electronics and battery mounting, it offers adjustable weight distribution of the electronics, and the option to mount the Wraith sway bar kit. More information become available soon.
Spec-R have an aluminium diff gear cross shaft set for the Tamiya MF-01X available. Made from high-quality material and coming blue anodised the shafts weigh in at only 6.7g compared to the 19.6g of the original steel shafts. This greatly reduces the rotational mass of the drivetrain for quicker spool up, improved braking and longer run times.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
New from ST Racing Concepts comes the SCX10 off-axle servo mount and panhard combo kit for those of that are after the utmost scale realism. The kit will take the highly visible front steering servo off the axle and mounts it on to the chassis rail for a greatly improved look of the front end. The servo is mounted on the chassis rails using two solid CNC-machined aluminium servo mounts that are keyed into the chassis rails and secured using just one screw for each servo mount. The panhard rod is made with a heat treated black oxide steel that mounts from the steering knuckle kingpin screw and spans across to the other side of the chassis rails on a specially CNC-machined aluminium panhard mount. This setup allows the suspension to feel smooth and allow for the most shock compression due to the smaller diameter of the steel link versus aluminium tube links. To maximise the clearance of the upper link, a new suspension link is machined specifically for this kit with a 7mm diameter for the threaded area and taper down to a 5mm solid centre portion so as the suspension compressed, this extra bit of clearance from the smaller centre diameter again allows for the most shock compression before the upper link comes in contact with anything on the chassis rails. The kit is available with or without the required Axial aluminium steering kit and in the three colours of scale black, gun metal and natural silver.
STRC’s new aluminium steering knuckles for the Vaterra Ascender and Bronco trucks help to add visual impact and improve the durability over the standard parts. The high-quality, CNC-machined steering knuckles eliminate unwanted flex for more durability and they also greatly increase the precision and capability of the truck’s steering. The parts are available in stealth black, gun metal, and natural silver anodising.
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