A very simple new product from T-Works for the SWorkz S35-4/3. Replace the moulded plastic cover on your car’s receiver box with this carbon fibre version. A direct bolt on replacement, it gives your buggy that factory look.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
O.S. Engines have released the 4th version of their popular 12TG touring car class engine. The durability of the engine has been improved by adopting the conrod from one of their high end competition OS Speed T12 engines with the crankcase changed accordingly. The shape of the piston is also different and lighter, ensuring a smooth power delivery is achieved. The final changes are only cosmetic with the blue cooling head received a newly designed laser marking. Available as a solo engine and as a combo with the TT02 EFRA2690 pipe and EX Manifold MT02.
Source: OS Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
Reds Racing’s new Gen2 clutch bell line has been specifically designed to improve the teeth compared to the previous version, making them perfect for every type of car. The new 1mm module long wear clutch bell is made of high quality steel and the special coating treatment allows the teeth to last longer than any other standard clutch bell on the market, transferring power from the clutch to the centre spur gear and the rest of the drivetrain with more efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, the special surface treatment increases surface quality and wear resistance. A special vented design also guarantees lower temperatures and more clean shoe engagement for a longer life of both bell and clutch shoes. Durabell clutch bell is available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T, 17T and 18T versions and are suitable for most major car brands.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Smokem Racing’s new top deck for the ARC R12, claims to find the sweet-spot with an overall width that is in between the 2 factory top decks. They then smoothed out the profile for more consistent flex characteristics and added the V-SES top deck’s trademark V-shaped cross brace, optimally shaped in width and thickness to deliver firmer flex in its stock form. This cross brace can also be cut to increase flex, just follow the V-shaped lead-in with a Dremel. This ultimately delivers four possible top deck combinations in the one product, allowing racers to fine tune their R12 exactly to their liking.
Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]
Shepherd have announced a new optional 2mm radio plate for the Velox V8.2. It is milled from the finest German carbon and works as a direct replacement for the stock kit version. It generates more flex especially in the front area which increases the steering under various conditions.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Having only just released a new stand for 1/10th and 1/12th scale cars, Marka Racing have now introduced a version for 1/28th scale Mini-Z cars. Similar in features and function as the previously mentioned stand, this new smaller version is also made from black anodised aluminium with machined chamfering on the edges. It too features a number of holes that lighten the stand as well as act as holders for certain parts, such as shocks.
Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]
Four new Factory Team option parts are now available for the RC10B74.1 and RC10B74.1D buggy. First up is this 31mm V2 tower which is made to adapt the larger volume 31mm rear shock bodies to your B74.1 for conditions where you need improved jump ‘flat landing’. The V2 tower is designed to work with the same setup / stroke and 27.5mm shock shaft as the kit, with no up-travel limiters required. Next up is the FT carbon fibre ESC tray, shedding 2 grams of weight (6g vs. 8g) compared with the moulded plastic version and lowering the ESC at only 1.5mm thick. Finally there is two new chassis brace support sets, both made from 2mm thick carbon fibre. The ‘Flex’ chassis brace design is narrowed along the centre line to 5mm for additional torsional flex which is an advantage on bumpy dirt tracks or uneven, multi-surface outdoor turf tracks. The other chassis brace supports are a more rigid option than the kit G10 chassis brace support, used for high traction or when racers want to tune out traction.
AKA Products have announced the 1:8 truggy version of their bestselling Scribble tire. Based on the tread design of the 1:10 Scribble, the weave pattern lends support to the tread and allows for even tire wear across the surface of the tire. The voids in the Scribble pattern allow it to grip through light dust that accumulates during a race. This weave pattern also features enough rubber in the design to make sure the tire will have the wear resistance to hold up run after run. The tread and carcass has been optimised for truggy racing with a slightly taller and thinner tread to meet the desired grip and drivability needed to compete at the highest level.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
