Xray have released a set of hard suspension parts for their XII and X10 cars. The new parts which include the front upper suspension arm and both the left and rear steering blocks are now also available in the new harder material which is stiffer and stronger.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
STRC have released images of their upcoming Slash 4×4 GT-8/Rally Cross Conversion kit. Some Slash 4×4 owners might be bored with bashing around or racing their Slash, and with this conversion kit, Slash 4×4 owners have a whole new dimension to enjoy their Slash. Keeping the ground clearance of the Slash 4×4, this conversion makes it perfect for Rally racing as well. We can can expect more details when it is released later this week.
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Xray have produced these CNC-machined rear CVD drive shafts for their RX8 1/8th scale chassis. Made from Hudy spring steel, they have been hand ground for maximum precision, then individually measured and inspected.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
CSO Products have released some new parts for different cars in the Xray range as well as the Tamiya touring chassis. Firstly for the Xray T3 & T2, there is a pair of hard coated steel 52mm swing shafts. These are also available for the Tamiya TRF417 & 416 in 44mm versions. For the RX8 there is a pair of hard coated steel rear wheel axles, which have been lightened and come with wheel nuts for a secure and more true wheel mounting, but can also be used with the standard quick release levers. Finally for the RX8 are some lightened 6mm and 8mm aluminium collars for the middle and gearbox shafts.
Exotek Racing have released 2 new unrelated items, HB TCX QC shock posts and TLR22 front locking wheel bolts. The shock posts precision machined from titanium with a 2mm hex and come with alloy stand offs for reduced flex at the shock towers. The quick change design that is lighter than the stock parts it replaces and a shortened barrel for reduced shock slop allows free movement for proper shock function. Sold in a set of 4. The TLR 22 front locking wheel bolts are again made from machined titanium and feature angled wheel locking serrations to securely tighten down your buggies front wheels. They use a 2mm hex wrench and are sold in pair.
Starting from this week, Novarossi’s 35 Plus 21 and the Kangaroo .21 SYDWC engine will come with an upgraded cooling head. The upgraded heads are the same that are used on the previous .21 Flash engines, featuring drilled holes and 6 cuts to reduce the overall weight. Because the cooling head is mounted relatively hight, any reduction in weight for this part significantly helps lower the CofG.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Capricorn have released a whole bunch of new options for their LAB C801 and C01 chassis’. First up is rear flex system for the C801 which allows the rear of the car’s radio plate to flex separately from the radio plate mounting bracket giving more overall grip. This can be used with the optional full flex radio plate to give more steering and which was used by Dario Balestri to take 3rd place at last month’s World Championships. Also for the C801, something taken from the C01, is the new front anti-roll bar system that allows you to use a wire in place of the regular blade system. The wire is available in 3 different diameters, 1.3mm, 1.5mm and 1.7mm. For the C01 200mm chassis there is new ultra lightweight spring steel wheel axles that use the traditional nut mounting for the wheel. Also for that car, with some parts fitting the NT1, is a range of plastic parts that have been made in a new white plastic compound for a longer life. The parts include shock caps, ball joints and more.
Arrowmax have released this new front middle shaft for the Xray RX8. Machined from high quality spring steel, this hollow shaft claims to be lighter and more durable than the kit shaft.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
