Capricorn introduce a new super light 1/8 scale on-road wheel. The rims show a 30 percent stiffer structure compared to other wheels on the market and very low weight with the carbon rear wheels weight 28g and the front wheels weight 13.2g. The light versions weight only 23g/11.2g with both are usable with 23.8mm pins to ensure the best possible contact surface and self alignment.
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TQ Wire has released 4mm low profile bullet connectors in 2 sizes, 18mm and 12mm overall length. The short version will fully seat in battery packs and not interfere with 1/12th scale bodies.
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New from Lee Martin’s new LMR brand comes an anti-slip pit mat. The black colour mat comes printed with a white LMR logo, gives a secure base for setup boards, prevents small parts from rolling off your pit table and is available through the company’s online store.
Source: LMR [l-m-racing.co.uk]
DnM Tech have released a range of clutch shoes for the Xray RX8. Available in yellow, red and dark red, the yellow is best suited for low traction conditions, the red is a good all round clutch shoe, while the dark red is best suited for high speed European style tracks.
Source: DnM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
Arrowmax have launched a full series of transmission belt gears for the Mugen MRX5 chassis. The pulleys are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium for highest precision and hard coated for maximum durability. Venting holes help to dissipate heat produced by the belts during running while they also keep the weight low for less rotating masses.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
KM Racing got in touch to tell us about a new option part for the H-K1 200mm on-road chassis. With 52 gram the 3mm soft carbon main chassis is of super light weight and 8 gram lighter than the standard carbon chassis plate. The low weight and increased torsional flex makes this chassis ideal for outlaw club races and small tracks. With the help of KM Racing’s optional weights the centre of gravity and overall weight is adjustable to your own liking.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
Tekno RC release their new line of M5 Mod1 pinion gears for 1/8th electric and any other application that needs Mod1 gears. Available from 11 up to 30 teeth the pinions are precision machined from steel and hardened for durability. They feature 5mm bore, an M5 set screw and a laser-etched size identification.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
Capricorn release two new option parts for the LAB-C01 on-road chassis and an off-road setup system for 1/8 scale off-road cars. The new two-piece brass engine mount for the C01 add weight to the lower part of the chassis, features machined cooling fins and is also usable on Shepherd’s V10 chassis. Also designed for the LAB-C01 are the new front drive shafts that are suggested for the use with a solid front axle. The off-road setup system is machined from aluminium and polycarbonate and helps to measure and adjust toe, camber and caster on the front and rear of nearly all 1/8 scale off-road buggies.
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