Creation Model have introduced the new Infinity clutch nut clearance gauge. The tool allows to quickly measure and adjust the clutch nut clearance of nitro on-road centrifugal-axial clutches, ensuring faster and more accurate clutch setting during building, setup or maintenance. The tool uses a precision-machined aluminium adapter for accurate measurement in combination with a display unit that ensures easy reading of the clutch nut gap value.
Power HD have introduced their new G1 gyro specially developed for drift car racing. Its so called Dual System can adapt to different tracks and driver habits, the unit offers adjustable end point settings and it is compatible with high voltage servos. The CNC-machined case features a 2-tone anodising in silver, yellow or red colour and it measures 25.6×24.5x8mm in size while weighing in at 12g. All-black wires for stealthy looks round out the package.
Exotek have introduced their 22 Vader lightweight street eliminator drag racing chassis conversion kit for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series of buggies. The set converts the 22 buggy to be race ready for the hot new Street Eliminator/Slash No-Prep race classes springing up around the US. It provides the legal 13” wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no-prep bodies that are on the market, such as the ones offered by Proline and JConcepts. The pro chassis conversion set features carbon fibre made and machined in USA, a heavy duty 2.5mm thick chassis and side rail plates, an alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak-free front chassis setup as well as six heavy duty alloy side rail posts. Also included are a heavy duty alloy front kick-up plate, alloy parts that are finished in glossy black and silver cut to match the stock 5.0 look, and a 4-position shorty LiPo mounting to adjust for wheelie/no wheelie balance. The 2-level chassis design allows to lower or raise the centre of gravity for stability yet keeps the gear box higher to increase traction and keep the drive axles straighter for higher speeds. The 2-layer rear chassis also raises the rear roll centre which increases the forward launch traction while reducing side to side roll for improved high speed stability. The kit offers multiple weight balance options to maximise grip on the street or on the track and it includes a 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower to run a lower ride height as well as allow the use of an optional street eliminator body mount kit. The kit also includes a carbon fibre rear body mount plate that bolts to the stock 22 wing mounts for use with the Traxxas #TRA1914R body post set, it comes with a standup 3-gear Exotek slotted motor plate, steel hardware, extra large Exotek logo stickers, and an instruction sheet.
Coming from T-Works and made for most nitro-engine-powered vehicles is their new pressure box. The accessory was designed to allow for a more even pressure supply between the exhaust pipe, fuel tank, and carburettor, making for improved idling and better overall engine behaviour. The machined aluminium can will be inserted into the pressure line between the exhaust pipe and fuel tank with the box levelling the different pressures that occur at different engine RPM. The box is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised and with white T-Works logos.
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Following on from the recent release of the new GTX8 Nitro GT chassis, Xray have now introduced their new GTXE 1/8th scale Electric GT kit. The 2021 version of the EFRA European-Championship winning car is understandably similar to its Nitro counterpart, with focus on a redesigned and reinforced aluminium chassis whose rear section was reinforced for less on-power flex, which increases the stability of the car and ensures improved on-power control. The new chassis was also redesigned to fit both the soft and hard composite radio boxes without modification.
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Some new items from Serpent for their X20 and X20 FWD cars. First up are the new DJC driveshafts, which aim to reduce vibration, increase steering as well as provide a smoother operation due to less binding. Sold as a pair. For the X20 FWD comes newly designed front and rear carbon shock towers with new shock mounting positions to have a better setup window for different track conditions.
Yokomo have released two limited edition versions of their recently released YD-2SXIII drift chassis. Due to user requests, the Japanese company will offer limited edition models with bright red or purple anodised parts, with the front and rear shock towers, SLF shocks, and a special 7-step adjustable motor mount, the front integrated bulkhead and slide rack base all receiving the colour treatment. The specifications of the chassis are the same as the standard black version, such as the double-deck chassis which greatly improves the pitching rigidity. We are told that the coloured parts are not available separately so the only way to get them is by obtaining one of these limited kits.
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T-Works have introduced their new correcting tool for 1/10th scale driveshafts, a jig that allows to straighten bend driveshafts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the 2-piece tool consists of a sturdy base to rest the driveshaft in while the separate O-shaped and screw-equipped pressure plate allows to put pressure on bend driveshafts, allowing to straighten them without having to worry further damage. The tool is usable with driveshafts of more then 31.5mm in length and it is available now.
