New to RudeBits’ Rude not to! range of accessories is a water-resistant and Lithium-based shock and diff seals grease. Coming in large 10ml jars the lube will ensure protection of shock and differential seals, ensuring a long life of silicone O and X-rings as well as smooth overall performance.
Source: RudeBits [rudebits.net]
Coming from MST and made for the FXX 2.0 S drift car is a carbon fibre steering arm set. The kit includes machined carbon fibre arms, a ball-raced carbon fibre steering plate, a carbon fibre steering lever, as well as red anodised bellcrank hubs all of which make for a more precise and better performing steering setup, comparable to the KMW version kit. In addition the updated steering geometry allows for increased steering throw which further adds to the overall performance.
Source: MST [rc-mst.com]
PPM RC Racing have released the new RC-Cox high and low flex aluminium main chassis plates for the Xray T4 2020 mid-motor touring car. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the chassis offer a different outer shape compared to Xray’s original design, resulting in different overall flex characteristics. Available in a highly machined high flex and solid design low flex variant, the chassis allow to adapt the car to various medium to very high bite track conditions.
View the low flex chassis here
T-Works have introduced a carbon fibre radio tray support mount for the HB Racing RGT8 1/8th scale on-road GT kit. The set includes two machined carbon fibre braces that support the standard radio tray for improved stability and optimised overall chassis stiffness.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have unveiled their all-new Pick-Up body shell for 190mm wide 1/10th scale touring cars. The lid’s design is inspired by 1950’s hot rod pick-ups and although it was developed basically for bashing, it still offers a good overall balance thanks to the add-on rear wing that also makes for race-inspired looks. Beside the 190mm touring car variant Mon-Tech will also offer a 210mm wheelbase M-chassis and a crawler trail truck body in the foreseeable future.
Coming from WRC Racing and made for the NTX.3 1/10th scale 200mm nitro on-road kit is a 3mm aluminium main chassis. The part is machined from high-quality Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes clear anodised for surface protection. Using the chassis will increase steering, traction and stability in high-bite track conditions.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
Schumacher have introduced the new Contact RC foam tyres for 1/10th scale Formula cars. The tyres will greatly improve the grip and drivability compared to rubber tyres and they work well on both carpet and asphalt tracks. The 63mm diameter tyres come on grey spoke wheels and are available in two compounds for the front and two compounds for rear in order to help tune the car for many track conditions.
Pilot RC Products have announced the release of their race-proven Pilot Orbit Ceramic Hybrid bearing set for the Team Associated DR10. The bearings are precision crafted and produced from highest grade materials governing them the ABEC rating grade 7. Grade 7 rated bearings provide a higher tolerance and a deviation of 5 μm, allowing for better performance at high RPM. The bearings come pre-oiled with 1up Clear bearing oil for ultra free bearings and increased drivetrain efficiency.
Source: Pilot RC Products [pilotrcproducts.com]
