T-Works have announced the release of their new shock shaft dude maintenance set for the HB Racing D8 series of vehicles. The set includes machined POM shock shaft guides for precise shock shaft positioning within the shock body, as well as high-quality rubber O-rings, making the set a 1-stop solution when rebuilding shock absorbers of HB Racing kits such as the D819, D819RS, D817 or the RGT8.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Following a first teaser image Dash have officially unveiled their new R-Tune V3 modified brushless motor. The next generation of the R-Tune features a high airflow aluminium can with arrow-shaped cut-outs for improved cooing efficiency, a lower weight and minimized power fading during a run even in high ambient temperatures. In addition the can also features a special slot to meet the homologation requirements of IFMAR, ROAR and EFRA. The V3 motor will feature the same 2019 Reedy Race winning stator for a much lower internal resistance, an increase in torque and overall performance. The motor also features a balanced 12.3mm rotor to ensure a smooth power delivery with optional rotors being available to fine-tune the characteristics of the motor. The V3 will hit stores in 4.5T and 5.0T winding variants.
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
Sunpadow keep growing their new Platin competition LiPo battery range with the latest addition being a ultra-narrow LCG pack. Adapting the new 36mm wide ultra-narrow design specially developed for mid-motor touring cars the 4200mAh pack is only 20mm tall, ensuring not only a very centralised weight balance but also a lower centre of gravity due to the battery’s reduced weight compared to its 5200mAh sibling. The pack weighs in at 191g, further reducing vehicle weight and allowing to add weight where it is needed.
Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]
Xray have introduced their new medium and hard aluminium clutch shoes for the 4-shoe clutch of the XB8, XT8 and GTX8 kits. The medium clutch shoe offers increased slippage and a late engagement at higher revs while the hard clutch shoes make for the latest clutch engagement available from Xray‘s range so far and thus highest bite RPM. Both weigh in at 1g per piece and they are available as separate 4-piece packs.
View the hard clutch shoes here
P-One have introduced their all-new RS4 touring car body shell for 190mm chassis. Designed to compete with the latest breed of high downforce bodies, P-One’s lid features a low-profile design with a large front splitter, a round grille/hood transition, a pretty aggressive cab forward design as well as a long trunk section with reinforcement ribs for stability. The body is made of clear high-quality polycarbonate and it will hit stores soon.
Kingmax have announced the soon release of their new ultra high torque BLS7013 servo. The high-voltage capable servo offers up to 70kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.13s at 7.4V input. Usable for heavy duty 1/8th scale applications such as on-road, off-road and monster trucks the servo will feature a heavy duty, heatsink design case in a 2-tone finish. Full details will become available in time of the release.
Source: Kingmax [kingmaxhobby.com]
Coming soon from Yeah Racing is their new Momentum tool line that was developed in cooperation with former IFMAR World Champion, Atsushi Hara. The range will include wrenches and drivers, setup tools like ride height and droop gauges as well as accessories such as a car stand. Full information about the innovative tool line will become available soon.
1up Racing have announced the release of their new Lockdown M4 aluminium wheel nuts. Their low-profile serrations feature an oversize outer diameter and narrow inner diameter offering up to 200 percent more surface area to put the wheels on lockdown. Different from most serrated wheel nuts, which dig into and damage the wheel surface, resulting in excess flex, the Lockdowns ensure a lot less stress on the wheel for a better and longer performing rim. The the wheel nuts come black anodised, with a machined silver chamfer for looks and in sets of four.
