Zero Tribe have introduced new ultra low shock towers for the Yokomo DB8-2018 touring car that allow to run Xray’s ULP or Axon’s High Big Bore shock absorbers. The shock stays are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and using them in combination with the ultra short shock absorbers will lower the car’s overall centre of gravity for improved handling especially on high to very high bite surfaces.
Team Associated have announced their newest 1/10 scale 4WD electric touring car kit, the TC7.2 Factory Team Kit, the next generation in the TC7 lineage. With current touring car platforms reaching higher plateaus of precision and performance, the engineers behind the doors of Area 51 wasted no time to ensure that the TC7 exceeds expectations. The TC7.2 comes packed with a host of new components and the features necessary to keep drivers on top. As the on-road market advances at an ever-increasing rate, more is demanded from the chassis to accommodate the ultra-competitive racing classes. A successor to the TC7.1, the TC7.2 maintains the proven suspension geometry, but adds refinement to chassis balance and the flex necessary for today’s racing class. The centrally positioned IFM Inline Flex Mount motor mount adds several mounting configurations to help fine-tune chassis flex to the racing surface, and has an integral mounting position for an optional chassis pitch control system PCS. The TC7.2 also carries an all-new aluminium rear gear differential for the ultimate in precision and heat dissipation, as well as an ultra-light front spool assembly. Along with a list of new features, the TC7.2 Factory Team gives drivers everything they need to race at the highest level. The kit is set for a release in September.
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Raceform RC have introduced their all-new wheel arc cutter for 1/10th scale on-road body shells. The tool is adjustable from 60mm to 70mm diameter and it works with any standard hobby knife blade. The ball-raced design ensures fully round wheel arcs and the secured position design will make sure the tool stays in place even when a second or third cut is necessary, eliminating unsightly second cut lines. Due to the tool’s design the blade is not exposed during cutting, ensuring save and convenient usage with bodies of up to 1mm thickness.
Zero Tribe from Japan have introduced their new Stock conversion kit as well as a hard chassis and narrow upper deck for the Xray T4 2018 and 2017 kits. Starting with the Stock racing conversion, the set includes new large diameter middle layshaft pulleys as well as new standard and low-friction belts to ensure full compatibility with the standard spool and diff gears. Also part of the package is a 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck. Using the conversion will make for reduced drivetrain drag thanks to the larger centre pulleys which can lead to 0.1s lower lap times, better rolling feeling in corners and also improved drivetrain efficiency.
Japanese brand Team Bomber has introduced a 400mm roll of 30mm wide heavy duty body repair tape. The tape is best used to prevent damages in delicate areas such as wheel wells but also comes in handy when repairing already damaged body shells. The transparent film is of moderate thickness, thin enough to not disturb the look but thick enough to protect the body from becoming damaged further.
Bezerk RC have announced the release of their new carbon fibre motor spacer. The part is machined from high-quality 3.0mm carbon fibre but any other thickness is available upon request. Two holes are countersunk, 2.0mm and above thicknesses, to allow owners to attach it to the motor, making mounting of the while assembly much easier. These spacers are useful on pan cars to balance your rear pod, or on the MG Evo to allow better motor clearance.
Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]
Team Associated have introduced their new Factory Team body reamer. The extruded, lightweight body ensures good grip and hole diameters laser-etched in the tip give full control over the hole diameter. A protective metal cap guarantees safe and convenient storage and transportation and the sturdy, all-metal construction and attractive black finish with Factory Team logo let the tool stand out.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Coming from Arrowmax is their new professional Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD series rim remover. The handy tool allows for hassle-free rim removal on Tamiya’s popular 1/32 Mini 4WD cars and it is made of black anodised aluminium and sports Arrowmax’s signature honeycomb design and black/golden colours.
