Xpress have introduced their new 4.5mm and 4.25mm offset aluminium wheel hex adapters for the Execute XQ1 touring car. The 12mm adapters are machined from aluminium, they come black anodised for looks and laser-etched for easy identification. The different offsets help to fine-tune the front and rear track width and the adapters, that come as pairs, are usable on Xpress’ own XQ1 and also other brand’s kits such as the Xray T4.
Made for the Tamiya M07 Concept M-chassis is Yeah Racing’s new aluminium and suspension upgrade set. The kit includes essential parts to upgrade the steering and taking out the binding of the suspension. A bearing-supported aluminium steering rack increases steering precision whilst the ball-supported suspension pin mount reduces the binding in the arms when run at an angle to get rear toe-in. Also part of the package are the recently introduced motor cooling element, a front suspension mount as well as shock towers and a front bumper support. All parts are machined from high-grade aluminium and they come blue anodised to match the remainder of the car’s option parts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
BMT have released the new Evo3 aluminium main chassis plate for their 984 1/8th scale on-road kit. The chassis is machined from a different alloy material than the previous plates, making for different flex characteristics and thus improved traction. An updated front section shape and removable insert will increase front end rigidity and the item comes black anodised and it is a direct fit on the 984 Evo kit.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Following a first teaser Protoform have officially introduced their all-new 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 VTA body shell. Winner of the 1969 Trans-Am series championship with Mark Donohue at the wheel, the 1969 Camaro Z28 tore up both the streets and tracks with pure American V8 power. Protoform have captured its iconic look in 1/10th scale complete with deep-set grille and headlights, side louvers and triple-lens tail lights. The shell is pulled from a single piece of high-quality polycarbonate while still maintaining realistic front and rear undercuts. No more add-on front or rear clips are to assemble. The officially-licensed body meets all VTA class rules and includes a detailed decal sheet, protective overspray film and window masks.
Coming from Destiny and made for the RX-10SR touring car are new 1-piece FR Type A and Type B suspension mounts. The solid mounts are designed to replace the standard 2-piece suspension hangers with either lightweight aluminium or heavy brass items in order to fine-tune both chassis flex and weight bias. The mounts are available separately and they come with engraved markings for easy identification.
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Coming from HRC Distribution is the new HRC Racing 3S 6000mAh softcase LiPo battery pack. The battery is usable in all applications that require increased voltage, such as monster or outlaw short course trucks. The pack measures a compact 133x43x27mm, weighs in at 335g and fits most 2S LiPo battery compartments. It is built from 50C/100C cells, offers 11.1V output and it is available with T-type or XT90 connectors.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Muchmore have introduced their new Impact LCG HV FD3 3800mAh competition shorty LiPo battery pack. The power source measures 95.8×46.8×22.5mm and the battery’s low-profile design makes for an overall lower centre of gravity while the somewhat high capacity of 3800mAh gives ample running time even for power-hungry classes. The high voltage battery is built from high-grade 120C cells, it weighs in at a lightweight 186g and will hit stores soon.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Tamiya’s M07 Concept M-chassis kit are new aluminium rear arm mounts and a motor heat sink. Starting with the rear arm mounts, the parts are of a modified design with suspension ball inserts to prevent the assembly from binding when the arms sit at an angle. Included are four arm mounts, pivot balls and an assortment of shims to fine-tune the toe angle. Also new is a motor heat sink in blue anodising. As the motor of the M07 sits wrapped within the chassis the heat sink, that is connected to the motor plate, will greatly improve heat dissipation and thus the performance and lifespan of the motor.
