Made for the Fazer intermediate-level 1/10th scale on-road car is this aluminium steering knuckle set from Kyosho. Machined from high-quality aluminium the stub axles come anodised in a gun metal colour and laser-etched for easy identification. The parts are made to replace the standard composite knuckles for improved durability and they include a set of hardware such as screws, bushings, pivot balls and shims.
Team Magic have introduced a 2mm aluminium chassis plate for the E4RS III+ touring car. Machined from black anodised 7075 aluminium the symmetrical chassis provides a more predictable handling on medium to high-bite carpet tracks. Laser-etched logos in the battery pack area also add some visual impact.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Radtech have introduced a -4mm differential hub set for 1/12th scale pan cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in blue or black colour the set includes a left and a right wheel hub who allow the use of wide offset wheels as the hubs reduce the track width by a total of 4mm. The set fits Team Associated’s 1/12th cars as well as all cars with a similar rear axle design.
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Coming from Exotek and made for the Exo-Six conversion kit is a new aluminium main chassis plate. Cut from 7075 material and coming black anodised and laser-etched the highly machined part is of a complex design to retain stiffer chassis flex traits than the carbon fibre chassis while being 23g heavier to insure the lowest possible centre of gravity for carpet racing. Despite being stiffer the chassis is also good for the use on asphalt.
CSO have new aluminium option parts for the Xray T4 line of touring cars available. The range includes 4 degree C-hubs, front steering blocks as well as rear uprights and all parts are CNC-machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised and laser-etched. Silver chamfered edges give all parts a distinctive appearance. The alloy items are direct replacements for the standard composite parts and they offer improved durability while adding visual impact.
Serpent have introduced the latest version of their S100 200mm pan car, the S100-LTR. The kit is based on an updated, wider chassis that allows for multiple battery positions. Cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre the chassis is topped off by a small and lightweight T-brace that acts as the battery and centre shock mount while newly designed battery locators keep the battery pack in place. Also new with the LTR are updated steering knuckles with inserts that allow for king pin angle changes while the new single bellcrank steering system with in-line servo positions takes care of the steering duties. Beside the bellcrank steering also a standard “direct” servo mount position is possible. Another new feature up front are redesigned upper arms that do away with the previous horizontally mounted upper pivot ball in favour of a more traditional vertical setup. Other new parts include a friction-free central pivot ball system for the rear power pod, a redesigned rear pod plate and lighter aluminium rear brackets. The kit is rounded out by Serpent’s RCCX pan car shock absorber and available now.
Made for the R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro cars is a new aluminium brake lever from Kyosho. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a dark brown anodised finish the lever is a direct replacement for the standard composite part and it will make for a stronger yet more precise brake performance. The lever fits all R4 series cars including the new R4 Evo.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Reds Racing have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th scale brushless speed controller. The device seems to sport an all-aluminium case with separated areas for the motor and battery wires on opposite sides of the speedo. Also visible is a finely ripped heatsink with fan unit as well as an aluminium fan guards to keep rocks and debris away. More information and images should become available soon.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
