WRC introduce new composite shock parts for the STX 2014 touring car. Moulded from graphite reinforced material the parts are very hard and they offer a higher crash resistance than the stock plastics. Included are four upper shock mounts with bleeding hole, four spring retainers and four lower ball cups.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
ZZRacing have new titanium and stainless steel hex socket screw kits available for a variety of chassis such as the Serpent SRX2, the Tamiya TRF418, Hot Bodies R10 and Team Associated B5. There are also coming kits for the Xray XB4 2014, XB4 2WD as well as the Team Durango DETC410 and DEX210v2. The sets are made as a direct replacement for the stock steel screws, they save weight, add durability and a certain amount of bling to the chassis.
Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]
Following the introduction of the DCV double joint driveshafts, Team Associated have more optional parts for the TC6.1 and TC6.2 touring car available. First up is a fan mount set suitable for all TC6 series cars up to the current TC6.2. Using a fan for additional motor cooling duties is helpful when racing both modified and stock motors or when racing in high ambient temperatures. Included is a fan, a blue anodised aluminium mounting bracket and hardware.
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Duratrax now have their Pit Stand line of car, tool and shock stands available in black colour too. In addition to the already existing blue versions, the new, dark colour variants sport the same features such as a sturdy, high-impact construction from polystyrene and aluminium, and the stands can be stored flat when not in use saving workbench and pit bag space. Available are four different variants for cars, trucks, tools and shock absorbers.
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Team Associated introduce these DCV double joint driveshafts for the TC6.1 and TC6.2. The dual joint design improves the efficiency and eliminates most of the unwanted wheel chatter at high steering angles. All parts are also available separately for easy service and maintenance.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
French company RB not only have new buggy engines to offer but also two updated .12 TXR engines. First up is the TXR LS3 long stroke, a 3-port engine with lightened 11.9mm turbo crank shaft, competition conrod, 11.9mm main bearing and an O-ring sealed turbo combustion camber insert. The 1/10th 200mm engine also features an aluminium slide carburettor with composite insulator and a 5.48mm venturi insert. The same engine is also available with a bi-balanced, lightened and silicone filled crankshaft and a ceramic main bearing, to extract an even higher performance. Both the standard and the bi-balanced version are available as engine only or including an EFRA2668 in-line pipe.
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Novarossi have a new 1/8 on-rad INS box available. It is of a new low-profile design and sports a diameter of 50mm while being 34mm high. Specially designed to reduce the air intake noise without sacrificing performance the box weights in at only 23g and comes as black and red version.
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Following the aluminium main chassis for the Xray T4’14, Arrowmax now also have an alloy lower deck for the Hot Bodies TCXX available. CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a polished natural finish the part is best used on high grip surfaces such as high traction carpet. The main chassis is a direct replacement for the kit’s carbon part and available very soon.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
