Muchmore have announced the release of a setup system stand for the 1/10th systems of Hudy and Arrowmax. The part is machined from high-quality translucent material, it sports an etched Muchmore logo and takes the four setup systems, wheel thumb nuts as well as the toe plate. The tool is small to save valuable pit and storage space and it can be stored in the original setup system boxes.
Coming from SWorkz and made for the S12 series of buggies is an aluminium rear hub carrier set. It is made from high-quality alloy for improved durability and offers an updated design with six new upper camber link mounting positions for enhanced tuneability. In addition the hubs are usable with the smaller 6x12x4mm ball bearings for a lower weight.
T-Works have introduced their all-new foldable shock stand for 1/8th and 1/10th shock absorbers. Constructed from black anodised aluminium and high-quality carbon fibre the shock stand is usable for most 1/8th and 1/10th shock absorbers thanks to plastic inserts with varying inner diameters. White markings for the front and rear, left and right hand shocks make setting up or maintain dampers a breeze and when not in use, the stand also acts as a power connector soldering jig and small parts tray.
Team Associated have introduced the new Reedy Blackbox 850R brushless speed controller for 1/8th competition applications. Track-tested and competition proven, Reedy’s Blackbox 850R is a versatile and powerful ESC capable of winning at the highest levels of competition. A wide range of precision adjustability, excellent throttle and brake feel, and durable high-quality hardware make the Blackbox 850R perfectly suited for 1:8 buggy and truggy applications. The 850R comes pre-programmed with settings that are suitable for most applications and track conditions. But by utilising the Blackbox PROgrammer2, the full potential of the 850R can be exploited. In addition to working as an ESC programmer, it functions as a battery monitor and USB firmware update device.
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Coming in early 2018 is Team C Racing’s TM8E 1/8th E-buggy kit. The car will make use of a new lightweight aluminium chassis, new front and rear aluminium chassis stiffeners, a new aluminium front plate and a redesigned aluminium servo mount. Other features include new design arms with carbon stiffeners, an updated centre diff mount cover and a new aluminium motor mount. The kit will hit stores February.
Made for the use with JConcepts’ Sling King Mega Truck body shell as well as comparable vehicles are the new Fling Kings 2.6” Mega Truck tyres and Dragon 2.6” wheels. The Fling Kings is the first true to scale, RC Mega Truck tyre, specifically designed to throw mud, dirt, gravel and grass just like the real thing. They are designed for the new JConcepts 2.6” Dragon wheel, making them even more scale in appearance. The bead of the tyre features a 3-step surface which provides a massive amount of area for glue to rest giving the utmost security for full-throttle mud runs. No details were spared on these mud runners, the V-type tread is replicated to a T and the top of the tread carries a slight recess adding a little touch of depth to the appearance. The soft blue compound which is recommended for dirt, grass and asphalt feels noticeably mushy and sticky and has expanding characteristics and tend to “pizza cutter” during flat out high-speed runs. The gold compound feels harder to the touch, excels on polished or hard surfaces and expands less during high-speeds. Fling Kings tires are complete and include open cell “React” inserts to support the grippy tyres.
JConcepts have introduced the new King Sling Mega Truck body shell. From the mind of Dennis Anderson, the wild and wooly King Sling was born. The ultimate Mega Truck, born in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, has a wild side, combining the brute power and durability of a monster truck with the madness of a mud racer. King Sling is a beast, and JConcepts has worked together with designers and builders to replicate this body shell to fit on a host of popular chassis including the Axial SMT10. The slate was once again wiped clean and the form started to take shape in the computer to fit and finish on a selection of vehicles. A lot of hand dressing took place to ensure the details were correct on the shell itself, not to mention the iconic wing shape and rear scoop treatment. Fred “Freestyle” Reep sat shotgun on this project reviewing the style, shape and decal creation to ultimately please the man, the myth the legend, Dennis Anderson. No superstar race machine would be complete without decoration. The King Sling is the first JConcepts body to include two decal sheets in the package that covers logos, signatures, flames and branding recognition.
Coming from VP-Pro is a new 6.5” 1/10th buggy rear wing. It is made from tough yet lightweight 1.0mm polycarbonate and its shape will ensure high stability, low drag and thus great high speed and jumping characteristics and a low overall centre of gravity. The wing comes clear and it fits most 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggies.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
