SWorkz announced the soon release of their Apollo 1/8th Pro RTR brushless buggy. No details are known yet but it is understood that the vehicle will be based off of the S35E platform. We bring you more information as it surfaces.
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Xray have introduced their new C=2.0-2.5 progressive centre shock spring for 1/10th and 1/12th pan cars such as the X10 and X12. Marked with two dots the spring complements the softer one dot C=1.4-1.9 offering with the new, stiffer one making for increased traction, off-power steering and steering response.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Made for all 13″ wheelbase monster trucks is JConcepts’ new 1988 Chevy Silverado Snoop Nose body shell. JC revives a cult favourite with a completely redesigned body for solid axle monster truck racing. The 13″ wheelbase is perfect for the solid runners in today’s racing and with a proportioned width and “snoop nose”, the Chevy is a cut above the rest. The tucked front nose provides clearance for an assortment of tyres such as the Renegades and Firestorms while the shaved front and rear bumper faces the competition like a fighting bull. The main structure of the body remains a genuine Chevrolet style used from 1988 to 1998 and deep down represents the Heartbeat of America generation. The body comes clear, including paint mask for all windows and detailed Chevy and JConcepts logo decal sheet.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new ECX Barrage 4WD 1/24 scale rock crawler. The palm-sized vehicle features incredible scale realism, officially licensed Falken Wildpeak MT tyres, a rear “truggy” cage with spare tyre and LED lights. It is perfect for messy desks and messy bedrooms as well as crawling through gardens, mud, as well as your neighbourhood creek and can clear marble-sized rocks easily. A true 4-link suspension handles the suspension control and a stamped, black-coated aluminium chassis makes for a strong and stiff backbone. Included in the package, that is available in orange or blue body colour, is also a 4.8V 220mAh NiMH battery pack and a one-step USB charger.
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Coming from Xpress and made for the XQ1 touring car is a bi-colour aluminium chassis plate. The main plate is machined from high-quality 7075 alloy material and it comes black anodised and with machined edge details in red colour to match the remainder of the car’s colour scheme. The symmetrical chassis adds about 20g of weight while increasing car control on high-bite carpet tracks.
The recent third round of the Bolivian 1/8th Off-road Nationals saw JQRacing’s Carlos Guerra walking away with the win in the Nitro Buggy main final. TQ holder Carlos left behind fellow JQRacing teammate, Javier Rivera while HB Racing’s Nico Uribe rounded out the top 3 results.
Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]
Infinity have added two new optional parts for their IF14 electric touring car which are designed to offer increased steering angles, the latest releases being an aluminium bell crank and Ver.2 double jointed front CVD set. Made from black anodised T7075 aluminium, the new 18mm bellcranks have increased rigidity resulting in improved steering response. The newly designed shape of the bellcrank also makes it possible to achieve greater steering angles than with the standard crank. The Ver.2 double joint CVD has been released to be used in combination with the new bellcrank as they have been designed specifically to offer smooth drive at the extended steering angles that can now be achieved.
KO Propo have introduced their new VFS-FR2 Pro brushed motor speed controller. The compact device measures 32.6x20x9.4mm and it weighs in at 25.3g. Rated at 120A constant current and 1200A peak current the ESC is good even for low-turn modified motors and it is usable with 6.6V to 8.4V input. The controller comes with all-black wires, pre-installed with the Ultimate Booster 2, and including a 35V capacitor. With its adjustable drive frequency the overall throttle response can be adapted to a range of conditions, from low to high grip surfaces and it is adjustable using KO Propo’s VFS-FR Manager software.
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