Hudy have introduced their new black colour lightweight setup boards for 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles. The wrap-resistant yet very lightweight boards sport an ultra-thin design, an easily cleanable and tough surface and extra edge protection. The boards are available in four sizes for 1/10 and 1/12th scale on-road, 1/8 on-road, 1/10 off-road as well as 1/8 off-road and GT vehicles.
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Made for Agama’s A319 series buggies are two new DLC-coated shock shaft sets from T-Works. Available as 57.9mm front and 65.9mm rear variant, the shock shafts are made of high-quality steel and they sport a DLC surface treatment, the same as the crankshaft coating of many competition engines. The slick yet very durable surface protects the shock shaft from becoming excessively scratched or damaged while ensuring super-smooth shock action. Included with the shock shafts comes piston mounting hardware.
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Coming from Losi is their new Lasernut U4 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run rock racer. The TEN 4WD platform is recognized all over the world as the personification of strength and durability. The Losi Lasernut with Spektrum Smart builds on the TEN design and adds items rock racers demand such as aluminium shocks, sway bars and adjustable turnbuckles. Plus, it includes a full metric hardware package for worldwide compatibility. The Lasernut is currently the only complete Unlimited U4 FIS (Full Independent Suspension) racer on the market featuring all the technological advances drivers demand including the Spektrum Smart 130A brushless ESC and Spektrum 4-Pole 1900kv 550 motor providing greater efficiency improving run times with increased power. The ESC is waterproof, completely programmable and comes pre-wired with a high-current IC5 connector. Drivers stay in control with a DX3 transmitter, a Spektrum AVC receiver with steering priority, and an officially-licensed Lasernut race-inspired scale U4RC body/roll cage with two different graphics and colour variations. Working together with BF Goodrich Tires, the Lasernut U4 has a scaled down M/T tyres that have an aggressive tread pattern that handles any terrain.
View a list of the key features and more images here
TLR have introduced their new 8IGHT-XT/XTE 1/8th scale truggy kit that includes both nitro and electric specific components in one box. The Next Generation Truggy builds on the championship-winning heritage of its predecessors with updates to the suspension geometry and drivetrain as well as the chassis layout that make it both easier to drive and tougher to beat. Plus, it includes Nitro and Electric in one box. The 8IGHT-XT/XTE has a combination of features second-to-none including large footprint engine mount, 3mm chassis, cab forward body, machined aluminuim shock caps, and so much more. The Next Gen suspension geometry has been completely revamped making a truck that is fast, nimble, and easy to drive. This includes a myriad of updates including wider front pivot with less scrub radius, narrower rear pivot, longer front and rear arms, and updated hub offset. All new suspension arms have been designed to accept stiffener plates that will allow racers to tune the flex of the suspension. The kit will include moulded plates with optional carbon fibre plates available separately.
Coming from PN Racing and made for the Kyosho Mini-Z 2WD and similar palm-sized on-road cars are machined 6-spoke wheels. The white colour rims are available in narrow, medium and wide specifications to suit all tyres and track width settings. While offering a cool and sturdy design their construction allows to add different diameter carbon fibre outer slip rings that do away with the need to add unsightly CA glue walls in order to counter traction rolling in high-bite track conditions. Instead the carbon fibre rings can be attached to the outside, not only helping against traction rolling but also reinforcing the sidewall of the tyre for improved durability.
Coming from ARC are new brass suspension blocks for the R12 touring car as well as a progressive 20mm shock spring. Starting with the suspension blocks, the suspension hangers are useful option parts to adjust and fine-tune the weight distribution while maintaining a low centre of gravity. Available are FF, RF, FR and RR blocks all of which are machined of heavy brass material with the whole set adding up to 21.5g of weight. The blocks can be used completely or as a mix and match with the standard aluminium hangers to achieve the desired weight bias setting. Also new and made for the R12 are 20mm C2.5-2.8 progressive springs. The red-marked springs can be used front or rear depending on the track conditions.
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UK Shimizu distributors Schumacher have introduced their new Schumacher manufactured Shimizu 1/10th scale formula tyres. After many months of work and now built on the CRC wheel, these V2 spec pre-glued tyres are best suited to carpet racing. Available as one front tyre option in soft compound and two rear, medium and soft.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
MCD Racing have released first images of their forthcoming new DUOX gas-powered large scale touring car. The vehicle is currently undergoing several stages of testing with the final product being awaited to hit stores in the second half of 2021. No official details about the features and specifications are available yet but MCD promise at least a unique differential design and suspension geometry.
