Absima have introduced a new range of drift tyres for 1/10th scale vehicles. Coming pre-glued on 5, 9 or 10-spoke rims, in a range of colours as well as with two different tyre treads the wheels make every drift car stand out both on the track and in the work shop. All tyres come on 12mm hex adapter rims and in a standard off-set.
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GRP have introduced the new Micro and Cross 1/6th scale off-road tyres. Starting with the Micro tyre, the tread was designed for the use on clean or slightly dusty tracks with medium to high grip. Smaller sized blocks make for good traction and and an easy to drive car. The Cross was designed for sandy and dusty low to medium grip conditions with the tyre’s asymmetric design allowing to adjust the overall grip available. The tread offers additional outer ribs on one side – which is not visible in the above rendering – to increase side bite in loose track conditions. Both 180mm tyres are available in the dirt-specific S-series and sand/astroturf specific P-series compounds including inserts.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]
First introduced by Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai some weeks ago, Kyosho have now officially announced the forthcoming MP9 TKI4 high downforce bodyshell. Sporting larger and steeper angled rear sidepod winglets the body is meant to offer an increased rear downforce, making it ideal especially for bumpy and/or low-grip tracks. The body is a direct replacement for the kit part and it is available in a standard 1.0mm or lightweight 0.8mm variant.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Ideal for Reedy’s 1216-C2 charger as well as other IEC 320 C5 compatible devices are new angled AC power cords. They feature a 90-degree angle to minimise the charger’s footprint in cramped pit areas. A standard 1 metre length is versatile and easily plugs into wall or floor mounted sockets, while the 50 centimetre version works well for table-mounted sockets.
Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]
Coming from Reedy is the new 5300mAh shorty LiPo battery pack. With its high capacity and 70C rated cells the battery is ideal for demanding modified and stock racing applications alike. It utilizes a protective hardcase of “standard” shorty dimensions, 4mm socket connectors for a low resistance and it complies with ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications.
Xray have introduced an aluminium steering plate for the XB2 line of 2WD buggies. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 material and it offers increased rigidity and strength for a more precise and aggressive steering feeling. With the horizontally mounted ball studs the steering plate also allows for easy Ackermann geometry adjustments by using more or less shims. The plate comes black anodised for wear and it sports a laser-etched Xray logo.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Axial have introduced the Yeti Score Trophy Truck in kit form. The purposely engineered desert truck features a solid rear axle and independent front suspension, designed for the roughest of conditions and real dot. Full-size Trophy Trucks inspired the distinct aesthetic and technical elements of this truck, right down to the solid rear axle while the retro inspired body features design queues from a 1960’s era roof-line, classic 1970’s wheel arches and glass shapes from the 1980’s. Giving this kit an extra bit of modern contrast comes in the form of fluorescent orange Method 105 wheels. This kit version will accept standard 1/10th scale brushed and brushless 4-pole systems and most major stick pack batteries. Precision machined aluminium shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling.
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Yokomo have introduced two new option parts for the BD7-2016 touring car in the form of a hard carbon fibre chassis and a soft carbon fibre upper deck. Starting with the chassis, it is designed for low to medium grip tracks and cut from a new carbon weave that offers increased torsional strength while being slightly thinner, providing a better balanced front-to-rear grip, resulting in improved corner speed and initial steering. The chassis is characterised by three slots under the main gear section and two additional cuts along the battery and electronics compartment. Also new is the soft upper deck for the use with the optional aluminium chassis. The softer top deck provides improved traction and a more progressive feel which translates to increased side bite. The part was in use by the Yokomo team during the recent ETS round in Austria, being a favourite among those modified and stock drivers that opted to run an alloy chassis.
