Serpent have introduced aluminium steering bellcranks for the SRX4 4WD off-road buggy. The parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come grey anodised to match with the remainder of the option parts. Designed to replace the standard moulded bellcranks the parts make for improved rigidity and durability, resulting in a more direct and reliable steering response.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Rumours about a possible new Kyosho 1/8th nitro buggy are around for some time, and now things started to materialise as the follow-up model of the successful MP9 TKI3 seems to be around the corner following the appearance of a first image including a features sheet on the Asian website rcfans.com. Still being an MP9 series vehicle, with all its winning pedigree, the TKI4 will be more of an evolution than a revolution of the existing design and according to the information available so far the buggy will feature redesigned steering knuckles with a different steering Ackermann setting, longer front A-arms and redesigned front suspension mount, all of which lead to improved stability and easier vehicle control. Also new are longer and reinforced rear wishbones as well as aluminium rear hubs that allows the adjustment of the suspension shaft height for a wider setup window. The successor of the 2015 European Championship winning car is rounded out by an upgraded servo saver for more linear and precise steering input, a new bodyshell with improved aerodynamics and a newly designed rear wing with two different wickerbills. Shipping of the MP9 TKI4 will start in March.
Source: RC Fans [rcfans.com]
Coming from Xray and made for the use with the XB4 4WD buggy is a 82mm centre driveshaft dogbone. Made from Hudy spring steel the 82mm variant is used when utilising the rearward motor position that requires a shorter rear driveshaft. The hardened dogbone comes with a black surface treatment for reduced wear, it sports laser-etched size markings for easy identification and it has to be used in combination with the 95mm front centre driveshaft.
Vigor RC have introduced a new fan protector and heat sink for the fans of electronic speed controllers. CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver details the add-on protectors are meant to increase the airflow pressure while adding cooling surface, which can lead to an eight to ten percent lower ESC temperature. The protector is available for 25mm and 30mm fans.
JConcepts have introduced the LiL Chasers 1/8th buggy tyre. Relying on a tread scaled down from the original Chasers, the small, rectangular lugs are angular in multiple directions, giving the tyre the ultimate bite for outdoor racing. It also has a lower, closer lug arrangement which gives exceptional responsiveness and bite in medium, high and low grip conditions. The wet and dry condition tyre has small recessed cuts in the top of the tread for extra edges and increased formability over terrain while the centre’s overlapping bar treatment increases durability in the highest wear region. The tyre is available in blue, green and black compound including Dirt-Tech inserts and also as pre-mounted green compound tyre.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Following the recent introduction of the RC8T3 1/8th nitro truggy, Team Associated now also released information on the electric-powered RC8T3e Team Kit. The E-truggy was developed based on the RC8T3 nitro truggy and uses a unique proprietary hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis specifically designed for brushless power with optimum weight distribution and superior handling. The RC8T3e shares over 90 percent parts compatibility with the RC8T3 truck, offering the perfect solution for multi-class racers. The electric kit was designed to handle and respond to changes like the nitro-powered vehicle with this similar handling characteristic giving the racer a huge advantage, as tuning changes can be applied seamlessly. The kit is set for a release in April.
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Xray have introduced optional front arm mounts for the XB2 line of 2WD buggies. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised the bulkheads are available in a 23/29 degree and a 26 degree variant to fine-tune the steering characteristics of the vehicle. The 23/29 degree part must be used with the optional aluminium front arm brace. Using the alloy parts in place of the standard composite bulkheads will lead to a more stable car with increased on-power steering.
New from Samix and made for Axial’s SCX10 off-road vehicle are aluminium footboards and side rail mounts. Starting with the footboards, the parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and sport non-slip insert details for a realistic appearance. The boards come in pairs and they are available in black, green, silver and gun metal anodising. Also new are aluminium side rail mounts, designed to replace the standard parts. They improve durability and make for a more sturdy mount of the composite side rails. The parts are available in black, green, silver and gun metal colour and they incorporate mounting positions for the alloy footboards.
