Italian company WRC have announced a hard front foam bumper for the STX touring car. Stiffer than the standard part the hard bumper will offer better bodyshell support at high speeds and it also helps to better protect the chassis on impacts.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Modelix Racing introduce the new M-4R Tuned nitro off-road engine which was developed by the Modelix research & development team with the input of international top level drivers such as Yannick Aigoin, Miguel Matias and Robert Batlle. Produced by Novarossi the 4-port engine features a tuned crankshaft and it is meant to be the most powerful and speedy off-road engine so far in the Ultimate range of engines, offering exceptional power through the whole powerband.
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Yeah Racing have introduced the graphite and efficiency upgrade kit for the Tamiya M05 car. The company’s third upgrade kit for the M05 addresses possible cooling issues the car can have when racing in high ambient temperatures with three individual aluminium cooling heatsinks with cooling fans and a aluminium fan mount will keeping any motor cool in all racing conditions. The kit also includes a redesigned battery mount with a lightweight, spring loaded aluminium and carbon fibre quick release that does away with any body clips and the like. The design also allows to route the battery leads out of the top for increased safety. The set is rounded out by carbon fibre shock towers and a suitable fan unit and all aluminium parts come in metallic ice blue colour.
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Tamiya have released official information about their forthcoming TRF211X 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. Information about the vehicle have floated around for some time but now the Japanese manufacturer has issued proper information about the successor of the TRF201 kit. The buggy will come in a mid-motor-only configuration using the TRF201’s suspension components and a resin material main tub chassis that was specially produced to offer a highly-balanced blend of rigidity and flexibility that suits it to any surface. Rear rigidity is further enhanced by fastening the rear stiffener to the carbon fibre battery stiffener. The aluminium gearbox can be fitted with ball or gear diff units to further adapt the chassis to the surface and included in the kit comes a lightweight bodyshell and rear wing.
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Coming from Hudy and made for their LED pit lamp is a suitable bag. Made for secure and convenient storage and transportation the fully cushioned bag has reinforced walls to protect the lamp from the rigours of travelling. Measuring 29x8x7cm the bag also sports flashy Hudy graphics and a strong zipper.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Tourex have introduced the TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres especially made for artificial surfaces such as astroturf. Offering a multitude of small pins and coming moulded from 50 shore rubber the tyre will combine high grip and optimised durability. The tyres come pre-glued on white disc rims and including TX 4-12 inserts.
Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]
Hot on the heels of the refurbished Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo kit comes its successful buggy sibling, the B4.2. Based on the legendary B4 platform the vehicle includes the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal-gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the water-resistant Reedy brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and high current T-connector provides smooth throttle control. The new LiPo Combo package includes all the features of the popular B4.2 RTR along with the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V battery.
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Available now from Serpent is the Natrix 748-e 1/10th 200mm electric on-road car. Based off of the successful 748 nitro on-road car the electric variant features a specially designed 2-belt drivetrain with double gear differentials, machined motor and layshaft mounts, a carbon fibre chassis as well as the fully adjustable suspension components of the gas-powered variant. Other features include RCCX SS shocks, carbon fibre shock mounts and top deck, carbon battery mounts as well as spring steel transmission parts, ball races anti-roll bars and an ultra low centre of gravity steering and servo mount system.
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