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November 4, 2014

Shepherd Velox E8 1/8th electric on-road kit – Preview

Shepherd have a first official preview of the Velox E8 1/8th electric on-road kit available. After collecting first experience with a conversion kit developed in cooperation with Swiss company TTB Shepherd now introduce a purpose-designed car based on the European Championship winning Velox V8 EC. The car features some new design approaches such as the use of a single 6S LiPo mounted in the same area as the fuel tank on nitro-powered cars with a suitable battery being available soon from Shepherd and other manufacturers. Taken over from the nitro sibling are the suspension, the 3-belt drive train and other features like the laydown steering servo. Another feature is the possibility to mount standard 1/8 brushless motors and ESCs as well as the high-end components of Swiss company TTB without any additional parts needed. For the use of standard components a 7075-T6 aluminium motor mount and a carbon plate for the ESC are included in the kit while the TTB combo can be mounted directly to the chassis plate. Also included will be a high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium chassis plate for optimized engine cooling with a carbon insert to protect the battery from heating up. The kit is set for a release in December with more details and images becoming available soon.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

November 4, 2014

Mugen MBX7R Evo 1/8th E-buggy kit

Based off of the MBX7R is Mugen’s latest 1/8th E-buggy kit, the MBX7R Eco. The kit features some subtle design changes and updated parts compared to the MBX7 Eco, as are the 7075 aluminium chassis with optimised side angles for increases strength and better on-track feeling on all surfaces. Also part of the package are newly designed front uprights with a trailing axle position and 8x16mm bearings. Additionally the rear hubs received a make over to allow the use of 8×16 or 15x21mm bearings in combination with the newly designed rear driveshafts. While being in the suspension compartment, the 7R Eco also features new 1.6mm shorter front A-arms to allow the use of a spacer between the arm and the pivot ball while the rear arms are adapted to make way for the new rear universals. Other new parts include a revised Ackermann plate with five mounting positions for the steering links, and a new wing stay to move the wing forward as far as 10.5mm for improved traction. The kit is rounded out by a set of 16mm front and rear big bore shock absorbers.

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November 4, 2014

Radtec T4 carbon bumper support & alloy shim sets

Radtec RC introduce a carbon fibre bumper support for the Xray T4 as well as several aluminium spacer sets of different colours. Starting with the bumper support, the part is made for the use with Xray’s T4 line of touring cars, it is cut from 2mm carbon sheet and designed to improve the rigidity of the bumper section while adding some visual impact at the same time. Also new are several aluminium spacer sets in dimensions of 3×5.5mm and heights of 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm. They are best used to adjust suspension settings such as wheelbase, bumpsteer or camberlink height and they come in three different colours of orange, black and titanium in packs of 10 shims.

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November 3, 2014

MCD aluminium option parts & Pro-Bite clutch

Turkish large scale specialists MCD have new aluminium suspension and chassis parts as well as the Pro-Bite clutch available. Starting with the alloy parts, they are made from high-quality 7075 billet-alloy, they come with a gun metal finish and the available parts include front and rear lower A-arms, a lightweight turnbuckle set, front and rear shock bodies, complete shock absorber sets as well as clutch bell carriers and an airfilter and carburettor venturi.

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November 3, 2014

Team C 1/8th off-road spring sets

Team C have new 1/8th off-road springs available in three different specifications. Coming colour-coded and in pairs the springs are available in a soft, medium and hard rating and for the front and rear. Colour dots help with easy identification of the black colour springs.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

November 3, 2014

Orcan RS 9 MH .21 on-road engine

German company SMI Motorsport introduce the new RS 9 MH nitro engine for 1/8th on-road cars. Based off the NR9 9-channel World Championships winning engine the RS 9 MH is hand-tuned for maximum performance and it is available in three different specifications for small to medium, small to medium-large and medium-large to large tracks. The latter two also include an Orcan engine bag and engine sack for easy and secure engine storage and transportation.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]

November 3, 2014

Pro-Line Pro-MT 1/10th 2WD monster truck kit

Pro-Line introduce the Pro-MT 1/10th scale 2WD monster truck kit. Based off of the Pro-2 short course truck platform the truck features a 3mm 7075 aluminium chassis and the new Performance HD Transmission with all-metal gears for improved durability when using 2S and 3S brushless setups. Also included with the partly pre-assembled kit are PowerStroke aluminium shock absorbers, the ProTrack suspension kit, Pro-Spline HD driveshafts and Trencher 2.8″ tyres on F-11 wheels. The package is rounded out by a Sentinel clear truck body and the Secure-Loc body mounts.

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November 3, 2014

Imbue 12mm brass shock pistons

Hot on the heels of the 1/8th scale brass shock pistons Imbue announce the release of 12mm 1/10th variants. The pistons are meant to improve bump handling, they make for plusher landings and smoother vehicle response. Initially available in 3×1.35mm hole configuration, the hole selection works well on both outdoor and indoor tracks, with tapered holes on one side to allow tuning for faster rebound or dampening. Included are standard and tight fit sealing bands for a perfect fit and to eliminate blow-by and friction. The pistons fit TLR, Associated, and Kyosho vehicles as well as and other brands that utilise a 3mm mounting shaft.

Source: Imbue [imbuemotorsports.com]