September 19, 2020

Pro-Line Axis body shells for MBX8, 8ight-X & RC8B3.2

As teased earlier in the week, Pro-Line have today released full details on the new Axis bodies for Mugen MBX8, TLR 8ight-X and Associated RC8B3.2. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the nitro engine and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your race buggy perfectly. To run the Axis body on the EP version of the Mugen or Associated, the battery must be no taller than 39mm due to the low-slung nature of the Axis side pods.

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September 18, 2020

Infinity small-parts box & case sets

New from Creation Model, comes their Infinity small parts cases and case sets. Coming in three different sets, there is the large hard outer case that comes with the 8 of the smaller boxes, each with 8 compartments, and a set of label stickers for easy identification of stored parts. The second version is similar but only comes with 4 of the small-parts boxes, leaving room in the large box for outer larger parts or tools. Finally you can get a set of 8 small-parts boxes, without the larger outer case but with the labels, perfect for storing small parts such as screws, washers and bearings.

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September 18, 2020

MiBorg Sakura D5S rear RCV driveshafts

Coming from MiBorg and made for the 3Racing Sakura D5S drift chassis are these new rear RCV driveshafts. Utilising the design of full-scale cars the driveshafts use steel balls instead of cross pins to drive the wheel axle, which results in less vibration even at high steering angles. This leads to a more predictable handling, higher corner speeds and less tyre wear. In addition the wheel axles allow the use of standard thickness bearings while lighter, pin-less wheel hex adapters reduce overall weight.

Source: MiBorg [miborg-rc.com]


September 18, 2020

T-Works TC-01 spur gear adaptor & suspension balls

T-Works continue to release new parts for the Tamiya TC-01 with the new parts focussed on shedding weight where possible. First up is the spur gear adaptor, which has been made from hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, the new material along with the minimal design, help to bring the weight down from 7.1g to 2.1g. Next up is the new suspension balls, again from the same material, the weight saving is 4 grams (8 pieces) over the standard parts. Finally the 24 piece ball end set, again made from hard coated high quality aluminium, helps in reducing the weight from 27.5g to just 7.3g, which when you combine it with the other two new items gives you a total weight saving of nearly 30grams.

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September 18, 2020

Kyosho Mini-Z 4×4 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Having been hyped on social media for the last few days, Kyosho have just dropped the all new Mini-Z Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. This sweet looking crawler uses an all new chassis with steel ladder frame and multi-link rigid-axle suspension. Featuring solid front and rear axles, the ring and pinion gears, in addition to other gears and components, feature metal construction to withstand the heavy loads under the toughest driving conditions. This car comes specced out with steel links and ball ends, coil over type shock absorbers, slipper clutch, an all new gearbox that features moulded covers and includes 6 pinion gears that allow adjustment from ultra-low gearing for steep terrain, through to high-speed gearing for smooth running on flat roads. The car is also full ball raced, factory installed to ensure the smoothest most efficient operation possible.

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September 17, 2020

Ruddog R2167 tuned exhaust pipe

The new Ruddog R2167 tuned exhaust pipe was developed together with their racing team to ensure optimised performance in combination with the RNX21.3 nitro off-road engine. The EFRA2167 homologated pipe offers exceptional torque and top end speed as well as low fuel consumption, ensuring balanced performance for all types of tracks and track conditions. Included with the polished pipe comes an L50 manifold that further supports the overall performance of the exhaust system.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


September 17, 2020

Rêve D MC-1 conversion kit

Rêve D have announced the upcoming release of their new MC-1 conversion kit for the YD-2. The car that won the R.C.D.C. All Japan E-Drift Championship as a prototype is finally ready. Rêve D main designer Hayato Matsuzaki, together with the development team and team drivers all worked together to further refine the kit and after almost a year it’s ready. 2.5mm thick carbon material is used for the main chassis, upper deck & vertical deck to optimise pitch & roll rigidity. The aluminium gear case, which has succeeded in reducing the weight to the utmost while maintaining rigidity, has been designed so that the gear differential unit can be easily attached and detached, achieving outstanding maintainability. The new motor plate design allows you to select the motor height in 3 steps without removing the spur gear unit, making it easy to change the settings. The MC-1 conversion will be available in 2 versions, the slide rack spec or the bell crank (wiper) spec.

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September 17, 2020

Team Powers high airflow cooling fan

Team Powers have introduced the latest version of their high airflow cooling fan. The casing has been machined from 7075 aluminium and sports 2 screw holes in the base so it can be mounted to the chassis directly, while a high magnet core prevents the fan from stopping when it’s too close to car’s motor. The fan is 30mm x 30mm and is 12mm thick which is an extra 2mm compared to the previous version for improved air flow.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]