August 6, 2020

Infinity IF18 Urethane drive belts

Coming from Creation Model are their new Infinity Urethane drive belts for the IF18 on-road kit. The belts provide high durability under harsh conditions such as dusty or dirty tracks, high temperatures or long finals. The belt teeth are hard and highly accurate offering good compatibility with the tooth profile and material of the pulleys helping to maintain excellent drive efficiency. Available are a 210T front, 432T centre, and 201T rear drive belt.

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August 6, 2020

Muchmore Impact FD4 5750mAh 7.6V LiHV shorty battery

Coming from Muchmore is their new Impact Silicon Graphene FD4 series 5750mAh 7.6V shorty LiHV battery pack. The power source is build from highest quality 140C cells for maximum power output in demanding classes such as touring cars and buggies with the high capacity making for exceptional run times for modified classes and a flat discharge curve for stock motor racing. The hardcase battery measures 96.5x47x25mm, it weighs in at 221g and utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]


August 6, 2020

Xray XB2 series wide front roll centre holder

Xray have announced the release of their new wide front roll centre holder for the XB2 and XT2 2WD off-road kits. The wider design moves the front upper camber link positions more towards the outside which improves strength and reliability while making the handling more precise and forgiving. The holder incorporates a mount for an anti-roll bar wire and it is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and comes black anodised for surface protection and looks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


August 6, 2020

Hudy black lightweight setup boards

Hudy have introduced their new black colour lightweight setup boards for 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles. The wrap-resistant yet very lightweight boards sport an ultra-thin design, an easily cleanable and tough surface and extra edge protection. The boards are available in four sizes for 1/10 and 1/12th scale on-road, 1/8 on-road, 1/10 off-road as well as 1/8 off-road and GT vehicles.

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August 6, 2020

T-Works A319 DLC-coated shock shafts

Made for Agama’s A319 series buggies are two new DLC-coated shock shaft sets from T-Works. Available as 57.9mm front and 65.9mm rear variant, the shock shafts are made of high-quality steel and they sport a DLC surface treatment, the same as the crankshaft coating of many competition engines. The slick yet very durable surface protects the shock shaft from becoming excessively scratched or damaged while ensuring super-smooth shock action. Included with the shock shafts comes piston mounting hardware.

View the rear shock shafts here


August 6, 2020

Losi Lasernut U4 1/10th scale 4WD RTR

Coming from Losi is their new Lasernut U4 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run rock racer. The TEN 4WD platform is recognized all over the world as the personification of strength and durability. The Losi Lasernut with Spektrum Smart builds on the TEN design and adds items rock racers demand such as aluminium shocks, sway bars and adjustable turnbuckles. Plus, it includes a full metric hardware package for worldwide compatibility. The Lasernut is currently the only complete Unlimited U4 FIS (Full Independent Suspension) racer on the market featuring all the technological advances drivers demand including the Spektrum Smart 130A brushless ESC and Spektrum 4-Pole 1900kv 550 motor providing greater efficiency improving run times with increased power. The ESC is waterproof, completely programmable and comes pre-wired with a high-current IC5 connector. Drivers stay in control with a DX3 transmitter, a Spektrum AVC receiver with steering priority, and an officially-licensed Lasernut race-inspired scale U4RC body/roll cage with two different graphics and colour variations. Working together with BF Goodrich Tires, the Lasernut U4 has a scaled down M/T tyres that have an aggressive tread pattern that handles any terrain.

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August 6, 2020

TLR 8IGHT-XT/XTE nitro & electric truggy kit

TLR have introduced their new 8IGHT-XT/XTE 1/8th scale truggy kit that includes both nitro and electric specific components in one box. The Next Generation Truggy builds on the championship-winning heritage of its predecessors with updates to the suspension geometry and drivetrain as well as the chassis layout that make it both easier to drive and tougher to beat. Plus, it includes Nitro and Electric in one box. The 8IGHT-XT/XTE has a combination of features second-to-none including large footprint engine mount, 3mm chassis, cab forward body, machined aluminuim shock caps, and so much more. The Next Gen suspension geometry has been completely revamped making a truck that is fast, nimble, and easy to drive. This includes a myriad of updates including wider front pivot with less scrub radius, narrower rear pivot, longer front and rear arms, and updated hub offset. All new suspension arms have been designed to accept stiffener plates that will allow racers to tune the flex of the suspension. The kit will include moulded plates with optional carbon fibre plates available separately.

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August 6, 2020

PN Racing machined 6-spoke Mini-Z wheels

Coming from PN Racing and made for the Kyosho Mini-Z 2WD and similar palm-sized on-road cars are machined 6-spoke wheels. The white colour rims are available in narrow, medium and wide specifications to suit all tyres and track width settings. While offering a cool and sturdy design their construction allows to add different diameter carbon fibre outer slip rings that do away with the need to add unsightly CA glue walls in order to counter traction rolling in high-bite track conditions. Instead the carbon fibre rings can be attached to the outside, not only helping against traction rolling but also reinforcing the sidewall of the tyre for improved durability.

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