Coming soon from SWorkz and developed in cooperation with XTR Racing are the new Elliott Boots edition shock and differential fluids. Becoming available in all popular viscosities the oils will help to fine-tune the shock and diff package of 1/8th and 1/10th scale buggies, trucks and cars and they come in large bottles, making them ideal especially for 1/8th truggy racers.
Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]
HB Racing have released first renderings and information on their forthcoming new D819RS 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. Using the popular and successful D819 as a base, the RS variant will feature a new 2mm shorter chassis, a refined rear suspension geometry utilising a V3 shock tower that allows to adjust wing and body height while new rear shock shafts and lower shock mounting ball cups offer improved durability. The front of the buggy sees the addition of new 17.5 degree caster blocks as well as 2 degree included kingpins. Other features include a heavy-duty servo saver, new directional screw-type shock pins as well as revised diff output gears. Full information will become available in time of the release that is scheduled for early January 2020.
View a list of the key features and another image here
Coming from Xray is their new 8mm steering plate for the T4 series of touring cars. The part was developed to improve cornering speed as it offers less steering response and it is recommended for large asphalt tracks with long sweepers in order to improve cornering speed or for the use on very technical carpet tracks to eliminate oversteering in the chicanes. According to Xray‘s Alexander Hagberg: “[The steering plate offers] smoother initial, but more mid to exit steering”. The bearings are factory pressed into the black anodised high-quality aluminium steering plate which eliminates play in the assembly.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Traxxas have introduced the new metallic white edition of their monstrous Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 trail truck. The 6-wheeler Merc truck represents a singular vision to create the boldest and toughest all-terrain vehicle ever. Traxxas captures the spirit and no-compromise approach of the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 with an officially licensed detailed scale replica built on the new TRX-6 platform. Six drive wheels, three T-Lock remote-locking differentials, portal axles, high/low transmission, six aluminium long-travel shocks, and a stunningly accurate body with brilliant LED lighting make this truck one of the most advanced and capable RC crawler ever to hit the trail. In time for the holidays Traxxas now issues the new metallic white body edition, making it a nice stockings filler.
View a list of the features and specifications as well as more images here
Xray have announced the soon release of their new X1 2020 1/10th formula pan car. No official details on next year‘s variant of Xray‘s popular and very successful X1 platform are available yet but they should surface just in time for the release.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Samix have announced the release of another optional part for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks in the form of a gold colour brass differential cover. The part comes machined from high-quality material and while adding over 30g of weight to one of the lowest areas of the truck, improving traction and climbing performance, the polished finish of the cover also adds some visual impact. The part come laser-etched with Samix logos, fake bolts and it is usable on the front and rear solid axles.
Coming from Yeah Racing is their new universal wheel well marker for 1/10th touring car and M-chassis body shells. The simple yet effective tool helps marking wheel wells for easy cutting, and beside highlighting the actual wheel wells, modellers can also mark the lower body cut line at 8mm, 9mm and 10mm height, ensuring consistency when prepping new body shells for carpet or asphalt racing. A machined centre section ensures good view of the wheel axle and besides offering a 65mm wheel well marking the tool also sports an inner 56mm section for M-chassis body shells. The tool is available in black, blue or red colour and it will hit stores very soon.
Serpent have released first information on their forthcoming new SRX8e Pro 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based on the SRX8 Pro nitro buggy, the electric-powered variant will make use of its nitro sibling’s large volume differentials for consistency, an updated steering system for a more progressive steering feeling, as well as updated inclined C-hubs and steering spindles. The kit is rounded out by a new +15mm wing mount for improved overall downforce. The SRX8e Pro is set for a release in early December.
