July 24, 2024
As widely expected following the former World Champion’s announcement that he was parting ways with Adrien Bertin, FX Engines has officially announced that David Ronnefalk’s Xrays will be powered by the engines that come from the same factory in Trencin, Slovakia. Set-up as a passion project of Xray founder Juraj Hudy, it has been common for Xray’s star factory drivers to complete their package using FX Engines. When long time Xray factory driver Bruno Coelho made the return to 1:8 Offroad in 2017 he did so with the Slovakian made engines. Former World Champion Ty Tessman who was an Xray…
July 23, 2024
New from T-works for the recently released IFB8 1:8 Buggy from Infinity are a carbon fibre Fuel Tank Guard and High Density Filter Foam. Tailor-made to fit the fuel tank, the guard provides added protection against heat, debris and more. The guard is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it comes including mounting hardware. The replacement High Density Filter Foam comes as a pack of 10-pieces of inner and outer foam. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
July 23, 2024
…released a Front/Rear Sway bar set for its RS1.0 entry level 1:10 Electric Touring Car along with titanium turnbuckles sets for both the RS1.0 and their MD2.0 Drift Car. The sway bar set controls the roll of the RS1.0 and improves its turning performance on high-grip and other surfaces, enhancing overall driving performance. The set includes both front and rear stabilizers, featuring three types of stabilizer bars ranging from 1.2mm to 1.4mm. This allows for customizable setup according to your specific driving conditions. The new titanium turnbuckles are lightweight, have rust prevention properties, and performance enhancement capabilities. Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]…
July 23, 2024
…engine mount split design for the Team Associated RC8B4 series of 1:8 buggies and trucks. The new set comes with separate left and right upper aluminium mounts that key into the engine mount base. After assembling the engine onto the mount and into the vehicle, simply remove 4 socket head screws from the top of the base, and the engine and upper mounts will come out of the vehicle without having to move the base and affect the gear mesh. Fits the RC8B4.1, RC8B4, and RC8B3 nitro buggies as well as the RC8T4 and RC8T3 nitro trucks. Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]…
July 22, 2024
…indoor and outdoor tracks! The Havana tread with develop to perform a double function. The central part guarantees excellent traction with blocks of horizontal pins split and alternating with each other, while the external part is made up of smaller pins positioned vertically to guarantee perfect stability when cornering. The outer pins of the tires also move ever closer to each other to ensure greater smoothness when cornering. Set official release at the end of this month, Havana available Regular compound of Super Soft, Soft, Medium and Hard, and Clay compounds White, Clay and Clay Hard. Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]…
July 22, 2024
New from Revolution Design is this top-tier Clamping Servo Horn upgrade for the Xray XB2’24 and XT2’24 2WD Offroad chassis. Made from 7075 aluminium, the silver chamfer and laser-etched RDRP logo add a stylish touch. The clamping design reduces play in the steering, enabling more precise handling. Offering the horn in 23T or 25T options, it is the perfect choice for those looking for high performance control of their vehicle. Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]…
July 22, 2024
…YZ-870C re-release vintage 4WD Buggy. Featuring a convenient drain screw, it simplifies the assembly of the aeration system while maintaining a look that’s close to the original. The precision engineering ensures optimal performance and durability, meeting the high standards expected by enthusiasts. They have also introduced new O-rings designed specifically for the drain screws on aluminium shock caps for the YZ-870C. With an inner diameter of 2mm, they provide a perfect seal and come in convenient packs of 8. These O-rings are essential for maintaining the integrity of your shock caps, ensuring no leaks and consistent performance. Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]…
July 20, 2024
Yokomo has released a new model of its BL-RPXS brushless speed controller which is now smaller and also comes with pre-connected 12-gauge black cable. The functions of the higher-end RPX3 model have been retained, but the size has been greatly reduced. Although the upper limit of motors used is limited to 10.5T, the program items are the same, so setup can be performed with the same sensation as before. In addition, the cables for connecting the motor and battery are pre-installed with intricate black cables, so there is no need for soldering, etc. The ESC program can be rewritten with…
