Xray has introduced these carbon fibre extensions for use with the aluminium rear uprights on its XB8 1:8 Buggy. The extensions feature camber link mounting holes 2mm lower which allows to move link lower when hub rises to keep link in same position. Made from premium-grade carbon fibre material, they fit both the XB8 & XT8 and come as a set of 2. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
…to improve steering response without compromising the operability of the RD2.0. The chassis supports only short-size Li-Po batteries. In addition to the standard holder, the DRB-118LA holder can be used to move the battery mounting position further back. The upper deck is made from a slightly thinner 2.2mm material, designed to balance rigidity with the main chassis. Two additional upper deck posts can be added, allowing the rigidity balance between the front and rear to be adjusted. There are also threaded holes for mounting LTS high-mount battery holders, which allow for settings that take advantage of roll. Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]…
…tub. The new DS runs on semi-pneumatic tires that hook up on almost any hard surface. The RC10DS can race on surfaces that most pan cars can’t even run on with its fully tunable, 4-wheel independent suspension and with handling & durability superior to expensive 4WDs. The DS kit gives you everything you need to go fast on asphalt: the classic and near indestructible aircraft alloy chassis, scale road racing wheels with mesh inserts, molded racing tires, suspension arms, our alloy bodies, custom racing oil-filled shocks, shock towers, anti-roll bars, plus all the necessary high-quality hardware. Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]…
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…
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]…
…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]…
…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]…
…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]…
