Xray have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming XT2 1/10th scale 2WD stadium truck kit. It is understood that the vehicle is based off of the XB2 line of buggies but no other information is available at this time. Expect detailled images and all information in the truck’s specification and features to be released soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming soon from ProTek is the new 170SBL Black Label high speed brushless servo. The high-voltage compatible servo features a black anodised aluminium heatsink case for improved heat dissipation and a reduced weight, it utilises a metal gear train and pulls up to 38.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.08s. Furthermore the dual ball-raced servo comes with detachable receiver wires of 135mm and 285mm and it is usable for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications.
View the features and more images here
Available soon are is a new line of Roche progressive touring car springs. Made in co-operation with Speedmaster Japan the 20mm springs are made of 1.4mm wire and they are available in three different specifications of soft/yellow TS2.5-2.7, medium/red TS2.5-2.8 and hard/purple TS2.5-3.0. The Japanese-made springs are usable with almost all touring cars that utilise low-profile shock absorbers.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
PR Racing have released first images of their forthcoming ST1V3T 1/10th scale mid motor racing truck kit. The vehicle builds on a touch yet lightweight aluminium chassis, it features composite front and rear shock towers, threaded aluminium big bore shock absorbers as well as a laydown transmission. The kit will also include carbon fibre Ackermann plates for the front steering knuckles, a carbon fibre upper deck and battery mount as well as rear aluminium suspension mounts. More information will become available in time for the release.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new +30g hinge pin brace for the TLR 22 3.0 2WD buggy. Machined from heavy brass material and coming laser-etched for easy identification the part adds 30g of weight in front of the rear axle, making for improved bump track handling while allowing to adjust weight bias at the same time. The part is a direct fit and it uses the standard suspension pin inserts.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Round two of the Asian Onroad Championship was held at Australia’s ACT model car racing club. With a spacious hall at the Exhibition Park in Canberra the venue offered a large high-speed track that was laid out using the proven ETS carpet with a couple of technical sections to keep things interesting, providing passing opportunities and close hard racing in all classes. In the 1/12th Modified class it was Brett Drayton to take the day’s win from Kerren Nottle and his team mate Mark Wallin. 1/12th 10.5T Stock also had Brett Drayton coming out fastest in the triple A-mains with Chris Peet in second and Mark Wallin, who scored another podium result this weekend, in third.
View the Stock class podium here
Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB C02 and C03 200mm cars are new brass battery mount plates. The plates are available in a light 55g and heavy 68g variant both of which are designed to up the car’s overall weight while also adding weight to the lowest part of the chassis which can be beneficial especially in high-traction conditions. Both plates come with machined slots for reinforced battery mounting tape and they are available now.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from T-Works are new titanium suspension pin sets for the Xray T4 and Yokomo BD7 range of cars. The 8-piece sets contain both the inner and outer suspension shafts with the lightweight high-quality material used reducing overall weight while keeping exceptional rigidity in the event of a crash. The T4 set is usable on the ’15 and ’16 kits and the same applies to the BD7-related kit that also is usable for the respective ’15 and ’16 variants.
