Team Associated have spent the last few days teasing visitors to their site about a new Short course truck to add to their SC10, SC8 and SC18. Although we have no further details we would take a guess that this could be a 4wd version of the SC10, but when we get more concrete information we will let you know.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
With a total of 8 Off-Road World Championship Victories, the Kyosho Inferno series has established and unrivaled record of success. The machine that was driven to victory by Team Kyosho International driver Cody King is now ready for all 1/8 buggy fans to own. With a revised design of the front and rear suspension holder adds strength so the TKI 2 can take on the hardest courses the world has to offer. Also, the battery position has been re-located to the front for improved balance and control under many different conditions. As the name indicates, you can discover what its like to drive the world’s fastest off-road machine with the Inferno MP9 TKI 2 WC (World Champion) Limited Edition.
View more details and images here
T-Work’s Racing has introduced a new series of machined turnbuckles for the Mugen MRX-5. CNC machined from titanium, these new and improved turnbuckles are lighter than the traditional versions, coming in at 9.62 grams compared to 15.06 grams of the standard versions. Available in different sizes to replace all those found on the car.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
Tamiya America have announce its newest member of their 1/8th off-road team. World class on-road ace Marc Rheinard has joined in a partnership with Tamiya America, Inc. to pilot the TRF801X at upcoming 1/8 Off-Road races in both the USA and in Europe for 2011. The 3-time IFMAR ISTC World Champion from Germany, has already achieved great success piloting Tamiya’s many revered TRF on-road touring cars. Marc will also be joining forces with fellow team member Lee Martin of Great Britain to take on the world in both the USA and European racing events.
I am looking forward to the new challenge racing the Tamiya 801x/xt for Tamiya America. It’s a bonus that I will get to race along side my friend Lee Martin and have someone to share ideas with in the upcoming nitro races in the USA and in Europe. The 801x/xt has great potential, and I am anxious to get it on the track for my first race in the USA. I would like to thank Tamiya America for giving me this great opportunity, and look forward to many great results in the future.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
Merlin Fuel have announced that former European Champion, Worlds finalist and multiple Spanish Nat Champion, Robert Battle will be joining their international race team for the following 2 seasons. Having also recently moved to Mugen, Robert had this to say about his new deal:
I’m really excited to be part of one of the best fuel brands around the world. They provide me all I need for my engine and my run time, so I cannot want anything else. We (my dad and myself) will help in the development of all Merlin products the best we can and we hope to offer to all customers the best option to buy. I would like to thank Nitrolux to support me during all past years. We keep in touch and remember, the track is open, and I’m ready to race!
Source: Merlin [merlinfuel.com]
More new items from Mugen Japan, this time for their popular MRX-5. Firstly they have released a range of rear anti roll bars, which are available in 2.7mm, 2.8mm & 2.9mm, all softer than the standard 3mm version. Also for the rear of the car, Mugen have released the floating rear body mount assembly using harder plastic that helps improve rear downforce without sacrificing steering.
View the rear body mount set here
Nosram have released version 2 of their Pearl evolution spec racing ESC. The dual xps.mod software boosts stock racing into a new dimension. The speedo offers the highest flexibility by individualized settings and a revolutionary superBEC featuring a constant 6V/3A output with 3.0-7.4V voltage, for unbeatable on-track performance.
View the full features list here
Mugen have released this new optional chassis plate for the MBX-6 as used at the World Championships in Pattaya last November. The new longer chassis helps improve the stability of the car on bumpy tracks. As it is longer it requires the new 5mm longer centre rear drive shaft. Mugen have also released new shock springs for the MBX-6 and 6T. A completely new line of springs, they use a thinner 1.5mm thick wire compared to the 1.6mm thick version used before. The colour is silver for all and the lengths remain the same, with 75mm fronts and 86mm rears. The new springs are available in a range of different stiffnesses and offer improved traction, steering and jumping over the previous versions.
