Having teased the G501 engines last week, FX Engines have released the complete feature list for this GT class specific .21 engine. Specially modified and tuned for the GT class, as the name also hinted it, it is confirmed to be a 5 port engine, with a DLC coated and 3c tungsten balanced crankshaft. This motor will sport a rear ceramic bearing and be supplied with 7mm venturi.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
Xray have released full details on their new XT8’22 1/8th truggy platform. The car is a progression from the previous model and features a new chassis plate with wider rear section for increased stability as well as mounting provisions for a graphite brace for additional flex adjustment and chassis weight mounting locations for easier balancing. New front and rear arms sport a stronger, reinforced design that minimises flex in high temperatures for better handling and steering. Stronger and longer conical servo saver spring has an improved adjustment range while an all-new servo saver with chassis locked posts for more secure installation. The radio box is now moulded from harder material for a stronger and more rigid design to eliminate tweak issues in high temperatures and is now mounted to the chassis in more positions to create a solid and more reliable assembly. A new lower front shock tower has improved geometry for increased corner speed and stability while shorter shock absorbers work together with the new tower geometry for improved handling. Finally, ultra-efficient pre-glued brake pads give improved braking efficiency and consistent braking characteristics.
View the full XT8’22 presentation here.
New to NathoBuilds is their LCG brass chassis flex plates for the XB4 and B74. The weight attaches directly onto the rear and front chassis brace, replacing the standard carbon fibre braces. This adds weight to the buggy, which can be fine tuned with the ‘pro set’ that will help with the weight of the rear and front of the buggy when using lightweight batteries or when running in bumpy track conditions. The weights can also help to find traction in very low grip conditions while countering traction rolling in very high-bite astro turf or indoor carpet racing. CNC machined from high-quality brass material which is sourced in Australia and is individually hand polished.
Hudy have released this complete set of 4 chassis balancing weights (4x 10g) and mounting hardware. These universal weights fit any car and are designed to be mounted at pre-drilled chassis holes or can be mounted via double-sided tape. Made from steel and laser engraved with the weight value for easy identification. Besides looking great, these weights can be stacked atop each other in order to achieve the proper chassis balance.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
For the Element RC Enduro chassis, come a full range of Factory Team links. Available in straight and high clearance (HC) geometry they are made from high strength steel and are nickel plated with a secondary black treatment. They are then finished with a laser-etched FT logo along with the link lengths.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
MonacoRC have announced new additions to their team with three new big driver announcements. Joining MRC as a brand ambassador alongside Coelho & Hagberg, multiple Italian National Champion and Worlds runner up Alessio Mazzeo will represent MonacoRC while running his Serpent cars, and he will now be sponsored by Nosram electronics going forward. Joining as their first offroad team driver, Italian Fabrizio Teghesi is a veteran of the Italian offroad scene and still runs at the sharp end of the field with his Kyosho. He too will run Nosram electronics as well as other MonacoRC products. Finally Swiss driver Michele Manzo will also join as a team driver for MonacoRC, the ETS finalist will continue to use his Awesomatix, Hobbywing, Sunpadow combo but will now also use OfficinaRC products alongside promoting MonacoRC.
RC Maker have released a range of their ‘weight shift’ adjustable chassis weights for the Mugen MTC2. Made from brass, they come in various formats, shapes and weights, including 15g, 16.5g, 20g and 25g versions and allow you to add weight to the front or rear of the car while machined slots allow for fine tuning of their position for more precise adjustment. They have also developed new 2mm roll centre shim plates so that you can run those higher roll centres as well as a new steering brace for greater durability and steering response.
These TLR 8ight X titanium lower shock screws from Avid RC are a must upgrade for your 8ight X/XE/XT/XTE/Elite. This screw set offers 2 left and 2 right-handed threaded screws with a 5.5mm socket head so you only need to grab one wrench when taking your shocks off. They also included a centre-drilled hole for easy docking of your callipers while measuring your shock lengths.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
