New from Creation Model for their Infinity IF14-II comes this new set of USP shock pistons. Precision machined, they come in a set of 4, with 3 x 1.1mm holes, while this piston’s outer diameter is the same as the kit standard piston.
Last weekend saw the JConcepts Turf Nationals held at RC Madness in Enfield, Connecticut. Held on their very nicely presented astro turf track, the event attracted a quality field. Qualifying saw TLR/JConcepts driver Dakotah Phend take the top spot in both mod 4wd and 2wd, with the Team Associated pairing of Alex Kosciuszek and Dustin Evans completing the top 3 of the grid in 2wd, while in 4wd it was Alex K and TLR driver Aaaron Kothman. In the most popular class 17.5 2wd, Andrew Bishop came out on top from John Cravotta and Kaiden Voss, and in 13.5 4wd it was again Bishop on top, this time with Mike Rowley completing qualifying in 2nd and John Cravotta in 3rd. With the mod classes getting triple mains, Dakotah Phend was unchallenged and could take the overall win early with victories in both classes in the first 2 mains. In 2wd it was Alex K that took the runner up spot with Aaron Kothman completing the podium in 3rd, while in 2wd Kothman could go one better and get 2nd place behind his TLR team mate, with Dustin Evans in 3rd. The 17.5 2wd class was a single main that was won from 4th on the grid by Robert Smith, ahead of 9th placed starter Tom Bishop and 8th placed starter Aaron Rowley in 2nd and 3rd respectively as the top 3 starters ended the race in the final 3 positions. 4wd 13.5 was better for pole man Andrew Bishop as he won from Mike Rowley, with Brandon Campbell a man on the move to come from 6th to take 3rd at the flag.
T-Works have introduced these set of 4 damper extenders for the Tamiya TC-01 shock absorbers. Made from high quality aluminium and black anodised, they sport the T-Works logo, and are a direct replacement for the kit plastic versions.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Xray have announced the upcoming release of their XB2’21 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. The next step in the evolution of their XB2 series, we have no details as of yet with regards the updates but we expect to know more in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Having released the Hyper body for 190mm touring class about a year ago, Bittydesign are now pleased to present the little sister for the 1/10 M-chassis division called the Hyper-M. Having completely redesigned the project in order to fit the body perfectly on the M-chassis’ 210-225mm wheelbase it was created with the intention to offer a high performance product with a look that replicates the shape of a true sport car. Sold clear, it is made with high quality polycarbonate with protective film, it comes with wing hardware, windows mask and a very high quality and pre-cut decal sheet.
View more images of the Hyper-M here
In an effort to give more clearance for servos of all makes and offsets in the 22X-4, Team Losi Racing has released the 22X-4 servo mount set V2. This mount set moves the aluminium mounting faces back by 3mm and includes spacers to allow a proper fit for any model of surface servo. This gives more room for the servo horn to the mud guard and body so there will be no interference during steering travel.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
AKA have announced more compound options for their 1:10 and 1:8 Scribble line of tires. With the Scribble tread pattern gaining popularity among racers so the requests have increased for more compound options. AKA have answered this call with the addition of their ‘long wear’ and ‘super soft’ compounds across the complete line, with the line up now comprising of Super Soft Long-wear, Super Soft, Ultra Soft and Soft Long-wear, with the 1/8th buggy tires also have a Medium Long-wear variety.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Tamiya have introduced their latest version of the Raikiri GT, using the updated for 2020 TG10-Mk.2 FZ chassis. An evolution of the previous chassis, the new car sports a full carbon fibre top deck as well as 3mm thick aluminium chassis plate. Double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension is standard with updated CVA oil dampers with an optimised shaft length. The included Tamiya FS-12FZ engine is equipped with a lightweight flywheel and a thin TM-8 muffler as standard and utilises a 2-speed gearbox. The body of course is the real star of this release, based on the styling of the NSX GT, the Raikiri GT remains unchanged from its predecessor.
