July 28, 2020

JConcepts Traxxas breathable chassis covers

Coming from JConcepts and made for a variety of Traxxas truck are breathable chassis covers. When racing on a loamy or topsoil track surface the inside of the chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts mesh chassis cover these worries are minimised with this simple and functional part. Fitting nicely under the body, the JConcepts chassis cover hugs the outside dimension of the chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing and bash conditions. The chassis cover fits snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached along the sides with the included hook and loop tape (Velcro) for easy access. The versatile part of the design comes from the mesh material, zipper closure and Velcro attachment which makes changing batteries or routine maintenance a breeze. The mesh itself is breathable and keeps out large debris while allowing airflow around the electrical items inside the chassis. They are available as variants for the Stampede, Rustler 2WD, Rustler 4WD, as well as the X-Maxx.

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July 28, 2020

T-Works T4’20 8.5g tungsten balance weight

Coming from T-Works and made for the Xray T4’20 mid motor touring car is a 8.5g tungsten balance weight. The use of the heavy material allows for a low profile design while still adding a good amount of weight compared to brass weights with the adhesive backside ensuring easy mounting of the weight in the under-motor pocket of the chassis. The weight comes laser-engraved for easy identification and it is understood to be usable with both aluminium and carbon fibre chassis.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


July 28, 2020

Team Bomber TB-AK12 pan car kit – Coming soon

Team Bomber from Japan have released a new teaser image of their forthcoming TB-AK12 1/12th scale pan car kit. The vehicle is a first for the company who in the past came up with option parts for Yokomo kits as well as general accessories. We bring you more details as they surface.

Source: Team Bomber [teambomber.jp]


July 28, 2020

Austrian IC Track Nationals Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Austrian IC Track Nationals was held at the popular Aigen track last weekend. In the 1/8th IC Track class it was Nejc Mihelič who set the early pace in free practice. After three rounds of qualifying Nejc also took the TQ in front of Leonardo Varga and Herfried Pucher as rain interrupted the 4th qualification round. In the wet Superpole race it was Herfried Pucher who took the win and joined Nejc Mihelič as direct main finalist. In the dry final Nejc Mihelič (Xray) set the fastest lap of the weekend and he went on to win the race followed by Herfried Pucher (ARC) in 2nd and Bernd Koller (Mugen) in 3rd. Over in the Juniors ranking, it was young Bjan Mikložič (Xray) with the win. The 1/10th Nitro Touring class was lead by Stefan Strasser in front of Christoph Rohrmoser and Lovro Susteric.

View the 200mm podium here


July 28, 2020

Polish Electric On-road Nationals Rd2 – Report

This past weekend the second round of the Polish Electric On-road Nationals was held in the city of Ruda Slaska in great weather conditions. In Touring Stock 13.5T Lukasz Mach (Xray) showed some great performance, taking the TQ and win and also the only sup-16 seconds lap time. Piotr Bigaj (ARC) came in 2nd overall from Krzysztof Ruman (Yokomo) in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here


July 28, 2020

Shepherd Velox V8.2 updated 2-speed gearbox

Shepherd have introduced their updated 2-speed gearbox for the Velox V8.2 on-road kit. The new 2-speed shoes are made from a more consistent composite material using an M4 grub screw to adjust the gap between the shoes and the bell. The 2nd gear bell is machined from high quality 7075-T6 aluminium and features a slightly bigger inner diameter to be able to set the correct gap. To update current V8.2s the items are available as an upgrade set. In case the M1.0 gearbox is still in use Shepherd offer a complete set including spur gears, pinions and all necessary hardware. In addition all items are also available separately for spares or repair.

View the upgrade set here


July 28, 2020

T-Works XB4/22X-4 IFMAR legal disc wheels

T-Works have introduced their new IMFAR legal dish rims for the Xray XB4 and TLR 22X-4 4WD buggies. The disc-style wheels are of the correct offset for both the Xray and TLR buggy and they are usable with all standard 2.2” buggy tyres. They are available as pairs or 8-piece value packs for the front or rear and in white or yellow colour.

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July 28, 2020

RC Maker A800 GeoCarbon HRB rear body mount

RC Maker have introduced their new GeoCarbon rear body mount for the Awesomatix HRB Horizontal Rear Body mounting system. Styled in RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon finish, the HRB Mount increases aesthetics of the HRB system, whilst also providing some improved practical features. The mount is more adjustable, boasting a total 5mm of vertical adjustment and the mounting system also features very closely spaced holes, rather than slots. This allows owners to position the body in five different positions at 1mm increments. This ensures the mount is always kept level, and doesn’t shift in a crash. It is also shaped to make carrying or picking up the car easy and comfortable in one hand, with the centre top section shaped perfectly for the thumb. In order to be able to use the HRB body mount, owners must either purchase the Awesomatix HRB System, or the AM126 Bracket first also.

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