Pro-Line are teasing the upcoming release of three new 1/8th scale buggy shells. The Axis line of buggy bodies has to this point only been available for 1/10th scale but that style will be crossing over to its bigger brother with Pro-Line set to release the new shell initially for the Mugen MBX8, TLR 8ight-X and Associated RC8B3.2. More information as we receive it.
View the TLR & Associated versions here
JConcepts has rolled out a sweet looking replacement motor plate for the Axial SMT10, AX10, SCX10 and Wraith vehicles, or similar models equipped with the AXI30491 motor plate. With the evolution of racetracks, high flying jumps are becoming the normal obstacle and it is inevitable that a driver will have a miscue and challenge the durability of the vehicle. Looking at the typical construction of the second operation processes on standard motor plates, it easy to see why bending is sometimes an issue. The design team at JConcepts has incorporated a honeycomb milling affect with placement more suited to surrounding geometry making the plate lightweight and very rigid in multiple directions. The honeycomb features add a 3D look featuring the natural aluminium while the rest is black anodised. Slight chamfering on the 3mm thickness material allows the rather beefy plate to look slim and trim.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
TPro release their all new line of LiPo batteries comprising of competition and sport packs. The selected high performance battery cells consist of patented components of electrolytes, which have excellent performance at low temperatures and higher discharge rates compared to other conventional batteries with a similar density. The competition line comprises of a 7.4V 8000mAh stick, 7.4V 7500mAh stick, 7.4V 4600mAh shorty and a 14.8V 6750mAh stick pack with XT90 connector, while the Sportline features a 7.4v 5000mAh stick pack with t-plug and a 7.4v 4000mAh rounded stick pack with Tamiya plug.
A great upgrade for the Mini-T 2.0 from Losi is this soon to be released aluminium servo horn. With the servo horn transferring all the torque from the servo to the steering bell cranks, what better way to improve precision and durability in this area than by replacing your stock plastic servo saver with this beefy alloy servo horn.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
The latest SWorkz optional hex-cell shock bladders are designed especially for the BBS 2-way system shock caps. The hex-cell bladders will make your shocks work better and gives a smoother ride in bumpy and rough track conditions. They are available in 2 different compounds, soft or medium, and will keep your shocks responding and rebounding better.
New from Creation Model comes this range of Infinity M4 UFO head screws. Made from Titanium, combined with the UFO head shape, they offer a lightweight design while maintaining a good surface contact area. Available in a pack of 8, they come in either M4x6 or M4x8.
The Losi Mini-T 2.0 is getting the MIP treatment as the US company releases a new range of upgrade parts for the 1/18th scale truck. First up is the MIP shiny CVD kit, made from high quality steel, they are built to last so you can make those crazy jumps and drive on those rough terrains with confidence knowing they will keep your car running. Next up is the race topshaft & idler gear set, designed to reduce the rotational mass of your car by 65% leading to quicker acceleration and better braking. Finally the slipper clutch kit includes high friction slipper pads for fine adjustment.
T-Works have introduced this driveshaft bearing spacer set for the Tamiya TC-01. The set consists of 2 blue anodised spacers for the front and rear transmission assembly as well as 4 black spacers for in the front and rear uprights. The spacers go between the two bearings on the wheel axles and the front and rear pilot shaft, replacing the kit version.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
