Team Magic have introduced the new V-Gen front supporting mount for the E6 monster truck. The item is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium, it comes black, silver or gold anodised and is a direct fit to the chassis of the truck.
Coming from Ielasi Tuned are new nitro engines in the form of the Hummer7T WC off-road and Raptor.12WC on-road engine. Starting with the 3.5cc off-road engine, the power plant was successfully campaigned by Portugal’s Joao Figueiredo at the recent IFMAR Nitro Buggy World Championships in Perth, Western Australia. In addition to revised look, some internal updates lead to a lower fuel consumption compared to the previous version.
Coming soon from Kyosho is their new Inferno MP9e Evo ReadySet 1/8th scale ready-to-run E-Buggy, targeting bashers and club-level racers. Based on the competition-level MP9e Evo race kit, this ReadySet package represents excellent performance and value. While maintaining the exceptional flat manoeuvrability and aerial control of the previous model, the new chassis layout of the MP9e Evo shows improved balance for even greater control. The aero body has been designed specially for this electric racing buggy to enhance critical elements such as steering, traction and rough track performance. At the heart of the MP9e Evo is the new Kyosho Speed House brushless motor and ESC. The factory-assembled ReadySet package contains nearly everything needed to hit the track, except charged batteries for the chassis and transmitter.
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The 2019 Sunpadow International Off-road Grand Prix will be held from March 22nd to 24th at the Sunpadow ARC track in Xiamen, China. The prize money race will be held in 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggy classes and sign-up is available here from the 2nd of January 2019.
Coming from Xray and made for the XT2 stadium truck is a graphite composite rear lower arms. Stronger and less flexible than the standard part, the arm comes in handy when running in high-bite or high-temperature conditions as it offers increased precision in these surroundings. The arm is usable on the left and right hand site as well as in both rear shock configurations – in front or behind the arm.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from JConcepts is their new drawstring tote bag for 1/10th off-road buggies. The drawstring bag has a handy base design with durable material and it is comprised of multiple compartments with the largest area being reserved for RC vehicle resting space. Inside the large opening is a divider which allows the user to separate items, such as instruction manuals, setup books or generally small related items, from the vehicle compartment. On the outside, a zipper closure opens to another slide compartment that can be completely isolated from other items. Large gauge drawstrings are located on the perimeter which when pulled together clinches the bag at the top. Heavy stitching is used throughout to help maintain construction and the main material offers some resistance to moisture in select closed areas. Small holes are located at the bottom of the outside pouch for ventilation. The bag is topped off with printed JConcepts Racing Team logo for authenticity and brand loyalty.
The 2019 HB Racing European Race Days will be held from April 5th to 7th at the ARCF42 club near Lyon, France. The event is open to all drivers piloting HB Racing 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggies and a set of HB Racing Megabite yellow compound tyres will be included in the entry. The weekend will kick off on Friday, with Saturday and Sunday being the race days. Sign-up opens on January 15th and more information will soon be available here.
HRC Distribution have introduced the new Roapex Rhythm & Morph pre-mounted tyres for 1/10th scale monster trucks. The Rhythm knob-type and Morph tractor-style treads work on a variety of surfaces and the tyres are moulded from a soft compound for exceptional traction in most track conditions. The tyres are available on zero or 1/2 inch offset wheels in black or chrome-black colour.
