Coming from Losi and made for the Rock Rey crawler are several aluminium suspension option parts. The range includes an aluminium steering spindle set, an aluminium spindle carrier set as well as a front camber link mount, also made of aluminium. All parts are precision machined and sport a natural silver finish and they are made to improve overall durability while adding visual impact at the same time.
Traxxas have introduced their updated range of brushless-powered VXL 1/10th 2WD off-road vehicles such as the Bandit VXL, Rustler VXL and Stampede VXL. All based off of their respective predecessors and come with the powerful Velineon Brushless Power System that is good for speeds of up to 112km/h. To ensure maximum car control the Traxxas Stability Management will make for arrow-straight acceleration and sure-footed stopping power. Other features include steel transmission gears and precision steel turnbuckles and heavy duty rod ends for great durability as well as factory-installed electronics such as a digital high-torque waterproof steering servo, waterproof electronics and a TQi 2.4GHz transmitter. The kits are rounded out by body shells with all-new graphics.
Gens Ace have introduced their updated RS LiHV battery range for 1/10th and 1/8th competition applications. Made for the ever growing Stock classes is a 7500mAh LiHV pack of standard 25mm height and with a weight of 310g. It is complemented by a 6000mAh LCG battery of 22.5mm height and a weight of 265g. The 6000mAh variant comes in the new 47-series hardcase while the 7500mAh battery is wrapped by the 49-series case, both of which utilise 5mm bullet-type connectors and high-performance 100C cells. Next up are a 5500mAh Stock shorty and a 5000mAh Modified class shorty battery, both are built using high-quality 100C LiHV cells and standard 96x47x25mm cases. The 5000mAh battery however uses 5mm connectors while the 5500mAh pack sports smaller 4mm connector tubes. Last but not least comes a dedicated 4S 1/8th class battery with 6750mAh capacity. The LiHV pack is built using high-quality cells, it utilises 5mm tube-type connectors and weighs in at 584g. All batteries are EFRA legal and will hit stores from March.
Following the introduction of the new lower front wing and nose cone set for the Team Associated B64 buggy, JConcepts now also have a variant for Tekno RC’s EB410 wheeler available. The lower wing is an option to the tower mounted front wing that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The package includes the lower front wing and the nose cone on the same mould. The nose cone is similar to what would be found on a 1/8th off-road buggy. The lower front wing can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish. Recently, Ryan Maifield captured the 2017 IFMAR World Championship in the 4WD class using this item. Reports from the pit area revealed an increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections and helped jumping attitude in the tricky section of the difficult Xiamen built track surface.
Carisma Racing have announced the signing of former 2-time EFRA European Champion, Ellis Stafford to their growing team. The multiple UK national champion will not only lead the charge on track running both 2WD and 4WD 1/10th buggies, he will also be instrumental in progressing the designs, with real world testing, racing data and honest feedback. With the 4XS attending its first Worlds in 2017, growing in popularity with racers globally, and the new 2XS in its final stages of development, Ellis will be an invaluable asset to the team’s global dynamic, and each cars ongoing development. When asked why Ellis had decided to join the Carisma team, he had this to say:
The main thing that really struck me having spoken to Ivan on the phone, was his genuine desire to take his cars and company to the next level. We both understand this may not be a quick project, but we both want the same thing, and that is to positively bring Carisma Racing to people’s a en on, and to create both quality and fast, R/C race cars. I have a new found enthusiasm for racing, and am really looking forward to seeing what Ivan, his team, and myself can come up with in the future with the cars and the race results.
Source: Carisma Racing [carisma.com.hk]
JConcepts is well-known for their popular race events such as the Indoor National Series or the Super Cup Championship Series. Now the Florida-based company has released a quick list of all the 2018 JConcepts events, making it easier to plan race dates accordingly. All information, such as dates and locations, of the upcoming events, such as the Carpet Nationals, Turf Nationals, and Stock Nationals can be found here.
Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the signing of Bryan and Oscar Baldo to the Ninja racing engine team for the 2018 season. The Spanish frontrunners will power their Kyosho rides with Ninja’s high-performance nitro engines this season, with their campaign will see appearances at events such as the Spanish Nationals, the EFRA Euros, the Montpellier or Neo Race.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]
RMV Deutschland have announced the revival of the famous Nitrocross Cup for 2018. The opening round of the 2-race series will be held on the weekend of the 27th of May at the fast MC Welden club track in the south of Germany with round 2 taking place at the RCCC Coesfeld club near the German-Dutch border at a later date that has yet to be confirmed. The races are open exclusively to Mugen and Serpent drivers who will battle it out in 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. More information (in German language) can be found here.
