November 8, 2019

RPM Tenacity SCT/DB/T chassis skid plates

Coming from RPM is a new skid plate set for the Losi Tenacity SCT, DB and T vehicles that helps to bulletproof the popular trucks. The front and rear skid plates are designed to fit both the moulded chassis version of the Tenacity as well as the aluminium chassis option. A key breakage area of the moulded Tenacity chassis is the area located just behind the front bulkhead mounting screws. By tying together the four bulkhead mounting screws with the two screws holding the steering mounting posts in place, the plate beefs up the strength and durability of the entire front end of the chassis, helping to reduce that pesky breakage problem while adding some much needed abrasion resistance to the chassis. As for the aluminium chassis, the skid plates will not only increase the longevity of the valuable alloy main plate, they will also significantly reduce the amount of scuffs and scratches it will receive since the skid plates are the lowest impact point on the chassis. Out back, the rear skid plate adds some much needed abrasion and wear protection for both the moulded composite and aluminium chassis. Drivers will also encounter less build-up of dirt and debris between the chassis and the lower rear bumper mount since the rear skid plate sits lower than the bumper mount. Both the front and rear skid plate are moulded from high-quality nylon material for durability and they come including mounting hardware.

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November 7, 2019

STRC Enduro aluminium bumper options

As the Element RC Enduro trail truck series continues to gain popularity and become a serious contender in the scale crawler segment, ST Racing Concepts is keeping the option parts coming to allow hobbyists to continue customising their rig. First up made for everyone looking to have a cage-style body setup for the rear of the Enduro, STRC bring a CNC machined aluminium rear bumper eliminator brace that gives the Enduro a clean look while providing more strength and rigidity to the rear part of the chassis rails. Also new is a CNC machined heavy duty aluminium front bumper mount that offers the right amount of durability and looks for the front end of the Enduro while not adding too much extra weight to the higher parts of the rig. Both parts are available in black, gun metal, limited edition red, and silver anodising.

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November 7, 2019

Losi 1/18 Mini-T 2.0 2WD RTR Stadium Truck

Losi have introduced their new 1/18th scale Mini-T 2.0 2WD ready-to-run stadium truck. Reinvented with modern technology and Team Losi Racing engineering, the Losi Mini-T 2.0 truck honours the heritage of the original Mini-T with features and options never dreamed of back in the day. With suspension geometry updated and taken from the TLR 22 platform and the inclusion of waterproof electronics with a 2.4Ghz radio system, everything takes a step above the original truck. RC enthusiasts looking for something small, but with the performance of a 1/10 scale vehicle will find plenty to love in the Mini-T 2.0. It features a mid-motor configuration for better balance, oil filled shocks, aluminium chassis, and a full range of option parts all in a total ready-to-run package. The truck will become available in three different body colour options.

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November 7, 2019

Samix Enduro aluminium lower shock mounts

Samix have introduced their new aluminium lower shock and suspension link mounts for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come black or blue anodised for added surface protection and good looks. Using the mounts of the stock parts will provide improved rigidity and durability while eliminating unwanted flex. The sets include four laser-etched mounts, enough to outfit a complete truck.

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November 7, 2019

Team Raffee hardened steel centre driveshafts

Coming from Team Raffee are new HD hardened steel centre driveshafts that are usable for most 1/10th trail trucks and crawlers. Made of high-quality hardened steel, the rebuildable design centre driveshafts feature O-ring retained cross pins, precision CVD joints for smooth operation and 11mm long M3 thread pins with 2.4mm pin diameter. Four different shafts of 85-114mm, 98-126mm, 110-138mm or 122-151mm length are available.

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November 7, 2019

Yeah Racing TRX-4 waterproof micro servo

Yeah Racing have introduced a waterproof micro servo for the Traxxas TRX-4 and TRX-6 trail trucks. Featuring full metal gears for durability and reliability the servo is capable of up to 2.6kg-cm of torque an it is a direct replacement for the standard diff locking and gear changing Traxxas servo. A long black-colour receiver wire and the included servo arms allow the use in other vehicles.

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November 5, 2019

JConcepts Landmines 1.9” performance scaler tyre

Coming from JConcepts is their all-new Landmines 1.9” performance scaler tyre. The tyre, developed over a 2-year period of testing, tuning and analysis have reached the summit and now available to the crawling enthusiast. The design starts with a robust carcass carefully shaped and sized for a multitude of conditions and capable of completing those difficult courses while being down-to-earth enough to carry a scale appearance. The team spent considerable time with the split-block centre design which has been sliced, stepped and recessed for flexibility and contortion over sharp, loose and polished surfaces. The Landmines have alternating solid and cavity pads which is ideal for transitioning from smooth dirt or pavement into dirt, mud and rocky terrain. Moving toward the edges of the carcass, the scaling tyre has horizontal grippy pads with edge and channels to provide additional forward climbing bite. Down within the tread, a lightning pattern, knob plots and connector bars pull the design together to work together at shallow and deep sinking positions. Once power is applied to the vehicle, the tread spacing opens which allows for deep digging, making it a great working tyre in dirt and muddy conditions. As the tread rolls down the sidewall, a whole new course of tread and side-lugging is applied. A grippy radial ring provides a consistent rubber contact patch in pinched conditions while in the vertical plane, new traction bars alternate between angular and island mapping for squeeze grip. The flexibility of the green compound combined with the lug arrangement gives the tire a grippy feel but still maintains that all important scale and performance look. The overall height provides plenty of ground clearance for an abundance of terrain and bossed side-wall logos read with beauty and balance. The tyres include a soft open cell foam insert capable of standing up to the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


November 5, 2019

Picco Rebel XL off-road pullstart engine

Kyosho Europe have introduced the new Picco Rebel XL off-road pullstart engine for 1/8th buggies and trucks. The upsized, non-race-legal engine is of a 3-ports design for maximum performance and a smooth power delivery with extra vertical ports making for additional oomph as it is needed for heavy monster trucks and all-purpose bashing. Utilising new 2019/20 materials and machining the European-made power plant offers super long life and durability and it is available now.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]