August 4, 2022

New Picco Oval venturi

Italian engine manufacturer Picco have released a new oval shaped venturi for use with .21 sized engines.  First seen as part of their recent P3TT Limited edition buggy engine release, the venturi is now available for use in all engines.  The ‘Oval’ venturi offers a progressive opening: the surface of a horizontal ellipse evolving more gently than the round opening of a regular restrictor. The result is that on a low traction track the engine has smoother acceleration for improved drivability and fuel consumption.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

August 4, 2022

RC10B74 FT LTC Differential Rebuild Sets

Factory Team have released new LTC (low torque capacity) gear sets for the RC10B74 series buggies. Available in metal and plastic variants, these gear sets increase the drivability and traction of the Team Associated B74. The new design of high tooth count and smaller teeth allows for smoother differential action that won’t lock onpower. These gear sets come with the gears and shims needed for one differential. Test drivers report that with the new LTC gear sets installed in the diffs, the car tracks straight out of turns while allowing the car to rotate more freely in tight turns.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 3, 2022

Sworkz S35-4 Arched-Bridge-System Conversion Kit

Sworkz have release this new Arched-Bridge-System. It was originally on the our S350 BK1 series arms, but they have now designed it to be changeable. The unique Arched-Bridge can be installed on or removed from the rear arms. They can be fitted to all track conditions even for the GT on road series. The conversion kit also includes new rear longer arms with a higher capacity shock system. The end result was the 2022 Euros TQ position and 3 Sworkz buggies in the A main finals.

View arm mounted to buggy here

August 3, 2022

Xray XB2 Graphite Extensions for Alu Steering Blocks

New from Xray for their XB2, XT2 and SCX are these Alu steering block graphite extensions. They allow for easy Ackermann position adjustment for fine-tuning on all surfaces and track conditions. The set of two extensions (left & right) is available in three options. The 1-slot extension gives most of steering and aggressivity from range of akerman plates.  The 2-slot extension turns outside wheels less, makes the car easier to drive, less aggressive and increases cornering speed.  The 3-slot extension turns outside wheels even less than 1 and 2, makes the car easier to drive, less aggressive and increases cornering speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 3, 2022

Flysky Noble Pro Transmitter

Flysky Noble Pro is the latest 18-channel transmitter with extremely low latency, adaptable to a wide range of models, stylish appearance and powerful functions. It adopts the Flysky’s latest transmitter protocol AFHDS 3. The steering wheel and throttle trigger can be adjusted to achieve both left and right handed operations. Noble Pro has a wide range of accessories, including throttle trigger springs, hand rubber and steering wheels to meet the needs of different users.

View more details & images here

August 3, 2022

‘Black’ Avid Truss 1:8 Truck Wheel

Avid RC have announced that its popular Truss 1:8 Truck wheel is now available in black.  The wheel gets its ‘Truss’ name from the internal ribbing that uses the strength of triangles instead of having straight ribs.  The focus of the Truss starts at the centre of the wheel so the tighter triangles help keep the torque strength right where you want it when applying full throttle, at the nut.

View inside wheel here

August 3, 2022

Gimar 1:8 GT tyre warmers

Italian company Gimar, specialists in GT class and former European champion of the category, introduce this new tyre warmer for 1:8th GT. Featuring a very small control unit with front-side warming belt connectors, the warmer takes up minimal pit space. Gimar is also the first brand that use the CUP warmer for the GT class that is more commonly used in 1:10 touring class. The tyre warmers can be powered by a DC power supply or a 3S LiPo battery pack and come in a Gimar branded carry case.

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August 2, 2022

T-Works release range of RC8B4 parts

T-Works have just released an extensive range of mostly graphite parts for Team Associated’s RC8B4 Buggy. Specialists in high quality and precision CNC machining, their latest product release includes three options of rear chassis brace inserts ranging from 2mm thickness made from FRP and 1.5mm & 1mm options made from graphite.  They have also produced a range of A-arm stiffeners in a range of thicknesses again with the 2mm option being cut from FRP material and the thinner 1.5 and 1mm options produced in graphite.

View full parts list & more images here

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