February 9, 2018

Xray RX8 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their RX8 1/8th nitro on-road platform, the RX8 2018. Changes to the front, but mostly to the rear end allow for a better adaption to various track conditions, from low to very high grip, as well as to soft or hard, small or large tyres – something that is crucial in today’s control/hand-out tyre racing. To start, the car makes use of an all-new aluminium main chassis plate with the front part sporting a new, larger opening for improved flexibility while an alloy – or optional brass brace – allows to reduce the front flex when needed.

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February 9, 2018

Yeah Racing M07 aluminium essential conversion kit

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya M07 M-chassis is the aluminium essential conversion kit. The set includes ball-raced C-hubs for a more precise and smooth front suspension and steering action, it utilises alloy front knuckles was well as 3 degree toe rear alloy uprights for improved precision especially on higher grip surfaces. Also included are lower A-arms that use O-rings to prevent the droop screws from getting loose over time and disturbing the suspension setting. The set is available for pre-order now and will ship from end of February.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


February 9, 2018

T-Works MTC1 hard-coated aluminium wheel axles

T-Works have introduced a hard-coated aluminium rear wheel axle shaft for the Mugen MTC1 touring car. The part is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes hard-anodised for wear. The axle shaft reduces the overall weight and it is best used in stock racing classes. Included come suitable cross pins and pin retainers.

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February 9, 2018

Hobbywing XeRun V10 G3 Modified & Stock motors

Coming soon from Hobbywing are the new XeRun V10 G3 Modified and Stock brushless motors. An evolution of the previous G2 motors, both are of a radical new design that does away with wide parts of the classic motor can in favour of longer front and rear end bells that are also tailor-designed to suit the application. While the 5.5T to 8.5T modified motors, intended for off-road applications, sport smaller openings in the end bells to prevent dirt from entering, the 3.5T to 5.0T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock motors will come with larger openings for added airflow and cooling. Both end bell designs are also available separately as upgrades. The updated can design greatly reduces overall weight with the modified motors weighing at approximately 161g while the stock variants weigh in at about 132g. While being lower in weight, Hobbywing claim the stock variants also produce four percent increased torque and up to 16 percent higher RPM compared to the G2. Also new for the G3 are a 26 percent larger front and a 6 percent smaller rear bearing which leads to more stable and smoother running motors. Both variants also come with stepless adjustable timing, in order to fine-tune the power characteristics. The specifications are rounded off by heavy duty solder tabs and a single sensor wire port.

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February 8, 2018

WRC Racing NTX hard-anodised alloy chassis

WRC Racing from Italy have introduced a new hard-anodised aluminium chassis for the NTX 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car. The main plate comes machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and it sports a dark hard-coated surface for wear and looks.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


February 8, 2018

Hudy ball joint wrench

Coming from Hudy is their new ball joint wrench that will ease and speed up camber and steering link building. The small and lightweight tool offers two slots of 10x4mm and 9x5mm respectively, one on the left side and one on the right side, that hold open-design ball cups while inserting the turnbuckle. As the tool does away with the need to use pliers or fingers it ensures both the ball cups and fingers stay free from harm.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


February 8, 2018

Capricorn ONE 1/10th & 1/12th foam tyres

Capricorn have introduced their new ONE foam tyre range for 1/10th and 1/12th pan cars. No detailed information has been given yet but it is understood that beside standard pan car tyres also formula and – in the future – also 1/10th touring car variants will become available.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


February 7, 2018

Speedzone 6000mAh 4S LiHV battery pack

Coming from Speedzone is their new 6000mAh 4S LiHV battery pack for 1/8th scale applications. Made from high-performance 100C cells the back measures 138.5×46.5x49mm and it weighs in at 556g. The hardcase battery comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balance and T-plug power connector and it is available now.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]