January 23, 2018

Picco V1-3518 & S1-1218 nitro engines

Coming from Picco are the new V1-3518 Team DLC Ceramic and S1-2918 Team nitro engines. Starting with the V1-3518, the power plant is an updated version of the engine that won last year’s 1/8th Buggy Euros in Sweden. The 5-port cylinder, paired with the long stroke design, provides plenty of power throughout the whole power band. The crankshaft received an DLC treatment in order to increase its durability even in the most demanding off-road situation and it rotates in a Swiss-made ceramic rear bearing. The carburettor sports the latest double bottom-end adjustment for fine-tuning and improved reliability and the engine is rounded out by a new cooling head design.

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January 22, 2018

MCD Racing XR5 Max 1/5th rally cross kit

MCD Racing from Turkey have introduced their new XR5 Max Factory Team Spec 1/5th scale gas-powered rally cross kit. A long wheelbase variant of the existing XR5, the Max offers an extended wheelbase, a wider track and an all-new body shell. Other newly introduced features include reinforced rear stiffeners, an alloy layshaft carrier, new alloy shock bodies and shock towers as well as the aforementioned redesigned LWB chassis.

View a list of the features and more images here


January 22, 2018

Xray NT1 2018 200mm kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their forthcoming NT1 2018 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. No official information about the new features and specifications are available yet but racers can expect wisely made changes to the double IFMAR World Championship platform.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 22, 2018

PSM R6 titanium front axles

Coming from PSM and made for the Team Associated R6 series of cars is a set of titanium front axles. They are made of high-quality grade 5 material and weigh in at only 1g per piece. The shafts are a direct fit and greatly reduce the unsprung weight of the front end for improved overall suspension performance.

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January 21, 2018

Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 BL speed controller

Castle Creations have introduced the fourth generation of their popular Sidewinder brushless speed controller, the Sidewinder 4. The all- new and improved ESC builds upon Castle’s most popular platform – the Sidewinder 3. The the fourth generation is the first platform running Cryo-Drive technology which reduces operating temperatures in all applications as it is a combination of software enhancements and precision fluid dynamics. The new case is designed specifically for maximum airflow from the huge 30mm fan included with the Sidewinder 4. These changes result in cooler ESC temperatures, increased runtime and power handling. All of these improvements mean drivers can gear more aggressively for more speed and harder/longer runs. The speedo is still waterproof and compatible with the optional Castle Link USB programmer. The speed controller is available separately or as combo package with a range of 14xx series motors.

View the specifications here


January 19, 2018

WRC GT Due 1.4 EP electric 1/8th on-road kit

WRC Racing from Italy have introduced their new GT Due EP 1.4 1/8th electric on-road kit. The car is based off of the nitro-powered GT Due 1.4 and features a belt-driven 2WD drivetrain and rigid suspension components that still allow to adjust parameters such as toe, caster and camber. The car utilises a tough aluminium main chassis plate, a carbon fibre upper deck and speed controller mount and it was designed for the use with up to three shorty LiPo battery packs.

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January 19, 2018

RC Maker A800X fan mount

RC Maker have introduced a lightweight fan mount for the Awesomatix A800X touring car. Machined from premium 7075-T6 aluminium and coming anodised for wear, the mount can secure 30mm or 40mm fan units with no double sided tape or risk of falling off. It attaches to the spare hole located behind the motor on Awesomatix’s A800 and A800X and it weighs in at only 1g, making it the lightest, most durable solution to securing a fan.

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January 19, 2018

Schumacher Mi6Evo low 46mm front suspension mounts

Coming from Schumacher and made for the Mi6Evo touring car are new low 46mm front suspension mounts. Available as 1-piece and split variant, the mounts are of a -0.5mm design which lowers the suspension shafts for more front end both and greater setup opportunities. Included in the bags are enough 0.5mm washers to get back to the standard pin height. These parts have recently been used by the team in association with the narrow front hex #U3570 to give a smooth feel yet with good steering. The mounts are available separately from now on.

View the split block here


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