The second in the line of Hot Race Tyres’ new 1/8th buggy rubbers is the Bangkok. Used at last weekend’s World Indoor Buggy to gain the TQ spot after the qualifiers and the runner-up spot in the main final, the tyre is of a mini pin design with an inner mesh making for lower and more even tyre wear. The tyre is available in supersoft, soft, medium and hard compound.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
Team Orion have introduced their Ultra chemistry shorty LiPo battery pack. Suitable for a range of applications the pack is built from high-performance 450mmAh 100C cells with a special chemistry and construction making for improved punch and extreme power output. This allows to use the battery in power-hungry classes such as 4WD Modified off-road and it comes housed in a carbon-look hardcase, utilising standard 4mm gold-plated connectors.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Capricorn have introduced a new range of Tesla brand tools as well as a black pit bag. Starting with the tools, they are made using a black anodised and ergonomically-shaped aluminium handle while the tool tips are machined from titanium-nitride coated spring steel. Available are 1.5mm to 3.0mm hex head wrenches, 2.0mm to 5.0mm ball hex wrenches as well as 3.0mm and 5.0mm flat head and a 4.0mm Philips screw drivers. Other tools of the range include an exhaust spring, E-clips and flywheel remover as well as a body reamer. The tools are available separately or as a complete set including a black storage bag. Also new is a Tesla-branded black fabric pit bag. It offers loads of space for pit equipment and allows to conveniently attach tools to the outside using a sturdy strap.
New from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya TT02B entry-level off-road buggy are several aluminium suspension parts. The range includes front and rear lower A-arms, ball-raced 6 degree C-hubs, front steering knuckles, 3 degree toe rear hubs as well as front and rear shock towers. The latter sport multiple shock mounting locations and most parts also include mounting hardware for fast and easy assembly. All parts are cut from high-quality aluminium, they come anodised in a bright blue colour and add rigidity, precision and visual impact.
Avid have introduced an aluminium chassis plate for the Xray T4’16 car. At 2mm thickness the chassis makes for an overall lower centre of gravity, the car can be run with lower suspension mounts and the 7075-T6 aluminium material makes for more torsional stiffness, improving handling especially on medium to high-grip surfaces. The 82mm wide chassis also features a battery tape slot on the bottom part, the motor pocket width is decreased and double pocketed to keep as much strength possible and the motor mount flex control hole has been modified with a large bevel on top of the chassis to prevent the screw head from hitting chassis. The part is a direct fit on the T4’16 and available now.
Designed for high speed, Axial’s soft rear swaybar set for the recently announced RR10 will allow to soften up the vehicle’s suspension for jumps, while keeping torque twist and body lean to a minimum during acceleration. The set includes all needed mounting hardware and a soft swaybar wire.
Team Associated have introduced the V2 CVA upgrade kit for the ProSC 4×4 short course truck. The kit gives all the parts needed to switch to the new CVAs for greater strength. The parts, that are also available separately, are not interchangeable with the stock items and they also fit the ProLite and ProRally.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Schumacher have introduced the new Core RC hauler bag. Designed to be a more manageable size at 29x44x50cm the bag features three draws that are being made in one piece robust moulded plastic with no assembly required. Made from high-quality material the bag sports subtle Core RC branding and it utilises an oversized zip for extra strength and durability. Underside plastic feet help to protect the canvas material of the hauler bag that fits comfortably under the parcel shelf of a regular hatchback.
