April 22, 2017

MIP No.1.5 & No.1 Pucks rebuild kit

MIP No.1.5 Pucks are a direct update for those users that find No.1 Pucks screws are coming in contact with the aluminium outdrives over time. By switching over to the taller No.1.5 Pucks it will effectively eliminate the chance of the capturing screw head coming in contact with the outdrive face during wear or articulation, since the screw head is now up and out of the way. And being that the No.1.5 Pucks is taller there is now more surface area for the system to spread load, which will improve overall wear. No.1 Pucks and pins will always be usable in a bind but MIP recommend the use of No.1.5 Pucks. They are also a direct replacement for the front and rear diff assembly of the recently introduced MIP B64 13.5 performance bundle package. Also available as a rebuild kit are the No.1 Pucks that are used for the B64 centre diff assembly.

View the No.1 Pucks rebuild kit here


April 21, 2017

Reds WR7 Diamond 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

Italian company Reds Racing have introduced their new WR7 Diamond 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. Based off of the popular R7 World Edition engine, the new power plant is of a high-torque design and it features a DLC-coated crankshaft and backplate for reduced internal friction and improved durability while utilising a redesigned crankcase, cooling head and combustion camber insert to further improve performance and durability. Of a high-power 7-port design the power plant features an exhaust port with boosters to improve mileage and to provide a smooth yet powerful power delivery. Part of the engine package are also the renown HCX carburettor with Gen 2 venturi insert, anew lightweight and low centre of gravity cooling head and each engine comes with a hand-tuned, silicone-filled, balanced and tuned crankshaft, a work that is carried out by Reds’ own M. Rossi. The engine is available separately, pre-broken-in by M. Rossi, as Elliott Boots Race Ready edition, including the Reds 2143+S exhaust or as all-out combo package including the 2143+S exhaust and Reds’s own Quattro clutch.

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April 21, 2017

T-Works T4’17 titanium-nitride ball end set

T-Works have introduced a ball end set for the Xray T4’17 touring car kit. Coming with a friction-reducing titanium-nitride coating the ball ends not only improve overall suspension performance but the gold-colour finish also adds visual impact. The 18-piece set includes four different ball end sizes and it is a direct replacement for the kit’s ball ends.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


April 21, 2017

Xray RX8 2.0mm front anti-roll bar wire

Coming from Xray and made for the RX8 series of 1/8th on-road cars is a new 2.0mm front anti-roll bar wire. The thinnest in the range, the 2.0mm variant is an addition to the already existing 2.2mm to 2.8mm variants. The item is made from high-quality spring steel and it sports laser-etched markings for easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


April 21, 2017

Team C TC02CST 1/10th mid motor racing truck

Team C Racing have released first information on their forthcoming TC02CST 1/10th 2WD mid motor racing truck kit. Based off of the TC02C platform, the truck will come with 12mm big bore shock absorbers, a CNC-machined lightweight motor plate and it seems to utilise a composite tub chassis. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]


April 21, 2017

Bajusz & Sági win at Hungarian IC Track Nats Rd1

The opening round of the Hungarian On-road Nationals was held at the Pécs track. In the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Modified class Zsolt Bajusz (Xray) was in control of things all day, taking the TQ and pole position for the 30-minute main final and also winning the race after leading the main for most of the time. Peter Taal (Serpent) had to settle for second while Tamas Sagi (Serpent) rounded out the top 3 podium result.

Continue reading the report here


April 21, 2017

X Factory Infinity XB2 & XT2 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from X Factory’s Infinity line of option parts are new carbon fibre accessories for the XB2 and XT2 off-road kits. First up is a front carbon fibre shock tower for the XB2. Cut from 4mm sheet material the part is a direct replacement with unchanged geometry and fitting both the dirt and carpet spec kits. Also new but fitting the carpet edition XB2’s only is a 4mm rear shock tower that replaces the standard 3.5mm part. A dirt spec shock tower will become available soon.

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April 21, 2017

Team Associated B6 FT ESC plate & rear hub inserts

Team Associated have introduced a Factory Team carbon fibre ESC plate for the B6 and B6D buggies as well as Factory Team rear hub link inserts for all B6 and B64 vehicles. Starting with the electronics plate, the part is a lightweight option that provides for easy installation and removal of the electronics for easy chassis cleanup. The part is made from 1.5mm high-quality carbon fibre and features blue anodised nut inserts. It weighs in at only 7.5g and is usable with both the B6 and B6D 2WD buggies.

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