June 9, 2020

Zalewski TQs & wins at XRS Poland Hot Race Series Rd1

Round 1 of the XRS Poland Hot Race Series was hosted by Latina RC Racing this past weekend. The race was held in several nitro and electric off-road classes and in 1/8th Nitro Buggy it was Bartosz Zalewski (Xray) with the overall TQ from Bartek Zambrzycki (Agama) on the 2 spot. The first race after lock down did not disappoint as the two Barteks put on a fantastic display of car control and speed as they battled through the 45-minute main final. A flame out at Zambrzycki’s final stop would mean that he would just miss out on the win on his debut in 1/8th racing, as Bartosz Zalewski took the winning honours from Zambrzycki in 2nd and Tomasz Gadnicki (Xray) in 3rd.

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June 9, 2020

Samix SCX10 III adjustable aluminium diff cover

Made for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck is Samix’s adjustable aluminium differential cover. The part is a replacement for the standard cover with the sturdy aluminium construction adding strength and durability while the design allows to add an internal screw-in brass weight that helps to fine-tune the truck’s weight bias. The cover is usable on the front and rear portal axles, it comes anodised in red, black or gun metal collar and it features laser-engraved details for looks.

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June 9, 2020

Exotek 22 Vader drag racing chassis conversion kit

Exotek have introduced their 22 Vader lightweight street eliminator drag racing chassis conversion kit for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series of buggies. The set converts the 22 buggy to be race ready for the hot new Street Eliminator/Slash No-Prep race classes springing up around the US. It provides the legal 13” wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no-prep bodies that are on the market, such as the ones offered by Proline and JConcepts. The pro chassis conversion set features carbon fibre made and machined in USA, a heavy duty 2.5mm thick chassis and side rail plates, an alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak-free front chassis setup as well as six heavy duty alloy side rail posts. Also included are a heavy duty alloy front kick-up plate, alloy parts that are finished in glossy black and silver cut to match the stock 5.0 look, and a 4-position shorty LiPo mounting to adjust for wheelie/no wheelie balance. The 2-level chassis design allows to lower or raise the centre of gravity for stability yet keeps the gear box higher to increase traction and keep the drive axles straighter for higher speeds. The 2-layer rear chassis also raises the rear roll centre which increases the forward launch traction while reducing side to side roll for improved high speed stability. The kit offers multiple weight balance options to maximise grip on the street or on the track and it includes a 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower to run a lower ride height as well as allow the use of an optional street eliminator body mount kit. The kit also includes a carbon fibre rear body mount plate that bolts to the stock 22 wing mounts for use with the Traxxas #TRA1914R body post set, it comes with a standup 3-gear Exotek slotted motor plate, steel hardware, extra large Exotek logo stickers, and an instruction sheet.

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June 9, 2020

T-Works nitro engine pressure box

Coming from T-Works and made for most nitro-engine-powered vehicles is their new pressure box. The accessory was designed to allow for a more even pressure supply between the exhaust pipe, fuel tank, and carburettor, making for improved idling and better overall engine behaviour. The machined aluminium can will be inserted into the pressure line between the exhaust pipe and fuel tank with the box levelling the different pressures that occur at different engine RPM. The box is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised and with white T-Works logos.

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


June 1, 2020

Team Associated TR28 & CR28 RTR kits

Team Associated have introduced their new TR28 and CR28 1/28th scale ready-to-run sets. Both trucks are small in size, but they are packed full of features and ready for fun right out of the box. The TR28 truggy and CR28 trail truck that looks great and drive smooth thanks to powerful electric motors and capable drivetrains. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows complete control, enabling drivers to navigate around, through and over obstacles with ease. The increased ground clearance and rubber tyres allow the TR28 to handle like no other vehicle in its category. When the truck’s integrated LiPo battery becomes discharged, the convenient built-in transmitter charger makes it easy to get back to full power and ready to run in less than an hour. A built-in rechargeable LiPo battery and 4 AA’s are included, making the truck ready to go right out of the box.

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June 1, 2020

T-Works on-road driveshaft correcting tool

T-Works have introduced their new correcting tool for 1/10th scale driveshafts, a jig that allows to straighten bend driveshafts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the 2-piece tool consists of a sturdy base to rest the driveshaft in while the separate O-shaped and screw-equipped pressure plate allows to put pressure on bend driveshafts, allowing to straighten them without having to worry further damage. The tool is usable with driveshafts of more then 31.5mm in length and it is available now.

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June 1, 2020

Yeah Racing mini-size brushless motors

Coming from Yeah Racing is their new mini-size brushless motor for vehicles such as the 1/28th scale Kyosho Mini-Z. The sensorless motor features a high airflow can design for low operation temperatures while four different mounting patterns allow to rotate the motor to accommodate different wiring layouts. The D-shaped motor shaft ensures both composite and metal pinion gears can be used. The motor will become available in 3500kV and 5500kV ratings.

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June 1, 2020

IGT8 B8 2021 nitro buggy kit – Coming soon

IGT8 have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new B8 2021 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. No official details are available yet but we keep you posted as they surface.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]