Motiv’s new Launch series LiPo batteries were developed for the most serious RC Drag Racer. The Launch series utilises a high-performance 110C+ burst cells with 8awg wire in a compact design to reduce weight (2S: 210g / 3S: 307g), while delivering even more power than its larger counterparts. This combination of performance, size, and weight are unmatched in RC drag racing.
Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]
In honour of the golden age of stadium truck racing, JConcepts unveils this 1993 Ford F-150 stadium truck body for the Traxxas Rustler. The Rustler hopeful has never quite seen a body like this for their vehicle and JConcepts has taken on a passion project to deliver a body to a community thirsty for a fresh lid. The JConcepts body is narrow and sits close against the chassis to give racers the Team Truck look popular in the 90’s. The styling is completely modelled after the most popular full-size truck of that era, the 1993 Ford F-150. The entire body shape has been chiseled, incorporating styling cues from the 1:1 truck including wheel well shapes, door lines, window outlines and rear tailgate. The front-end sits just behind the front bumper while the headlight and grille area looks strikingly stock and with included decal sheet, looks like its street truck counterpart. The JConcepts body is moulded in a durable gauge material and includes rear spoiler, mounting hardware and decal sheet to completely outfit the vehicle.
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MR33 have released the new “V4” version of their popular indoor tire additive. The additive has a new formula and will help a lot to build up the groove very quickly on carpet. This will be noticeable on big events where new carpet is used all the time. The new additive performs very consistently during the run and has a natural base without any chemicals inside. It will be delivered in 100ml bottles with a sponge applicator as with the previous versions.
Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]
New from Vigor are these 3.0mm thick lowered shock towers for the ARC R11. The new towers are made from thinner 3mm carbon fibre, compared to the standard 3.5mm material, for increased torsional flex and so improved traction on lower bite surfaces. The front tower has been lowered by 1.0mm and and rear by 2.5mm which they claim gives the car more grip and better response. Works with the original plastic short shock ends, all parts are a direct fit.
Source: Vigor RC [vigorrc.com]
Sworkz have announced the addition of top Dutch 1/10 racer Wesley van Helmond to their 1/8th team. Joining Jorn Neumann in using the combination of Schumacer brand in 1/10th and Sworkz in 1/8th, Wesley will use the Sworkz S35-3 in Nitro and Electric races and together with Jarno Pijpers will form a strong national team in the Netherlands.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Xray are teasing the long awaited follow up to their successful XB2D Dirt Edition with the 2019 version set to be announced in the coming days. No details yet but we believe we shouldn’t have long to wait. Keep tuned.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New in Arrowmax’s honeycomb line of tools is this kingpin & steering block tool. It could perfectly align the kingpin threads in composite steering blocks. The new tool has a specially designed tip with an M3 thread on the upper end while the plain lower part slides into the steering block’s lower kingpin hole, ensuring the thread is cut at a perfect angle. By rotating the steering block the opposite thread can be cut. On top of having the two holes aligned, which will eliminate unwanted misalignment and friction, the tapping will also ensure easier assembly of the steering knuckle and C-hub area.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Xray have announced that multi-time UK national champion Elliott Harper is joining their Factory Team to race the Xray T4 platform. Elliott leaves Schumacher after 3 plus years to return to a team for whom he raced with at the start of his career when he burst onto the international racing scene, making the final on his Worlds debut in Bangkok in 2008. He had the following to say about the deal.
I am very excited to rejoin the Xray factory team. Xray was the very first team I started to race professionally with almost 10 years ago, with great successes winning multiple European Junior Championships with the 1/10 Touring Car and 1/12. After collecting experiences with other teams in the last few years I am excited to be back “home” with the Xray team and I am honoured to represent them again. I am thankful for this opportunity and I’m confident that I will continue to grow and achieve the best possible results at the highest level, whilst working closely with all Xray drivers. I look forward to seeing you all at the track very soon!
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
