Bittydesign have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new high downforce 1/10th 190mm touring car body shell. Extreme downforce bodies are the latest choice for the modified touring class all over the world and Bittydesign will have their go from March when the new lid will hit stores.
Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]
Horizon hobby have introduced the new 2018 Losi merchandise in the form of a t-shirt, hooded sweater and cap. The tee is of black colour while the hoodie comes in a grey and white college style look. The T-shirt is available in adult M to XXXL size while the hoodie comes in L to XXXL variants. Both sport Losi’s new “Performance Driven” logo as does the third new item, an Ogio-made cap with Losi logo on the front and the “Performance Driven” line on the pack part.
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Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 and XT2 series of off-road vehicles are a graphite composite diff case and matching cover. The specially formulated graphite material offers increased strength and a lower weight to achieve a perfect balance between reliability and performance. The diff case with 53T gear and the diff cover are available separately.
ORCA have announced the signing of Mathieu Briere to their electric off-road team for 2018. The 4WD French national vice-champion will run ORCA products at events such as the French Nationals, the Euro Offroad Series as well as the European Championships and he had the following to say about the deal:
I am very glad to be running ORCA product and be part of their Team for 2018! I am looking forward to use those quality products for this new season.
Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]
Made exclusively for the Muchmore Fleta Euro V2 brushless speed controller is a dedicated 20mm fan unit. The fan is a direct fit for the Euro V2 ESC only, it measures 20x20x7mm and comes with all-black wires and a black colour connector for a stealthy factory look.
MW RC Cars from Austria have introduced the new SWorkz BB80 nitro off-road starter box. The device features a patented single-point motor actuating switch, an easily adjustable chassis frame, and its patented design ensures high efficiency and power saving capabilities. The box is powered by a 775-size motor and it us usable with a wide range of NiMH, LiPo or Lead-Acid batteries.
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Lancia 037 Rally on the iconic TA02-S short wheelbase 4WD chassis. The 1/10th scale model resembles Lancia’s monstrous Group B rally car that graced the 1983 rally scene and the moulded body captures the dashing 037 Rally form with distinctive spoilers front and rear. Separate parts depict windshield wipers, side mirrors and quad front fog lamps; recreations of lights use metal-plated and clear lens parts for superb realism. Also included are interior parts including driver and co-driver as well as a large Martini sponsor decal sheet. The shaft-driven 4WD TA02-S chassis offers great performance with 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension, CVA oil dampers, realistic semi-gloss plated wheels and racing semi-slick tyres. The kit will ship by mid-March.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
BMT have introduced the new iRacing M10 body shell for 1/10th 200mm nitro touring cars. Specially developed side flaps along the lower window line will improve downforce while the front end shape makes for increased steering response, all without hampering corner speed and straight line stability. The lid is available in standard 1.0mm and lightweight 0.7mm variants.
