MW RC Cars from Austria have introduced their new MW Off Road V1 Team Edition nitro off-road engine. Based on the Picco V1 power plant, the MW version features a 3-port setup for an overall smoother power band. The engine comes with a balanced, silicone-filled crankshaft for improved mixture flow, a carburettor with double bottom end adjustment as well as a lightened and laser-engraved cooling head.
As announced during the opening day of the second round of the Euro Touring Series held in Daun, Germany this weekend, Portugal’s Bruno Coelho has launched his own RC brand, named Bruno. The first products to hit the market is a range of high-performance servos with the BC-1863X (0.076s/10.0kg-cm) being specially developed for the 2018 and 2017 Xray T4 touring cars as it incorporates a floating servo mount, doing away with the need to run the standard aluminium and carbon fibre assembly. The substantially lowers the overall centre of gravity while making for easier assembly and maintenance as well as increased reliability. The water-resistant and Sanwa SSR mode compatible servo features a brushless motor, steel gears, 12-bit technology and a short 50mm wire.
Coming soon from Destiny is an aluminium flex chassis plate for their new RX10-SR touring car. Of a different design compared to the recently introduced hard alloy chassis, the flex version sports machined herringbone sections under the battery and electronics area for increased torsional flex which can be beneficial in medium to high grip conditions and when the original carbon chassis is too soft and the full face alloy chassis offers too much stiffens. The plate is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodised and with machined silver edge details.
Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]
VRP have introduced a suspension droop gauge purpose-designed for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy. The tool does away with the need to use callipers to measure suspension droop, instead it slips over the top shock nut and the droop setting is easily readable on the black anodised ruler with white lettering. The USA-made tool is made from high-quality 7075 aluminium and is available now.
Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]
Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their IFMAR Worlds and EFRA European Championship winning NT1 200mm nitro platform, the NT1 2018. The kit features some subtle refinements in the chassis and rear bulkhead and layshaft mount area, mostly to adapt the chassis to a full range of grip conditions even better. The 2018 specification kit is based off of a redesigned 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that features a larger front opening for improved flex, with a milled-out pocket taking an optional alloy brace that has influence on the overall steering response and cornering speed.
Xray have announced the signing of Junior Reedy Race Champion, CJ Jelin to their factory team. Already in his young racing career CJ has scored ROAR 1/8th fuel and electric buggy A-main finishes and he will race Xray’s 1/10th and 1/8th platforms at events such as the Desert Classic, the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Hot Rod Shootout, and the US Nationals. As for the factory deal CJ had the following to say:
Last year has been one of my most successful years with the Xray cars. I have made the mains at ROAR nationals, won the Junior Reedy Race, and many more. I’m happy to become a member of Xray factory team and to continue with Xray cars for the 2018 season! The team and cars have been outstanding for me and I can’t what for the 2018 season! Looking forward to great year with a great team!
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Radtec have introduced a set of 0 degree RTC C-hubs in +1mm specification for RTC-equipped Yokomo BD8 cars. The hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black anodised and with machined silver edge details. The +1mm configuration makes for an increased track width that will improve corner speed and rear traction.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
Yeah Racing have released a set of brass C-hubs for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality material and they come in a natural finish. The parts weigh in at 49g and add valuable weight to the front end of the truck which greatly improves climbing performance. Included with the hubs comes a set of ball races and kingpin screws.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
