Samix have introduced a new rear 3-link set for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. The set makes use of the standard ball cups and includes a new heavy duty turnbuckle, shock and axle side mounting brackets as well as mounting hardware. The set was designed to be used together with Samix’s optional rear lockouts and rear shock plate.
Coming from Ulti are two traction compounds for rubber and foam tyres. First up is 01A, a mild tyre sauce that only moderately softens the tyre while keeping the front-to-rear balance and being gently on the rubber, preventing excessive tyre wear. The second new tyre compound is G5 that, from what is understood, is about two to four times as strong as 01A. Both oil-based traction compounds are made in Japan and they come in metal cans for convenient and secure transportation and storage.
Yokomo have introduced their new YD-2TC rear wheel drive touring car kit. The vehicle is based on a composite main chassis with composite top deck with the flexible design improving traction and side bite while the sealed 4-gear transmission with gear differential ensures a smooth power supply. Other features include a newly designed H-shaped steering system with aluminium centre link for a nimble handling, the kit includes threaded high-performance shock absorbers, an aluminium motor plate and an adjustable battery mount that can accommodate standard and shorty LiPo battery packs. Also included is a newly designed Yokomo touring car bodyshell and grippy slick tyres. The kit will become available by end of March.
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Hoeco have announced the signing of young and talented Sebastian Winterstein to the Pro-Line Germany team for 2017. The Mugen driver will use Pro-Line tyres in his campaign that will include the national 1/8th buggy championships, international friendship races, the European Championships and select other events. Sebastian says:
I’m very happy to get the possibility to race for Pro-Line in 2017! It’s a pleasure for me to get a part of the team. In 2017 we start at German national race’s, International Friendship race’s, European Championship A&B and several other race’s! A big thank goes to Michael Selner and Hupo Hönigl from Hoeco and to Pro-Line Racing for the support! Cheers to a successful and interesting year with Proline Racing!
Source: Hoeco [hoeco.at]
Coming soon from Maxima is the 2147 Dirt exhaust system. The EFRA-homologated pipe features a hard-coated surface for wear and easier cleaning, compared to standard polished exhausts that can become unsightly due to dirt and exhaust fumes in no time. On top of this the tuned pipe will also increase overall performance and it comes including a suitable manifold, silicone gaskets and mounting springs.
Source: Maxima [facebook.com]
Muchmore have introduced the Impact 1800mAh 6.6V LiFe battery pack for transmitter and receiver applications. The flat-type pack measures 85x27x18mm and fits most 1/8th and 1/10th nitro vehicles that utilise flat-type receiver batteries and it is also usable with transmitters that accept 6V input. The battery is made from robust 1800mAh cells, it comes pre-wired with a JR-style universal plug and a XH balance connector and is it usable with standard voltage compatible receivers and servos.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Coming from Hitec are three new D9 series 32-bit metal case servos. The D941TW (0.07s/16.5kg-cm), D946TW (0.10s/23.0kg-cm) and D951TW (0.14s/35.0kg-cm) all feature 32-bit micro controller units and 12-bit analog to digital converters to maximises the servos’ performance for optimised response and feel. The wide voltage compatible standard-size units can be powered by 4.8V to 7.4V input, they feature highly durable titanium gears, full-metal servo cases and they are fully programmable to fine-tune functions such as end point adjustments, direction, fail save, dead band, speed (slower), soft start rate, and overload protection.
Already all over the internet before the recent Nuremberg International Toyfair but officially announced only now is Tamiya’s forthcoming TRF419X WS 1/10th electric touring car. The kit is based off of the standard 419X but it includes a 2.0mm aluminium main chassis and a 1.75mm carbon fibre upper deck, aiming it towards racing on high-grip surfaces such as carpet and prepped asphalt tracks. Apart from the chassis and topdeck the features of the kit remain the same as found on the 419X and it will hit stores by the end of April.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
