German nVision distributors Hype introduce the Factory Pro 2S 8000mAh LiPo battery pack. Coming in a protective hardcase the standard-size pack features dual 4mm connector tubes for lower resistance and it is build from the latest high performance 90C cells making it ideal for demanding applications such as electric touring cars, 4WD SC trucks and 1/8th off-road buggies.
Source: Hype [hype-rc.de]
KO Propo America introduce a carbon fibre servo horn set for the use in many 1/10th and 1/8th applications. It makes use of a gun metal anodised clamp mechanism that takes one of the supplied 16.5mm, 18.5mm or 20mm long and 2.5mm thick carbon levers. The carbon horns offer increased rigidity over standard plastic arms while being lighter of weight than all-aluminium parts.
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Kyosho introduce the Scorpion XXL EP and GP kit. Both the electric and the gas powered variant are based on the ReadySet vehicles and feature a 3mm aluminium chassis, a ball-raced heavy duty drive train with adjustable slipper clutch, and a widely adjustable suspension with large volume shock absorbers. Included in the kits are also some bonus parts such as high grip tyres, universal driveshafts, steel main gear, aluminium servo steering servohorn and as well as limited edition parts in fluorescent blue colour such as rims, air intakes, front A-arms, chassis side pods and small parts. Not included in the kit, that will hit stores at the end of November, are the radio, electric and electronic components or the nitro engine.
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Arrowmax have released a range of hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium pinion gears specially designed for stock racing classes. They are both tough and lightweight thanks to the specially treated alloy material and are available in a range of 53 teeth to 63 teeth.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
New from Team Associated come these World T-shirts and hoodies. They sport the red, white and blue Team Associated logo set with the 100 percent cotton shirts being available in blue and black colour and the hoodies coming in black colour only.
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Seen in prototype stages for a good amount of time; now MIP finally released more information on their upcoming Pro8 conversion kit for the SCTE short course trucks from Losi and TLR. The set includes all needed parts to convert the 1/10th 4WD short course truck chassis into a veritable Pro8 lightweight buggy as there are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, 17mm hex wheel adapters, suitable shock pistons and springs, body mounts, front bumper and rear wing mounts as well as an assortment of small parts. The kit, that will also see a special variant for MIP Pro4mance converted trucks, is meant to hit the stores at the end of October and it will work with a wide range of body shells including TLR 2.0 gas and 2.0 electric, JConcepts and Pro-Line shells as well as the Pro-Line Bulldog RC8.2 gas body.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
During the last couple of weeks JQ Products released a 3-part video series of their upcoming THE White Edition 1/8th nitro buggy and now also have first photos available. The forthcoming evolution step of THECar features a new front end with long lower arms and a conventional C-hub suspension that, according to JQ Products mastermind Joseph Quagraine, offers the best compromise in nearly all track conditions making THE White Edition easy to set-up and to run for intermediate and pro level drivers alike. Beside a new front end the buggy also received revamped rear end components such as aluminium hubs that allow for outboard toe-in settings in order to maximise traction. In order to make maximum use of the new geometry JQ included 16mm shock pistons and the kit comes with a large range of option parts such as front aluminium knuckles, aluminium centre bulkhead and reinforced shock towers. To find out more about the buggy feel free to have a look at the 3-part video series after the break.
Team Durango today released a first teaser image of their upcoming DEX408v2 electric 1/8 off-road buggy. Looking at the photo the most apparent change from the current car are the relocated rear shock absorbers that now sit behind the shock tower with this also meaning a new wing mount and possibly a new rear bulkhead and shock tower assembly. The new rear end may also receive updated lower A-arms and by the looks of things the shocks themselves received a slight make-over with new shock caps. Other charges are hard to spot so we have to wait until the official press release later this week.
Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]
