Bittydesign distributor Ansmann Racing release first information on the Force body shell for the Mugen MBX6. Featuring a cab forward design the body was used by 2011 European Champion Robert Battle at the recent 1/8 scale off-road European championships in Sand/Germany. The body gives the buggy more steering due to its cab design, provides better airflow around the engine, is made from 1.0mm Polycarbonate and available soon.
Source: Ansmann Racing [ar-rc.com]
Hobbywing release a new speed controller for 1/10 scale Short Course trucks and 1/8 scale buggies. The speedo features dimensions of 53.5x36x36mm, is usable with 6 to 12 NiMH and 2 to 4S LiPo cells and has a 760A burst rating. The constant current allows for motors up to 6000kv with 2S LiPo batteries and up to 4000kv with 4S packs. The on-board BEC delivers 6V/3A, the controller features several software programmes and is being programmed using the fans 3-pin connector.
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ST Racing Concepts release a whole bunch of aluminium option parts for the Team Associated SC10 4×4 Short Course truck. Available are CNC-machined HD front and rear Suspension A-Arm mounts, front caster blocks, rear hub carriers with 0 and 0.5 deg. toe-in, wheel hex adapters and belt tensioner. The Rear A-arm mounts are available in 3-2 and 3-3, and use smooth CNC-machined Delrin hinge-pin inserts to keep suspension moving freely. Also available are CNC-machined threaded aluminium front and rear racing shock bodies for very precise ride height/spring pre-load adjustments just like the stock unit, but available in option colours of Gun Metal, Red, Silver which when matched with other STRC option parts can give your truck a whole new, stand-out look. The aluminium shock collars features O-ring installed which will securely hold your spring pre-load adjustment in place on the threaded shock bodies. Last but not least are a aluminium multi-piece steering bell crank set that increase the durability and take out any flex in the kit plastic bell crank system providing a more precise steering feel. The heat sink finned motor plate replace the stock stamped aluminium piece and features slotted heat sink finned machining to help dissipate heat better from the hard working motor. Like all other parts, beside the belt tensioner, steering and motor plate are available in blue, red, gun metal and silver.
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Coming soon from Hot Bodies are several new option parts for the TCX 1/10 scale electric touring car chassis. The longer lightweight Solid Axle Long Cup fit the front differential or spool allowing racers to use the 44mm driveshaft instead of the 46mm driveshaft. Also new are the Universal Axle Pin Cover, purple anodised aluminium collars that replace the set screw in the universal axle for a quicker rebuild and increased durability. The collar surrounds the pin and prevents it from slipping out. The part also suits the Cyclone line of touring cars. Last but not least Hot Bodies have new 6-hole 1.1mm Teflon shock pistons available. They come as a pair and also include 6.2x3x2mm spacers and shock rod guide, both made from PTFE.
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Fantom introduce the new Facts Machine 2 electric brushless motor tester. The multi-function motor tester has the ability to accurately test brushless motors and rotors with parameters like magnetic field strength and stator resistance. The compact unit is self-contained and requires no additional power source.
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The aluminium front anti-roll bar mounts for the Xray RX8 allow you to adjust the anti-roll bar independently from down stop setting, so that both settings do not interfere. The new parts also allow for wheelbase adjustments as the anti-roll bar mounts move together with the front arms, and wheelbase adjustment shims that can be added either in front of the anti-roll bar, to shorten the wheelbase, or behind the arm, to lengthen the wheelbase. The parts are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium.
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Arrowmax release a front universal joint set for the Xray RX8. Machined from extremely durable spring steel, the light and durable parts enhance the performance of the car by avoiding the often feared chatter of the front wheels during cornering.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Team Grid got in touch to tell us about their new race geometry suspension kit for Team Associated’s RC8 buggy. The kit converts all existing RC8 nitro or electric buggy into a super handling race machine for rough track conditions and slippery hard clay surfaces. The specially designed shock adaptors bring the shock rod ends deep into the stock arms, and the new front and rear shock towers also position the shock more upright. This new geometry enables full progressive action of the suspension arms as it navigates rough track surfaces. The shock towers offer a five position mount to tune the front and rear suspension even further. The shock towers and adaptors are CNC machined from 5mm thick aluminium and fit Team Grid’s already available suspension arms.
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