Xray have announced on their site the impending release of the 2011 version of their T3 chassis. No other information is given, but we can assume with it being a new platform for this season that the changes will be minor tweaks rather than major updates.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
In the quest for the ultimate in realism VRC have announced that they have taken every step necessary to ensure the long awaited release of VRC Pro will feature the latest technologies across all classes. This is especially relevant for electric touring cars, which when modeling for the game started nearly 4 years ago all cars in this class were running NiMh batteries and brushed motors. The cars that will be used in the game will of course feature the now standard LiPo cells and brushless motors. From a physics point of view there are only small differences between NiMh and LiPo but they still need to do more research on the discharge curves. With the brushless motors however more work has to be done on the speed controllers with the variable timing and how timing affects heat build-up on the motor. We hear that the game is close to completion and will go in to the Alpha test phase next month with the goal being for a full release in January.
View more images of the TRF-416X model here
Speedzone have released several new 1S LiPo packs to compliment their 2S line of packs. Perfect for 1/12 and WGT classes, the packs are available with bullet style connectors and direct connect deans. The 3.7v 5400mAh and 5200mah 50C packs with bullet connectors are both ROAR approved. The 3.7v 5200mah 50C direct connect pack has one side flat and the other side with humps which makes it perfect for conventional slotted chassis or a new LiPo specific chasses. All packs are hard case and come with Speedzone’s standard warranty.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
For the World Champion D8 buggy, Hot Bodies have released this 7mm engine mount set. Ensuring the proper engine height when using your 3mm chassis, this 7mm engine mount coupled with the 3mm chassis brings the engine back to stock height. The stock chassis is 4mm and stock engine mount is 6mm.
Source: Hot Bodies [hotbodiesonline.com]
New from HPI, this aluminium front suspension arm brace replaces the stock plastic/pressed aluminium front arm brace assembly on the Blitz and Firestorm trucks. It’s a heavy-duty part that is machined from billet aluminium to exact HPI factory dimensions for a perfect fit, and anodized to match other Blitz option parts.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]
Expanded their line of Trindad Short course wheels, DE Racing have released versions for the Associated SC10. Manufactured in the USA from the finest possible materials and utilizing an advanced ribbing design, these wheels offer strength and durability while still remaining lightweight. Intended for the highest levels of competition they also feature ROAR legal widths and bead diameters in a one piece glueable design. Also available in white.
View a close up of the wheel here
We got sent a sneak peak of the prototype Mugen MBX6E car. It features a longer chassis, two-piece slide adjustable motor mount and optional 3mm or 4mm motor mounting screws. Well balanced with a large radio box and dual or single battery holder, the car is very stable and has excellent steering. Team driver Travis Amezcua will be running one at the upcoming Electric Nats at the NorCal hobbies track and team driver Dylan Rodriguez will be driving his at the upcoming Thunder Alley Gas Champs at Thunder Alley Raceway. Expect the release soon.
To commemorate the winning of their first World title in the hands of Ralph Burch at the 1/10th 200mm World Championships in Houston, Xray have released this NT1 World Champion Limited edition. The car comes loaded with all the option parts used by Ralph to capture the crown.
View the full list of options here
