Mugen Seiki have announced the release of these new gearbox parts for the MTX-4R 1/10th scale chassis. Sold separately, but designed to be used together, the only difference is the use of 4mm balls for the gearbox mechanism, in place of 3mm versions used originally. This makes for a more stable shift between gears and to accommodate these new balls the gearbox shoes have been modified and are therefore new.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Exotek Racing continue to make their very impressive conversion kits and have released the TEK-18X, a conversion for the popular RC18 from Team Associated. This chassis conversion takes a no holds barred approach to transform the RC18 platform into a true performer and has already had success, winning the 2008 1/18th Off Road US Nationals in 4WD Modified. Amongst the new features, the car has an extra long wheelbase for better stability, rear biased battery mounting for better rough track handling and is super lightweight, thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre throughout.
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Nanda Racing have announced details about the new team version of their NRB-3 1/8th scale buggy, called the NRB-3R. Set to be released in June, the car is sold with a number of option parts as standard to strengthen and improve performance. Some of the new parts include a new chassis, big bore shock absorbers, new front shock tower, new engine mount, aluminum steering blocks, uprights and suspension brackets as well as a number of different anti-roll bars. As a neat addition the car is supplied in a handy NB-3R branded carry case.
Source: Nanda [nandaracing.com]
Robitronic have released this 5200mAh 7.4V 25C LiPo pack which is aimed at the competition market and will fit in most touring cars. As is normal with racing packs, it is supplied in a protective hard case and is also pre mounted with a balancer port and Tamiya style plug.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
DE Racing, the new company we wrote about in March, that makes unique rear skid plates that protect your expensive 1/8 scale buggy or truggy chassis have added a new manufacturer to their range. Now available for the Hobao/OFNA Hyper 8 & 8.5, these U.S. made items wear like aluminum but at a fraction of the cost and weight and are ultra thin, eliminating the need for longer screws.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
Kyosho Germany have confirmed that front running Italian buggy racer Fabrizio Teghesi has joined their team to race the Japanese company’s buggy and truggy. Starting his racing career with buggies in 2000, the Italian racer was runner up in the National Championships last year, racing for Crono, and will this year compete for Kyosho at both National and International level, including the World Championships in the USA.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
More new tires from JConcepts, this time for 1/8th scale buggies. Called the Hit Men, the unique pyramid lug design combined with sticky compounds like yellow and blue allow the flexibility necessary to compete on a multitude of the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. They are a special breed, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Incorporating a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition, they excel in new condition on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions, while worn they excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed.
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More battery packs with the announcement of this 4900mAh 7.4V LiPo pack from Team Checkpoint. Higher maximum discharge current allows this pack to deliver more power and ‘punch’ to the wheels for greater overall performance. ROAR legal and Ideal for competition level racers, the cells have been expertly matched for optimal internal resistance, capacity and voltage. Wired for the Team Checkpoint Pro LiPo Balancer, the pack is protected against damage by an impact resistant case.
Source: Team Checkpoint [bestrc.com]
