Associated Electrics have announced the release of new option parts for the Element RC Enduro line of trail trucks. The range includes 10x90mm Factory Team shock absorbers that comes standard with CNC-machined aluminium shock bodies, ultra-smooth Delrin pistons, polished steel shock shafts, threaded aluminium spring collars, chromed steel pivot balls, mounting hardware and Element RC’s 1.49 lb/in gray springs.
Coming soon from Pro-Line is their new pre-cut Air Force 2 HD 6.5” 1/10th buggy rear wing. The wing was designed with the latest in CAD technology to meet extreme performance and durability specifications. Huge radiuses on the wing corners prevent cracks from starting and allow air to flow smoothly over the wing for incredible performance. The wing is made from medium thickness polycarbonate for maximum strength while still being lightweight. Extra tyre clearance has been built into the wing to reduce tyre rub as much as possible during racing. The AF2 HD wing comes pre-cut, allowing for instant use after drilling the required mounting holes.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Made for no-prep drag racing is JConcepts’ 1966 Chevy Nova V2 body shell for converted 2WD short course trucks. This 1966 Chevy II Nova shows off an extensive sharp-edged restyle based in part on the Super Nova concept vehicle. In general, proportions are squared up and features including a bold grille and semi-fastback roofline highlight the shape. “Humped” fenders in an angular rear-end were reminiscent of other Chevrolets from the era of style. To bring the Street Eliminator product to market, JConcepts worked together with Chevrolet to incorporate the heritage while also including options to bring out the street racer appeal. The main shell is comprised of a newly created 1-piece design so drivers can more easily fit and finish the beauty of yesteryear. The front-end closure shows off the single headlight style with deep recessed sections along the grille and front bumper to faithfully replicate the original. The rear closure section includes bumper detail, trunk works and vertical taillight cues. In addition, the design team added a sectional rear wing to the project to bring the drag racing inspiration to life. The two-piece rear wing is trunk mounted with a lower support and upper wing with high-speed stabilizing ribs for added performance. Included in each body set, a 1966 Chevy Nova II decal sheet, rear wing option including lower support and upper wing spoiler and the paint mask for all windows. As always, each body set is backed with JConcepts customer support and racing heritage. The Chevy II Nova measures a 12.75” wheelbase and the inside dimensions of the body are 10.75” wide front and 11” rear. The body is built for a 2WD SCT wheelbase length and narrowed to more resemble the original full-scale counterpart. The body comes clear and including a decal sheet with Chevy, Nova, Super Street and JConcepts badges.
Pro-Line have introduced the new Axis lightweight buggy body shells for the Yokomo YZ-4 and Team Associated B74 buggies. The new design was recently introduced for several 2WD buggy and it will soon be available to deck out two of the hottest buggies on the track. The Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The design features a cab-forward design which provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balances out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body is super low and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of the race buggies perfectly. Made in the USA, the bodies are made from light weight polycarbonate material and included are two Air Force II 6.5” rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.
Available now from Answer-RC are carbon fibre side guards for the majority of the current 1/8th buggies. Strong, good looking and about 50 percent lighter than the kit items typically, the hand-laid, CNC-machined and Kevlar-reinforced side guards are available for the Agama A319, HB Racing D817 and D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, SWorkz S35-3 and Team Associated RC8B3.1. The side guard sets include all the bits and pieces needed for installation.
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Xray have lifted the curtain and official introduce their X1 2020 1/10th scale formula pan car kit. The 2020 version of the IFMAR World Cup winning car features a host of updates such as a redesigned independent rear wing mount that is now lighter, stronger, and more durable all while having less flex, resulting in improved overall aerodynamics. The all-new rear bulkheads were redesigned to work with the new independent wing mount system, allow to lower the diff position by 0.5mm for greater range of ride height adjustment, with the left bulkhead being redesigned to eliminate bending problems in crashes. The car is based on an all-new chassis -that allows to adjust the wheelbase of the front suspension. The chassis features three wheelbase alternatives with a standard wheelbase and +/- 4mm settings. Other new features include a new front stand that reinforces the front part of the chassis, a redesigned top deck supports the new wheelbase settings and a new graphite backstop for the battery better supports cross chassis alignments. Another valuable update is a keyed 1-piece aluminium link mount plate holder that provides a solid base that will not move even during hard kits. The kit is already shipping and will hit stores by the time you are reading this.
View a list of the all new features and more images here
WRC Racing from Italy have announced the signing of Brazilian nitro on-road frontrunner, Flavio Elias to their team. The multi-time Brazilian national and South American champion will campaign WRC Racing’s line of nitro on-road kits at national and international events in 2020.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
Coming from Xray and made for their XB 2020 2WD off-road buggy are new low centre of gravity aluminium shock towers. Machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium the shock stays fit both the Carpet and Dirt edition kits and they offer updated upper shock mounting positions with the rear tower also featuring three different wing height mounting positions. The rear variant fits both LCG gearbox configurations and like the front shock stay, it is machined of 3mm aluminium and comes black anodised for wear and looks.
View the rear shock tower here
