Ielasi Tuned from Italy have announced the signing of Italian off-road front-runner, Fabrizio Teghesi. Fabrizio will power his Kyosho rides using Ielasi Tuned’s Hummer7T WC competition engine while also helping with testing and development.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
XTR Racing have announced the release of their new AR3 Tuned nitro engine for 1/8th off-road applications. The power plant is based on the last European Champion engine but incorporates numerous improvements and refinements with focus on maximum bottom and top-end power – thus the 3-port engine features a ceramic main bearing and diamond-coated crankshaft. The crankshaft is individually Tungsten-balanced and silicone-filled while thhe sleeve and piston set is specially selected and matched. Furthermore the engine features a 10-rib cooling head.
View lists of the features and specifications here
Coming from RC-Project and made for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX8 Eco are threaded aluminium shock pins. They are machined from high-quality Ergal 7075-T6 material and come hard-coated for exceptional wear. A machined groove ensures a secure fitment using an additional M3 grub screw, meaning the pins will stay in place even in harsh racing conditions. The overall diameter of the pins has been optimised to make for best possible fitment of pin, arm and ball. The set includes four directional pins, enough to outfit one complete car.
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
Yokomo have new merchandising available in the form of their 2019 hooded sweatshirt and T-shirt. Both feature the Yokomo Racing Factory logo that really pops on the black shirts. The left sleeve is decorated with the Racing Performer logo and as a blast from the past the original TY logo is placed on the back of the neck for added visual impact. Both the hoody and T-shirt are available in S to 3XL sizes.
Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a brass differential cover. The part adds 60g of weight to the lowest part of the chassis for improved climb performance. It also increases axle stiffness for optimised transmission efficiency while the overall design improves visual impact. The cover some separately and it is usable on the front and rear axles.
European X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced the Conveyor cooling fan mount. The 3-D-printed part is made of carbon reinforced material and it weighs in at only 5g, hardly changing the overall weight balance of the chassis. A trick clip takes the fan’s JST connector for a more tidy look and the mount’s design will reduce the operation temperatures of the motor by about ten degrees. The mount is usable with most motor cooling fans.
Pirani RC have announced the release of new long-type 7.9mm ball ends for 1/8th on-road kit suspension as well as multi-size anti-roll bar stoppers. Starting with the ball end, the item is made of high-quality 7075-T6 alloy and it features a 7.9mm ball section and is available as 23mm and 26.5mm long variant – the latter coming in handy especially with the latest generation of 1/8th IC track rear ends that need longer ball ends. The balls sport a low friction, low wear surface coating for smooth suspension action and a long life.
Avid have added a range of chassis protector sheets to their line up. Made in association with Stickit1Racing, the durable chassis skins provide protection from abrasive surfaces, rocks, and other abuse with the black or white design covering most racer’s needs. The decals are available for most of today’s 1/10th scale off-road kits including the ones of Team Associated, Schumacher, Tekno, TLR, Yokomo and Xray. Also available are universal sheets of 340mm x 130mm of size.
