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May 10, 2019

Xray XT8 1/8th nitro truggy kit

Xray have introduced their new XT8 1/8th nitro truggy kit. The kit builds on the proven XT8 platform but features refinements in the suspension and chassis area. First up is the new front suspension geometry with updated C-hubs and steering blocks. The latter are of an new design with interchangeable Ackermann plates and moulded-in threaded bushings for the kingpin screws. New to the “2019” model are also updated C-hubs to accommodate the updated steering blocks as well as CV-design driveshafts front and rear to replace the previous universal-type shafts. The chassis was updated to work with the included “soft” radio tray which is the best solution for low to medium bite track while an optional hard radio tray is available when running on high bite surfaces or in high ambient temperatures. For the rear of the truck, Xray have included a new lightweight 1-piece wing mount that is about 40 percent lighter for a lower centre of gravity and optimised overall weight balance. A new wing mount brace helps to prevent gearbox breakage as it connects the wing mount and chassis braces that help to transfer impact energy towards the chassis. Also part of the kit is an updated 7075 alloy shock rear shock tower to accommodate the new rear wing mount, updated rear uprights with larger outer bearings make for improved reliability and upgraded shock absorbers with soft compound bottom-ribbed volume compensator membranes help with suspension efficiency. The kit is rounded out by new aluminium clutch shoes as well as 2.6mm front and 2.8mm rear swaybars.

View a list of the new features here

May 10, 2019

Bittydesign FWD body shell – Coming soon

Bittydesign have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new body shell for growing 1/10th FWD touring car class. Full details and more images will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for June.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]

May 10, 2019

Xray GTX8 4-shoe clutch set

Coming from Xray and made for their GTX8 1/8th scale nitro GT kit is a 4-shoe clutch set. The design makes for improved throttle feel and engine response and it allows for super-easy clutch setting, ranging from soft to hard settings, ensuring optimised performance on different track conditions and with different driving styles. The 4-shoe clutch also features smaller, lighter internal parts, and the design allows for more balanced clutch bell engagement compared to the traditional 3-shoe design. The clutch setting can be tuned with the adjustment nut to control the engagement point as desired. The complete set includes the flywheel, graphite clutch shoes, a medium hardness clutch spring, assembly screws, flywheel collar, flywheel nut and pressure sleeve.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 10, 2019

Muchmore MRX482 Sanwa-compatible receiver

Muchmore are busy adding more radio equipment to their line up with the latest being the Sanwa-compatible MRX482 2.4GHz receiver. The compact design “antenna-less” receiver unit measures 23.6×18.4×28.4mm and it weighs in at 7.3g. The 4-channel receiver is Sanwa Normal, SHR and SSR mode compatible and it is usable with 3.5V to 8.4V input.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

May 10, 2019

RPM Typhon 4×4 3S BLX rear arms

Coming from RPM and made for the Arrma Typhon 4×4 3S BLX is a set of replacement rear A-arms. RPM’s versions are more adjustable, more durable and 5g lighter than stock. The designers added a second shock mount to the outside of the original stock shock mount, adding adjustability and improving trackability. The outer shock mount lowers the ride height, increasing stability on all surface types. A lower ride height also means faster corner speeds. Moulded from engineering grade nylons, the arms are a lot more durable than the standard parts with the redesigned shape of the A-arms helping improve survivability during severe bashing. The rear arms come in sets of two and they are a direct fit.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

May 10, 2019

Muchmore BLS10 HV low-profile brushless servo

Muchmore have introduced their new BLS10 high-voltage-compatible low-profile brushless servo. Housed in a mixed composite upper/lower and alloy middle heatsink section case, the Sanwa SSR response mode supporting servo is capable of speeds of down to 0.055s with a torque of up to 13.5kg-cm when operated with 7.4V input. Dual ball races, a mixed titanium and aluminium gear train as well as an all-black servo lead are other features of the compact device that is ideal for both 1/10th scale on-road and off-road applications.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

May 10, 2019

Team Associated RC8B3.1 FT tall rear shock tower

Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8B3.1 1/8th scale buggies is the Factory Team tall rear carbon fibre shock tower. By raising the top shock mounting positions, a taller tower geometry was created that increases up-travel. Up-travel is how much further the shock can travel upwards in its stroke after the chassis has bottomed out with the ground. Increasing up-travel lets the tyre absorb more impact and improves handling in bumps and high-speed cornering. With the new geometry up-travel is optimised for both low and high axle positions and the tower is usable for the RC8B3.1 nitro and RC8B3.1e electric kits.

View a comparison image of the tall and standard tower here

May 9, 2019

MIP Bypass1 Kyosho & HB Racing shock pistons

MIP’s popular Bypass 1 pistons are now also available for Kyosho and HB Racing 1/8th scale off-road kits. Featuring colour-codes Valves, the Bypass1 pistons combined together with these valves allow to control and maximise the car’s performance based on which valves used. Thicker valves generate a slower rebound and thinner valves get quicker rebounds. Each set includes four pistons and a set of three different valves with the Kyosho MP10/MP9 set coming with 16mm 8-hole pistons while the HB Racing set includes 16mm 5-hole pistons. Both are available from now on.

View the HB Racing compatible set here