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March 1, 2019

Icon RC TC7.2 low profile shock towers

Coming from Icon RC and made for the Team Associated TC7.2 touring car are new low profile shock towers. CNC-machined from high-quality 4mm carbon fibre, these shock towers have been designed to achieve the lowest possible centre of gravity and to be used in conjunction with the latest generation of ultra short shocks, like the popular Axon dampers. Due to the design, the shock positions have been lowered by a whole 6.5mm. The shock tower kit includes front and rear towers with a complete conversion kit, including a set of Axon shock absorbers, also being available.

View the converted car here

March 1, 2019

Serpent Project 4X Pro touring car kit

Serpent have introduced their new Project 4X Pro 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit, follow-up model to the previous Evo kit. The latest evolution of the innovative electric touring car is packed with improvements that make it both faster and easier to drive. The new rear geometry that can be used with either fixed or active toe with the fixed toe configuration features a unique 3-pivot design for quick toe adjustments, easy track width changes and more efficient arm sweep. The variable toe variation however generates more grip while improved toe control gives the optimum combination of steering and rear grip. The new horizontal top deck is the result of countless hours of testing to find the perfect combination of flex and rigidity while improvements in various components allow more battery configurations, including shorty types, to make it easier to find the optimum weight distribution for each track. Other included updates will allow the mounting of more optional parts to further enhance the tuneability of the 4X Pro. The Pro uses all of the Evo’s updates including the same easy to build and setup shock system and fixed-length pullrods, while the rear suspension is heavily modified with much longer arms and a different geometry to create more steering and widen the setup window on medium to high grip asphalt. The Pro kit will hit stores this March.

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March 1, 2019

Jake Thayer joins Muchmore factory team

Muchmore have announced the signing of Jake Thayer to their factory race team. Jake is very well known in the southern California area as being one of the best talents on the track and off. His dedication to the hobby is something special and is even more reason why he has been on Muchmore’s radar for some time. Jake will also play a key roll in the testing and development of Muchmore’s Spec line of products to compete at the highest level. The Yokomo driver says:

I couldn’t be more excited to be apart of the Muchmore Racing Team for 2019 and beyond! I’ve been a big fan of the Muchmore product line for years and it continues to grow with the highest quality of cutting edge electronics and accessories. I’d like to thank Yusuke “Koba” Kobayashi and Joe Pillars for this great opportunity to be apart of the #muchmoremovement.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

March 1, 2019

HB Racing D819 narrow alloy & brass wheel hubs

Coming from HB Racing are new narrow design hex hubs for the D819 1/8th scale buggy. The hex design wheel adapters are available in two variants with the first being a conventional alloy construction. These are standard equipment on the new D819 buggy. Each lightweight hex hub weighs in at three grams and they fit all previous 1/8 buggies and truggies as well. Also new is a pair of heavy brass narrow hex hubs. The heavier brass hubs make the car easier to drive and less sensitive on slippery tracks. They also give a more stable feeling for aggressive driving. Each heavy brass hex hub weighs 10.5 grams and they fit all previous 1/8 buggies and truggies. The narrow ally and brass hex hubs help racers to adjust overall width with the variety of wheels and tyres available on the market.

View the brass wheel hubs here

March 1, 2019

Performa Racing P1 Radical 690 Modified motors

Coming from Performa Racing are their new P1 Radical Sensor System 690 Modified brushless motors for 1/8th scale applications. Designed to provide superior drivability and extreme power, the Radical Sensor System is composed of a separate magnetic ring featuring four magnets that ensure precise and accurate rotor position location, helping the controller to achieve smoother throttle control. The design also protects the sensor system from being disturbed by inappropriate signals. Compatible with all controllers the motors are suitable for 1/8 buggies, SCT trucks and on-road cars.

View a list of the features and more images here

March 1, 2019

Yusuke Sugiura signs with Yokomo & Mugen

Former long-time Kyosho factory driver, Japan’s Yusuke Sugiura has announced that he will be joining Yokomo and Mugen for the 2019 season. The 5-times Japan national champion will be running Yokomo off-road cars in 1/10th electric classes while using Mugen machinery for his 1/8th scale campaign.

Image: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 1, 2019

Shepherd tease Velox V8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Shepherd have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new Velox V8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The car will feature a completely redesigned front end including new lower and upper arms, steering hubs, lower and upper hinge pin mounts as well as an aluminium servo saver and other details. The steering hubs are equipped with mounting holes for optional front carbon aero discs and the upper hinge pin mounts can be connected to the bulkheads to stiffen up the front suspension while the lower hinge pin mounts feature three pin positions, changing the front lower arm length. Additional setup options come in the form of new lower arms which allow to change the wheelbase by 2mm and also the front upper arms have been updated. With modern 1/8th race bodies getting longer and longer, the front bumper has been updated to give additional support. New to the V8.2 is a redesigned chassis plate that can be equipped with optional carbon inserts to optimise the airflow on high-speed tracks. A smaller and thus lighter front aluminium servo saver and redesigned gearbox bulkheads complete the visible changes. Furthermore the kit will feature some high-end racing parts as a reverse clutch, light aluminium wheel axles and rear CVD driveshafts. More details on features such as the optional battery position and chassis weight kit will become available closer to the release which is planned for end of April.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

March 1, 2019

Hudy Air Vac 1/10th off-road vacuum pump

The latest addition to Hudy’s line of Air Vac vacuum pumps for shock absorbers and differentials is a dedicated variant for 1/10th off-road vehicles. The ultra-compact electric-powered vacuum pump for 1/10 off-road shock absorbers was developed to quickly and easily bleed unwanted air bubbles from oil-filled shock absorbers and differentials. The tool may also be used as tyre additive penetrator for 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars to help getting the additive into the small pores of the foam tyre. The main platform is fully CNC-machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and includes exchangeable shock/diff stands as well as a transparent plastic cover. The Air Vac’s strong vacuum pump is powered by an optional 12V power supply or a 2S LiPo battery pack and it includes holders for the shock absorbers and differential as well as a 600mm connecting cable with gold-plated banana plugs and a premium hardcase for safe storage and transportation.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]