Coming from Capricorn and made for the TE-03 electric touring car is the EXF aluminium chassis. The chassis shares its design with the V4 chassis that comes with the Power Light Kit and it allows for the use of the new bulkheads brackets and both the slim and the standard motor mount enabling multiple flex options.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
TQ Wire have introduced the 2S trans/rec charge cable, an adapter that allows to charge 2S LiXX transmitter and receiver batteries through their balancer port. Fitting XH balancer plug equipped LiPo, LiIon and LiFe batteries, the adapter attaches to the battery’s balancer port while on the input side any 2S balancer charge harness with 5mm and 2mm bullet-type connectors can be used.
Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC10F6 formula car are white tyre decals. Printed on rubberised, high-strength, adhesive-backed material, these decals give tyres a finished and scale look. They are sold in individual sheets featuring enough decals for two complete sets of tyres.
AMain have introduced the new ProTek R/C 321B Samurai V2 off-load 3-port competition buggy engine. It features a short-stroke design, turbo head, rear ceramic bearing and easy-to-tune LRT carburettor. The V2 has been updated to provide better fuel mileage and smoother acceleration with the power plant benefiting from a new, efficient composite carburettor that when race-tuned will yield fuel mileage up to 14 minutes per tank of fuel. The new carburettor also helps smooth out throttle response for more precise control. The Japanese-made, limited production run engine is available now.
Coming from JConcepts is the 1988 Chevy Silverado monster truck body shell. The 1988 styling is very clean, updated, refined and did not display the boxy looks from the early 80’s. The fleetside design is spot-on featuring slight curvature to the main shape, new headlights, grille treatment and form-fitting wheel wells. The slight flare to the tyre openings give just a little wrinkle to the bed-sides and front fenders to accommodate different sized tyres for maximum versatility. The JConcepts body includes a decal sheet that makes detailing out the headlights, taillights and grille a breeze while window mask allows the user to quickly get the body into paint. Also included is a Racerback which fits the ’88 perfectly to recreate trucks all the way into the early 1990’s. The standard cab body has an 11″ wheelbase and fits retro and race monster trucks as a drop-on giving the all important clearance and functionality.
JConcepts have introduced the next generation of 1/10th buggy rear wings with the new Aero S-Type. It includes options not yet seen before on a 1/10th off-road rear wing. An extended rear gurney lip makes tuning that much better for more grip on the loose surfaces while running the latest generation in off-road. The base of the wing design is built on the popular Aero wing but with new additions which make the wing more durable and more adjustable. The S-Type wing is a direct bolt-on piece for the Team Associated B6/B6D and B64/B64D. The wing features a long chord construction with revised section to incorporate some reinforced ribbing in the vertical plane below the over-hanging gurney. Cut-lines and dimpled locations are positioned throughout for trim and tuning options. The dimples in the rear can be reamed to expose larger holes which serve as pass-through for circulating air and helps the vehicle maintain its position during long flight jumps.
Coming from Ultimate Racing and made for Mugen’s MBX7 series of nitro buggies and trucks is a 3-D-printed receiver battery box. Designed to do away with the vehicle’s standard “strap on” design, the box is large enough to take most straight-type receiver batteries while also allowing to leave the connectors inside the box for even greater protection against the elements. The 2-piece part is 3-D-printed from highly impact resistant material and self-locking nuts ensure that the screw threads do not get stripped over time. The box fits both the MBX7 and MBX7R kits.
WRC Racing from Italy have introduced their GTX 1.3 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Based on the previous GTX the 2017 version has received some subtle updates such as an aerodynamically shaped front bumper, a new floating radio plate system and a redesigned fuel tank, the latter making for a lowered overall centre of gravity. Also part of the 1.3 package is a new rear diffusor for improved rear end protection and downforce.
