Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced a set of titanium pivot balls for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. Made from high-quality material the titanium pivot balls scrub a good amount of weight compared to the kit’s steel parts while also being much less prone to corrode and wear, making them virtually a fit and forget. The titanium pivot balls are compatible to all 3rd generation RC8 kits including the RC8B, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.
Vampire Racing have introduced their new 6000mAh 80C LiHV competition battery pack. Made from high-quality high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells with a constant 80C rating the standard size 2S battery offers a nominal voltage of 7.6V and it weighs in at 305g. The pack utilises 5mm tube-type connectors, Vampire Racing’s new black design stickers, it is both EFRA and BRCA legal and available from now on.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Japanese company Freedom have released a first teaser of their forthcoming Freedom F1 car. Designed for the Japanese 200mm foam tyre class the kit utilises a rigid F103-style Tamiya front end, a single bellcrank steering system with floating servo mount, a highly adjustable battery and shock mounting plate as well as a rear power pod top plate that allows to use single or dual roll dampers. On top of this the car will be usable with inline or transversally mounted shorty packs. We bring you more information on the project as soon as they surface.
Source: Freedom [livedoor.jp]
Coming from Capricorn is the F1-style rear swaybar set for the C-803 1/8th on-road car. The ball-raced system utilises a 2.3mm centre torsion rod that provides very precise response and the assembly is easy to adjust by using different thickness rods. In addition to the included “soft” 2.3mm come optional “medium” 2.5mm and “hard” 2.7mm versions to fine-tune chassis roll. The set includes all needed hardware and ball bearings and it is a direct fit.
Team Associated have released their long awaited entry into the 1:10 scale 2WD electric formula racing class with the RC10F6 Factory Team Kit. With a full cast of setting options, an ultra-low centre of mass, and sleek styling, the F6 is designed to put you at the front of the Formula grid. All aspects were considered and optimised to make sure it would stand above its competition. From front to back, with graphite control arms, the fully adjustable front end, the ultra-smooth rear pivot, and wings styled after current full-scale Formula rulings, no corner was left untouched.
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HPI Racing have announced the forthcoming release of the Savage X SS 1/8th scale nitro monster truck. Probably the world’s most popular 1/8th scale big-block nitro monster truck, the Savage has been around for nearly 15 years. The updated re-release is fitted with super heavy-duty drivetrain parts, all-metal differentials with machine-cut gears, 2.5mm TVP chassis and plenty more go-fast goodies. Coming in kit form it is ready for more option parts, your own radio gear and lots of backyard bashing.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]
Another new YZ-2-specific JConcepts accessorym beside the just announced F2 bodyshell, is a pre-cut chassis protective sheet. Cut to size and a direct fit for Yokomo’s latest 2WD buggy, the decal prevents the chassis bottom from becoming overly scratched or damaged on abrasive surfaces. JC graphics make for a pleasing appearance and included in each package are two full chassis decals and two spare rear skid stickers.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts’s new F2 bodyshell is soon also available to fit Yokomo’s YZ-2 line of 2WD buggies. The body is a drop fit for the popular Yokomo YZ-2 CA and DT with cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up and lay-down transmission layouts. Featuring an increased windshield angle a steady force is provided upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes the performance/visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC-chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The front of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body. The body comes clear, including window masks, decal sheet and two Aero rear wings.
