New from MIP and made for virtually every 1/5th large scale vehicle is a tow strap for easy vehicle transportation. Made to ease the arrival to and the departure from the track the tow strap attaches to the car using two sturdy carabiners while the strap itself allows to tow the car behind you.
Ielasi Tuned have introduced the IDT.21-4CQ 4-port “square” engine. The company’s most powerful off-road engine so far is designed to offer great power at both low and high RPM while the 4-port setup makes for a linear power output and low fuel consumption. The engine comes with a R7 conrod which is machined from light aluminium and ultrasonic-checked for improved reliability. Other features include a selected and matched piston/liner assembly for best possible compression and durability while the carburettor used is a reverse-type Novarossi offering to provide high idle stability, precise tuning and higher mid to top range power. The package is rounded out by a new cooling head with etched Ielasi Tuned logo.
Reds Racing have released a set of new venturi inserts for the 3.5cc on-road “M” series engines. The new parts are available in 8.0, 8.5 and 9.0mm inner diameter and they offer a higher torque while leaving mid and top range power fuel consumption unchanged. The inserts are suitable for all “M” range on-road engines and they have been developed in cooperation with factory team drivers such as John Ermen and they have been used with great success at the recent 1/8 European Championship in Ettlingen.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new ECX AMP line of 1/10th 2WD ready-to-run off-road cars. Coming as monster truck and desert buggy both vehicles offer a tough construction as well as waterproofing, making them the ideal for all-weather bashing and as beginner’s cars. Building on a tough nylon composite chassis the cars feature oil-filled shock absorbers, a 2WD transmission with gear differential, captured hinge pins as well as a 540-size 20T brushed motor and a full-range 2.4GHz transmitter. The package is rounded out by a 7.2V NiMH battery and a Dynamite wall charger. Both the buggy and the truck are available in two different bodyshell designs.
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Yokomo will soon have a new pit bag available. Sporting an updated outer design the bag features three equal-size inner drawers as well as several outer pockets for items such as a setup board and setup tools. Sturdy wheels and a tough extendible handle round out the package. The bag will become available by the end of September.
Coming from Avid and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy are Avid’s carbon fibre shock towers. Machined from high-quality 5mm material the towers scrub 33 percent of weight compared to the stock aluminium parts while the rear tower also places the rear wing 1mm further back. Being a direct replacement the Avid shock stays maintain the stock suspension geometry. The parts are available separately or as a set including the front and rear tower.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
The latest off-road vehicle to receive JConcepts’ Finnisher body treatment is the TLR 8ight-T 3.0 1/8th scale truggy. The slight cab forward design, raked windshield and aggressive stance highlight a performance-oriented core while the wide front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the unique 8ight-T 3.0 shock geometry. An extended front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight while a built-in air escape passage on the roof allows the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The new body includes champion rear name plates which provide additional high-speed stability and the overall handling has been improved by balancing the bias between the cab location and rear wing placement which control the majority of the aero affects of the aggressively styled body.
Coming soon here on Red RC is a series of articles about Xray’s new X12 2016 specification 1/12th scale pan car kit. We will bring you an exclusive story by current European Champion Alexander Hagberg as well as an interview with him and British National Champion Olly Jefferies in the build up to the car’s release. Be sure to check back!
