For all the 1:10 racers out there, Pro-Line wanted to share a little inside development project they’re in the middle of. As you can see from the photo it is closed cell inserts for your 2 & 4wd buggies. We can expect further updates from the US company in the near future.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Now you can make the most of your 1/10th Short Course Truck with the new Kourse King from Fastrax. Designed to perform on multi-surface astro and grass tracks, the Kourse King in the new T1 compound now opens up a whole new performance level for your 2wd SC vehicle. No more slipping, spinning and sliding when the weather turns. Whats more these tires are designed to fit the standard type scale wheels, retaining that sort after scale finish. Sold as pair without inserts.
Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]
Schumacher have announced that they have re-tooled and improved the quality of our 2WD slim front tyre. The MiniSpike is the tyre of choice for many grass and astro tracks. The performance of the new Slim Mini Spike 2 will be exactly the same, however the new tyre can be identified by it’s matt finish rather than a shiny one and MiniSpike 2 engraving on the sidewall. Stock is coming through now on the U6581 Yellow compound and will follow shortly on the harder Green and Blue compounds.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
French company RB have extended their accessories range with a complete new line of racing bodies. Made with high quality lexan, the RB bodies are designed to improve the performance of your buggy and come transparent with a protection film and windows mask. Available in various versions suitable for the Losi 8ight Kyosho MP9, Xray 808, Associated RC8 and Mugen MBX-6.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Shepherd have announced the release of this aluminium servo saver for the Velox V8. The blue anodized parts are CNC-machined from high-grade 7075 T6 aluminium. Designed to survive even hard crashes on US-style tracks with boards, it still perfectly protects the steering servo from being damaged. Like the standard one the optional servo saver is adjustable in its length by only one screw.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Tamiya USA have released the new Performance Package version of the TRF801XT, which comes with updated parts to further optimize this truggy. Included in the kit are new shorter front and rear suspension arms that improve durability as well as performance. The new arms narrow the trucks width from 428mm to 422mm, the narrower stance improves handling and responsiveness. Also included in the Performance Package are new universal swing shafts to account for the narrower width of the new suspension arms. As an extra bonus the kit will now include item HD upper shock mounts. A one piece design, it allows for quicker and easier shock angle adjustment while providing a stronger mount. All performance parts in item are also available separately.
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Robitronic have released their new 1/8th carry bag. Made from a hard wearing nylon material in grey, red and black, this padded case features an internal cardboard box that is large enough to accommodate a 1/8th scale buggy together with most of the items you need to run it. Supplied with a comfortable shoulder strap and padded handle for ease of transport.
View more images of the bag here
New from Shepherd for their Velox V10 come a number of new optional parts. First up is the new CNC-machined brass battery tray that allows you to increase the weight in the best possible position, in the center of the chassis plate. Weighing 41g the perfectly balanced battery tray lowers the center of gravity significantly and improves the handling of the V10 especially on high traction tracks. The new wide front bumper allows the use for Lola type bodies for the Velox V10 and additionally is said increases steering in fast corners because of improved aerodynamics. New soft black springs increase the possibilities to fine-tune the V10 to specific track conditions. And finally especially for the front differential of the V10 many racers requested harder silicone diff oils and so now there is 200.000cSt, 250.000cSt and 300.000cSt.
