Muchmore have introduced their new 6000mAh 7.6V Impact LCG HV FD3 hardcase LiHV battery. The power source is built from high-quality 120C high voltage cells and it offers a capacity of 6000mAh, making it usable for modified and stock applications alike. The standard-size battery is of a reduced 22.3mm height for an overall lower centre of gravity and it weighs in at a lightweight 283g.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Kyosho have introduced their new SP brake pads for kits such as the R4Evo, R4s, FW-06 and GT2. The pre-assembled brake pads are built using a high-grade fibre material for increased braking power and fade-free consistency and due to being pre-glued to the metal carrier they are also more durable and reliable.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Following a couple of teaser images TLR have officially announced the forthcoming release of their brand new and completely redefined 1/8th off-road racing platform. The buggy utilises a new, wider chassis layout to aid in stability and to give the buggy a more neutral feel. New chassis guard have an improved fit on the chassis and a large footprint engine mount reduces flex underneath the engine to eliminate chassis fatigue on high traction race surfaces. Optimised chassis balance with the weight has been moved forward in the chassis provides a better driving balance to the vehicle while the updated radio tray now puts the throttle servo near the engine to eliminate additional linkage. The updated radio tray will ensure the throttle servo is rigidly mounted to avoid any flex by floating the servo off of the centre differential.
Infinity is introducing a range of high performance silicone diff oils. Using carefully selected silicone oil, the viscosity of the range is professionally controlled during production. This ensures accuracy that gives racers a reliable source of consistency when selecting the correct oil for their desired set-up. Such high quality oil also provides more stable traction during race conditions. Available in convenient 60cc bottles, the range of nine different viscosities covers popular options between 4,000 and 20,000.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Xenon have announced the release of their full line of VSS EX 64 pitch electric touring and pan car super gears. They are considered to be the world’s smallest moulded main gears and they are available in 68T to 87T specification. Due to their design the gears are usable for touring and pan cars alike and they come moulded from a tough yet silent white composite material.
During this week’s ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals in Lake City, Florida, JConcepts have snapped a first couple of images of TLR’s forthcoming 8ight X 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The new kit was first seen during the recent Horizon RC Fest in Monticello, Illinois in the hands of TLR factory driver Dakotah Phend with the example in the new set of images belonging to veteran racer JR Mitch. The buggy is expected to become officially announced later this week and we bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.
Coming from Traxxas and s perfect companion for the recently introduced long arm lift kit are the functional 2.2″ beadlock Method Race Wheels. They add more valuable ground clearance to the lifted TRX-4 and make for a rugged off-road appearance. They help to make a visual statement with two wheel options, in black chrome or charcoal grey colour, and six different coloured aluminium beadlock rings. The rims are available as 2-piece wheel-only packs and also as pre-mounts with Canyon trail tyres mounted on black chrome rims. As for the aluminium beadlock rings, they come as 4-piece sets including mounting screws and in the six colours of satin, orange, green, red, black and blue.
FX Engines have released their new K501R engine and EFRA 2131 exhaust combo package. The set contains the 5-port K501R power plant, the short-medium #659706 off-road manifold as well as an EFRA 2131 pipe and suitable mounting hardware such as silicone gaskets and mounting springs.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
