GL Racing have introduced a set of long V2 double joint driveshafts for the GLA 4WD micro chassis. They are of the same design as used in 1/10th touring cars and smooth out wheel speeds at large steering angles while also producing a constant velocity transfer from shaft to wheel. The V2 shafts are made from high-quality spring steel and they are available now.
Source: GL Racing [gl-racing.com]
Coming from Xpress and made for the Execute XQ1 touring car is a camber link stiffener set. By changing the front upper links to a triangular system, the C-hub is stiffened which provides a more predictable handling especially on high grip tracks. The set is a direct fit and includes all necessary hardware.
German Futaba distributor Ripmax has introduced the new BLS373SV high-torque servo for large scale applications. The high-voltage compatible device supports the T7PX HighSpeed SR mode, it is S.Bus and S.Bus2 compatible and programmable using Futaba’s CIU-2/3 USB adapters. It features stainless steel top and output gears for strength, four ball bearings and Cobalt-Samarium motor magnets for precision and best possible performance. At 7.4V input the servo is able of pulling up to 37kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.11s.
Source: Ripmax [ripmax.de]
Sweep have introduced their new 2018 Team t-shirt. The merchandise is made of 100 percent cotton material, to comes in black and with multi-colour prints on the front and the back. It is available in M to XXXL sizes from now on.
Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]
Coming soon on Kyosho’s popular Inferno 1/8th buggy platform is the Inferno Neo 3.0 ReadySet RTR nitro buggy. The vehicle makes use of the Championship winning MP7.5, comes factory-assembled and features performance parts such as front universal driveshafts, big bore shock absorbers, fluid-filled and tuneable front, centre and rear differentials as well as sealed receiver and receiver battery boxes. The buggy is powered by a KE21SP recoil starter nitro engine for ease of use a lots of power while the KC cross tyres ensure traction and stability on a variety of surfaces. The kit is rounded out by a pre-cut body shell in two colour choices and included with the RTR buggy also comes a Synchro KT-231P+ 2.4GHz transmitter. The buggy will hit stores in May.
Coming soon on Mugen’s recently introduced MBX8 1/8th Nitro Buggy platform is the MBX8 Eco E-Buggy kit. The kit will utilise many of the MBX8’s features such as from front and rear suspension mounts, box-shaped suspension arms with interchangeable stiffeners, as well as new front and rear gearboxes, a lightweight wing mount and a lightweight, IMFAR-legal rear wing. Other features include a redesigned main chassis plate for improved rough track handling, as well as straight-cut 13T bevel and 44T diff gears for optimised efficiency, acceleration and run time. Mugen’s HTD High Traction Differentials are included from stock as is a redesigned receiver box and 4S battery tray. A calming-design servo saver nut, alloy front and rear shock towers as well as front and rear universal centre driveshafts round out the package.
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Xtreme Racing have introduced a set of lightweight drivers compartment panels cut from carbon fibre. The parts were designed as a direct replacement for the standard plastic items and they are made from high-quality 1.2mm plates. The 8-piece set uses the original hardware and it is available from now on.
Coming soon from Losi is their new Tenacity-DB 4WD RTR desert buggy. Following the Tenacity-MT, T and SCT, the DB is the fourth vehicle within the Tenacity range and it features a scale-looking roll cage, driver figures and it is powered by a Fuze 3800kv 550-class 4-pole brushless motor and a Dynamite 130A brushless speed controller. A 9kg waterproof steering servo makes for go-everywhere capability as does the 4WD driveline with adjustable differentials and coil-over fluid-filled shock absorbers on all four corners. The composite tub chassis features bottom-loading battery tray and the buggy is rounded out by a race-inspired body shell that is available in blue or red tone. The ready-to-run set, that comes including a Spektrum DX2E Active transmitter and AVC system, is available from May.
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