April 19, 2018

Pro-Line Slide Lock 1/8th buggy tyre

Coming from Pro-Line is the new Slide Lock 1/8th buggy tyre. It features a unique design from Pro-Line that is made specifically for smooth, low grip tracks. The tread features a pattern of small, tightly packed hexagon and triangle shaped pins to lay down as much rubber as possible. The tread is also laid out wider across the tyre carcass for a flatter profile overall compared to other Pro-Line 1:8 race tyres. Each hexagon pin has a deep sipe down the middle of the tread for added flex and grip on even the slickest of surfaces. The built-in tread flex means drivers can run harder compounds for longer wear and still have good traction when needed. The large and stiff side pins reach far down the sidewall to reduce edginess as much as possible. The tyre is available including blue closed cell inserts in a variety of compounds including M3 soft, M4 super soft, X2 medium and X3 soft.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


April 19, 2018

Futaba T7XC competition stick radio system

Futaba factory pilot Yuichi Kanai has released a first teaser image of Futaba’s forthcoming T7XC competition stick radio system. The radio is currently being tested by factory drivers such as Yuichi and it features a large LC display as it is known from Futaba’s T7PX top-of-the-foodchain pistol grip radio. The transmitter is expected to make a first official appearance at the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in May and we bring you more details as they surface.

Image: Yuichi Kanai via Hideo Kitazawa


April 18, 2018

Axial SCX10 II Deadbolt trail truck

Axial’s SCX10 II is soon also available as Deadbolt body shell variant. The vehicle combines the rugged good looks of the Deadbolt with the exceptional handling of the trail-ready SCX10 II chassis, giving drivers a rig that’s got both charisma and competence. The Deadbolt body is now coated with an olive drab paint scheme while keeping the original features such as narrow stance, bulging hood, realistic driver figure and exterior cage complete with light bar. Finalising the look is a licensed CRC front bumper and Method Hole wheels wrapped in Nitto Trail Grappler tires. Underneath the muted-green shell sits the SCX10 II, a reliable chassis that is equipped for extreme trailing – AX10 transmission, single-piece AR44 axles and WB8 HD Wildboar driveshafts.

View an image of the chassis here


April 18, 2018

Reckward-Tuning MBX8 sealed ball bearing set

Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is a 24-piece set of sealed high-quality ball bearings for the Mugen MBX8. The set utilises high-quality ABEC 3/5 spec bearings that feature a special rubber seal and a synthetic grease for exceptional protection against the elements and a low drag drivetrain. High-quality balls and optimised ball cages will greatly increase overall bearing life even in demanding track conditions. The 24-piece set is a direct fit and available now.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]


April 18, 2018

Reds Racing TX2 1/10th speed controller

Reds Racing have announced the soon release of their new TX2 1/10th scale brushless speed controller. The 160A-rated ESC is usable for Modified and Stock racing alike, it is 2S LiPo-compatible, measures 31x40x19.5mm and features a switchable 6V/7.4V 6A BEC system. The case is of an aluminium heatsink design for lower operation temperatures and new high-grade, low-resistance components make for improved performance. The controller is programmable using an external programming box through a built-in Micro USB hub while an optional PC interface allows for advanced programming and updating with the new firmware sporting features such as Coast, Softening and a new brake system for more linear brake control. A build-in on/off switch and black receiver wire round out the package.

View lists of the features and specifications and another image here


April 18, 2018

Yokomo tease new YRX12 pan car kit

Yokomo have released first teaser images and basic information on their forthcoming new YRX12 1/12th scale pan car. Developed with the 2018 IFMAR World Championships in South Africa in mind, the vehicle will be building on the current YRX12, TQ holder at the 2016 Worlds, however the ’18 car will feature a new front end system along with a newly developed aluminium chassis. The design focus was also on fine-tuning the centre pitching damper as well as the front king pin and coil spring area with Yokomo not going into detail for the time being. The kit is set for a release in July and it will be in use at the World Championships in the hands of all-Japan Champion Toto Ebukoro as well as Yoshi and Toshi Yanagisawa to name just a few.

View another image here


April 18, 2018

Xpress 4.5mm & 4.25mm aluminium hex adapters

Xpress have introduced their new 4.5mm and 4.25mm offset aluminium wheel hex adapters for the Execute XQ1 touring car. The 12mm adapters are machined from aluminium, they come black anodised for looks and laser-etched for easy identification. The different offsets help to fine-tune the front and rear track width and the adapters, that come as pairs, are usable on Xpress’ own XQ1 and also other brand’s kits such as the Xray T4.

View more images here


April 18, 2018

Yeah Racing M07 alloy steering & suspension upgrade

Made for the Tamiya M07 Concept M-chassis is Yeah Racing’s new aluminium and suspension upgrade set. The kit includes essential parts to upgrade the steering and taking out the binding of the suspension. A bearing-supported aluminium steering rack increases steering precision whilst the ball-supported suspension pin mount reduces the binding in the arms when run at an angle to get rear toe-in. Also part of the package are the recently introduced motor cooling element, a front suspension mount as well as shock towers and a front bumper support. All parts are machined from high-grade aluminium and they come blue anodised to match the remainder of the car’s option parts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


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