February 7, 2018

Traxxas introduce new E-Revo VXL monster truck

Traxxas’ popular E-Revo monster truck has received a massive overhaul with the 2018 edition being considered faster and stronger than ever before. The truck builds on an innovative low centre of gravity chassis with major components such as batteries being placed as low and close to the centreline as possible. Key areas were targeted for added strength and rigidity, such as the battery compartments and bulkhead mounts while new front and rear top braces resist flex and further protect the inboard shocks. Upgraded front and rear differentials with massively larger ring and pinion gears use over twice as much steel for extreme durability while heavy weight oil gives them the performance feel of limited slip differentials. The steel drive cups fit over 8mm hardened steel output shafts which ride on oversized sealed bearings.

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February 7, 2018

Speedzone 6000mAh 4S LiHV battery pack

Coming from Speedzone is their new 6000mAh 4S LiHV battery pack for 1/8th scale applications. Made from high-performance 100C cells the back measures 138.5×46.5x49mm and it weighs in at 556g. The hardcase battery comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balance and T-plug power connector and it is available now.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]


February 7, 2018

Capricorn C803 short rear driveshafts

Made for the C803 on-road car are Capricorn’s new shorter rear driveshafts. 1.5mm shorter in length than the standard items, the driveshafts allow to run the car with a more narrow rear track width which can be beneficial on tight and technical tracks or even necessary when running large off-set wheels.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


February 7, 2018

1up Racing on-road pit board with Quikcheck

1up Racing have introduced their all-new on-road pit board that offers an oversized 300mm x 450mm matte black work area with enough space to mark 1/10th touring car bodies for accurate cutting. Each pit board includes a QuikChek decal for quick reference of wheelbase, popular bearing and screw sizes, and a 300mm ruler. A gloss black band surrounds the work area completing the clean look. The QuikChek is available with Blue, Red, Orange, Pink, Green or Gray accents to match any pit space and the QuikCheck decal can also be personalised with a custom name.

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February 7, 2018

RC Speed Secrets YZ-2 DTM titanium screw kits

Coming from RC Speed Secrets and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM 2WD buggy are two new titanium screw kits. Available as 70-pieces upper and 26-pieces lower set, the fasteners are made or Grade 5 quality titanium and they feature deep sockets for easier wrenching and less stress on both the screw heads and tool tips. The sets are available in a rainbow/oil slick finish or in a stealth black finish to make them stand out.

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February 7, 2018

Vigor RC T4 RF+2 ARS suspension mounts

Coming from Vigor RC and made for the Xray T4 2018 and 2017 cars is a RF+2mm ARS suspension mount. The updated geometry makes for parallel suspension pins, rather than having them angled as it is standard, which results in improved rear end grip and smoother suspension operation when using the ARS system. In addition the pivot ball mount was lowered by 1mm for increased toe angle adjustability.

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February 7, 2018

Avid EB410 carbon fibre battery brace

Coming from Avid is a carbon fibre battery brace for the Tekno RC Eb410 buggy. The part is made from 100 percent carbon fibre and designed for easy balance plug access no matter how it is installed. The brace works with stock or aftermarket hardware and is available separately or including a black aluminium thumbwheel.

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February 6, 2018

Infinity IF18 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Based on Infinity’s 2017 World Championship winning 1/8th nitro on-road platform comes the new IF18. An evolution of that winning package the car features a number of significant updates including completely new front and rear 7075 aluminium bulkhead designs that allow for easier access to the drivetrain components. Giving the car a new suspension geometry in combination with longer suspension arms for improved stability, the design has taken into account ease of access to drastically improve the ability to carry out maintenance. The geometry is fully adjustable using bushings and spacers included as part of the kit. Three Ackermann positions are available and all moulded parts are produced from a special composite compound to ensure the best performance without compromising durability. Front stabiliser is a piano-wire type operating through bearings that now feature a new plastic bushing to reduce wear.

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