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January 16, 2018

Mugen uncover MBX8 body shell

Following the introduction of their new MBX8 1/8th nitro off-road buggy and issuing images “sans body shell”, Mugen finally lifted the curtain of the last unknown bit – the said body. By looking at the images it appears the shell is of a slightly more cab forward design that the MBX7 body, yet it is far away from some of the extreme body designs available from several manufacturers. In addition the new shell features sculptured side pods with raised “wing” sections in the side window area while four lines of humps, further to the back, will be adding rear downforce – a technique that is known from the front fenders of pan car body shells. The design is rounded out by a flat rear section that will allow for good heat escape from the engine’s cooling head.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

January 16, 2018

Teamsaxo BD8-2018 carbon fibre chassis & top deck

Teamsaxo have introduced a carbon fibre chassis and top deck for Yokomo’s BD8-2018 touring car. It is understood that the 2.25mm chassis and 2.0mm top plate match the standard kit specifications in terms of outer shape, making them a direct replacement for the kit items.

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January 15, 2018

JConcepts YZ4-SF S1 body shell

Coming from JConcepts is the S1 body shell for the Yokomo YZ4-SF 4WD buggy. One of the most recognisable items, the Silencer body style, has now been designed as the original manufacturer kit body for the Yokomo YZ4-SF buggy. It features the common Silencer attributes such as a profiled cockpit and cubicle side-pods, a slight recess just behind the cab with channeling out the rear, and the side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling in just in front of the rear tyres. The main pods are lightly chamfered front and rear allowing plenty of paint and decal access. The end result has the body looking extremely low-profile with heavy JConcepts edginess and appeal. The Silencer is capped off with a cockpit shark fin for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness. The package includes two S-Type wings pre-marked for the Yokomo YZ2 and YZ4-SF for the easiest application. Also the body has two cut lines to choose from. The most open cut line can change the performance or aide in the cooling inside the body. The more aggressive (larger opening) cut line is preferred on outdoor tracks or where ambient temperatures are really warm.

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January 15, 2018

RDRP EB410 brass suspension mounts & rear weight

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new brass C and D suspension mounts for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th scale 4WD electric buggy as well as a dedicated rear brass weight. Starting with the suspension mounts, they are a direct replacement for the kit’s lightweight aluminium part and add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges the parts, that can be used separately or in combination, shift the weight bias further to the rear which also helps with rotation into corners especially in low traction conditions while improving overall traction at the same time. Available are the standard geometry C and D suspension hangers and also the C-2mm and D-2mm mounts that bring the suspension geometry – and thus roll centre settings – back to standard when also utilising the RDRP0452-2mm EB410 Carbon Fibre Shock Tower Rear -2mm or any other -2mm rear shock tower.

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January 15, 2018

Fenix TC7.1 ARS 2 aluminium main chassis

Coming from Fenix and made for the Team Associated TC7.1 touring car is their new ARS 2 aluminium main chassis. It is of an updated design that still allows for easy ARS system use but it now also incorporates the possibility to adjust the pitch flex. The updated and black coated chassis features an “ARS 2” engraving for easy identification.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

January 15, 2018

Radtec T4 51mm double joint driveshaft set

Coming from Radtec and made for the Xray T4 series of touring cars is a 51mm premium steel double joint driveshaft set. The shafts are made from ultra-hard spring steel for improved wear characteristics with the machined wheelshafts further improving precision. Included in the set, that adds to the already existing 50mm and 52mm shafts, are two 5x10x3mm high-grade ball bearings.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

January 15, 2018

Destiny RX-10SR aluminium main chassis plate

Destiny have announced the release of an aluminium main chassis plate for their new RX-10SR touring car. The item is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes with a dark surface coating for wear and looks. Furthermore the fully symmetrical chassis sports a Destiny logo on the bottom side for easy identification and it features chamfered edges to reduce chassis rubbing during cornering.

Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]

January 15, 2018

ARC R8.1 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Coming from ARC is the R8.1 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The ’18 variant sports a couple of changes such as an updated front bulkhead that incorporates a belt tensioner to adjust the belt tension between the front bulkhead and middle layshaft for improved efficiency. Also new are several tuning parts that were optionals previously such as aluminium front downstop arms, 2.4mm and 2.6mm front as well as 2.6mm and 2.8mm rear anti-roll bar wires and also different-size 1st and 2nd gear spur gears. The package is rounded out by new shock springs and an X-hard clutch spring.

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