Reds Racing have released a teaser image for their forthcoming new nitro off-road engine. Understood to make use of a long stroke design, the engine for now is called the Torque Monster and all information should be come available in time for the release.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Tekno RC now offers two new CNC shock piston options and a new 70T spur gear for 13.5T spec racing. The shock pistons are machined from a self-lubricating delrin material and are configured with either 2 x 1.7mm holes or 2 x 1.8mm. They are intended as a replacement for the stock pistons but can also be drilled out further to meed special requirements. Also new is the 70T spur gear allows to fine-tune your gear ratios for the fast-growing 13.5 class.
Xray have released one of their usual pre-release messages, this time for the 2018 variant of their successful XB8 1/8th nitro off-road platform. The kit is expected to hit stores very soon and more all information and images should become available shortly.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
T-Works have introduced a range of aluminium centre drive shafts for the Kyosho ZX6.6 1/10th 4WD buggy. Available are 71.5mm, 79.5mm and 88mm variants all of which are made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for a low weight and exceptional strength while the black surface coating reduces wear and improves looks. While being available separately, T-Works also offers two complete sets for the different drivetrain layouts possible with the ZX6.6 kit.
View the other drive shafts here
Coming from Exotek and made for the Axial Yeti 1/10th scale rock racer is the new HDX aluminium chassis set. The heavy duty 7075 alloy chassis will transform any project truck into a true trail dominator. The hard-anodised billet 7075 machined chassis adds about 55 grams of weight to the lowest part of the truck which dramatically lowers the centre of gravity which means less roll overs and increased traction over all terrains. Key design features include a 12mm narrower chassis width and smoothed bottom surface for reduced chassis snagging of terrain. The smooth inner chassis and open rear chassis design makes for less debris collecting and easier clean up after hitting the trail and a separate nose plate makes for easier maintenance. Carbon fibre upper plates add that factory racing look while lightweight, super adjustable and also more secure hook and loop battery straps hold the battery tight. Integrated, machined rear suspension link mounting directly to the chassis helps with precision and durability and a lowered ESC position and alloy servo mounts increase the truck’s performance. Not included in the conversion is the needed Axial 1/10th scale Yeti donor truck.
Team Associated have introduced the new Reedy WolfPack HV LiPo battery packs for the casual enthusiast and the club racer. Generous discharge capabilities increase overall power and top speed while high capacities extend run times far beyond what is capable with lower-quality LiPo batteries. Each battery features a moulded hard case for maximum crash protection in sizes that fit most popular 1/10th on-road and off-road vehicle configurations. High quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life. Low-resistance competition-style sockets reduce resistance and increase power output. All packs come with 5mm power and 2mm balancer ports, they are built to meet ROAR specifications and available are a 5100mAh 50C 7.6V LP stick, a 4200mAh 50C 7.6V shorty and a 3300mAh 50C 7.6V LP shorty pack.
View the other new batteries here
Coming soon from WRC Racing is the GT Due 1.4 1/8th scale nitro on-road classic kit. The car is an evolution step of the GT Due ’13, it is based on a 7075 aluminium chassis and features rigid suspension parts that do away with the need to use shock absorbers while still allowing to adjust parameters such as front toe, camber and castor angles as well as rear toe and camber settings. The 2WD drivetrain uses a rear beltdrive system and a large disc brake mounted to the rear differential case. Other features include a single speed gearbox, a new fuel tank, a new carbon fibre radio plate and new servo mount.
Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations and made for the World Championship winning Yokomo YZ-2 DTM Maifield Edition buggy is a complete set of ceramic ball bearings. The set contains 14 ceramic bearings and eight Onyx steering bearings with the ceramic metal shield bearings are part of the Black Diamond series which means they are for all-out, spare no expense racing.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
