Exotek have announced the release of a new heavy duty aluminium front pivot for the TLR 22 series of 2WD buggies and trucks. The part was machined to be lighter of weight than the optional TLR alloy pivots and it retains the stock LRC geometry of the kit plastic pivots. The arm mount comes black anodised with silver chamfered accents that go great with stock plastic or factory alloy parts.
Wallie Builds have announced the release of new carbon fibre chassis side guards for HB Racing, TLR and Xray 1/8th off-road kits. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the side guards will both looking good while protecting the chassis in long mains. The side guards are available for the HB Racing D819, E819 and D817T as well as the TLR 8ight-X and the Xray XB8’19, XB8E’19 and XT8.
View the TLR and Xray side guards here
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Losi 1/10 Tenacity DB Pro 4WD RTR Brushless Desert Buggy. The Tenacity DB Pro builds on the proven TEN platform and includes a full metric hardware package and aluminium features. This desert buggy features all the technological advances drivers demand including the Spektrum Smart 130A brushless ESC and Spektrum Firma 4-Pole 3150KV 550 motor allowing owners to hit 80km/h with a 3-cell LiPo battery. The ESC is waterproof, completely programmable and comes pre-wired with a high-current IC5 connector. Drivers stay in control with a DX2E Active transmitter, a Spektrum AVC receiver with steering priority, and scale-to-size Falken Wildpeak MT tyres and Method wheels. Finally, the Tenacity DB has a scale-inspired Desert Buggy body along with a new wing and off-road buggy inspired wheel design that looks good in the backyard and out in the desert blasting berms. The buggy will become available in Fox Racing or Lucas Oil designs and will hit stores soon.
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During this week’s IFMAR 1/10th Electric Off-road World Championships, that are being held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia, Team Losi Racing are showing what is expected to be their forthcoming new 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. By the look of things, and especially the front gearboxes and chassis design, the new buggy is shaft-driven, doing away with the belt drivetrain of the ageing 22-4 kit and being up to par with the latest 4WD buggy designs. Detailed specifications are hard to spot in the images, however the kits run at the Worlds and in the hands of Dakotah Phend, Tom Rinderknecht and Reno Savoya look pretty much production ready and more details should surface very soon.
Exotek have announced the release of their new heavy duty Pro steering set for the 1/10 Losi Rock and Baja Rey. It was designed with a beefier structure and engineered to have the most precision thanks to the robust 7075 alloy design that incorporates an additional four bearings to connect the steering rack, instead of bushings, which eliminates friction, wear and slop. The set also includes crush sleeves that go between the bearings which help prolong the bearings life and maintains precise fit and operation of the rack. Lastly, a bigger 3mm threaded steel connecting ball is included which is stronger than the smaller 4/40 stock connecting ball.
Horizon Hobby have announced that Gil Losi Jr. has returned to consult with Team Losi Racing and the Losi development team. Losi Jr. will work closely with the race team to produce innovative vehicles as well as supporting design on the Losi side of the business. “As one of the living legends in the RC community, he has immediate credibility with retailers and consumers alike, and his experience, insight and creativity will help us produce amazing new vehicles for both Losi and Team Losi Racing”, said Horizon Hobby President Chris Dickerson. “We are excited to once again have him on our Horizon team!” Losi Jr. was one of the premier racers in the 1980’s winning the 1985 IFMAR Two Wheel Drive World Championship. He formed Team Losi with his father Gil Losi Sr. and over the years added many innovations to the RC racing industry including chassis construction, suspension systems, and more. Over the years, Losi Jr. had a hand in creating some of the most well-known early RC racers including the XXXT, JRXS, and the 8ight. In his new role, Losi Jr. will help create new Losi and Team Losi Racing vehicles, consult on new products, designs and advances, and be an ambassador for RC racing. Gil Losi Jr. has the following to say about the deal:
I’m excited to have the opportunity to help Horizon and the industry grow. It’s been a while since I’ve really been able to dig into some car projects so I’m looking forward to that.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Coming from MOD are their new Everlast M1.5 pinion gears for the popular Losi 5ive-T and B models. Made from hardened alloy steel and coming heat-treated for ultimate wear characteristics the pinions not only last about 10-times longer than the standard gears, adjusted gear patch dimensions also improve spur gear to pinion contact. The pinions are also of proper dimensions to work with both OEM and aftermarket bells and front carriers and they help to prevent premature gear wear. The gears will become available in 17T to 20T specification.
Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]
Coming from Pilot RC Products for many of today’s competition 1/10th buggy kits are Orbit ceramic ball bearings sets. The ball races are precision crafted and produced from highest grade materials governing them the ABEC rating grade 7. They are of a stainless steel rings and Si3N4 ceramic balls design and they come pre-oiled with 1up clear bearing oil for ultra free spinning and increased drivetrain efficiency. Included with each bearing kit is a complimentary bottle of 1up clear bearing lube to ensure the bearings remain properly lubed. The sets are available for many Team Associated, TLR, Yokomo and Kyosho 2WD and 4WD kits as well as the serpent Spyder SRX-2 MM.
Source: Pilot RC Products [pilotrcproducts.com]
