Xray have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th GT kit. No details of the car, that is likely based off of Xray’s successful XB8 platform, are known as of yet but expect full details and more images to surface soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Kyosho Europe have introduced new option parts for the RB6.6 2WD buggy in the form of heavy duty carbon fibre shock towers, a carbon fibre battery brace and a carbon composite rear bulkhead. Starting with the shock towers, the parts are made from 5mm carbon fibre and available are a standard front and a mid motor rear shock tower. Both include mounting hardware for a drop fit. Also new is the carbon fibre battery plate that features different mounting positions for the battery stops, allowing to easily adjust the weight balance. Last but not least comes a carbon composite rear bulkhead set that offers improved rigidity compared to the standard parts.
Coming from Team Magic are two new shock spring sets for the E5 series of monster trucks. Available are the white-marked soft and black-marked hard springs that complement the already existing medium hardness offering. All feature an orange coating for looks and corrosion prevention and they come in sets of two.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from Exotek are new option parts for the Kyosho ZX6.6 and the Team Associated B6 buggies. Starting with the Kyosho parts, new are the heavy duty 5mm carbon fibre front and rear shock towers for the company’s current 1/10th 4WD buggy. Made of high-quality 5mm carbon fibre and weighing in 11g for the front and 13.4g for the rear shock tower, the parts add durability and overall rigidity by replacing the standard composite plastic shock towers. This results in a more consistent handling especially on high-grip tracks. Both towers are cut from glossy finish carbon fibre and they are available separately.
Team Losi Racing have introduced the new 2017 Tuning Kit for the 8ight 4.0 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Throughout the 2016 racing season Team Losi Racing Team and engineering staff was evolving their chassis setups on the buggy and all of this culminates into the 2017 Tuning Kit. The key improvements allow the buggy to better cope with bumpy tracks, they enhance braking, and improve durability. Part of the package are the Ultralite chassis that is not only lower in weight but it offers more flex for a more responsive vehicle in bumpy conditions. With this chassis the gear box now has the ability to move 3mm forward, in conjunction with the included offset rear adjustable hinge pin braces, to give the rear end less bone angle for less mechanical bind which allows the car to adapt quicker to rough terrain.
Arrowmax have introduced three new taper tools in their signature black and golden honeycomb design. Available as M3, M4 and M5 variant, the tools allow to pre-tap mounting threads in mostly plastic and composite materials in order to make for easier assembly while producing longer lasting threads. The tools are available separately from now on.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Flash Point and made for the Mugen MBX7 series of nitro off-road vehicles is an extended engine mount. The part reduces chassis flex and increases clutch bell, spur gear, and clutch bearing life as the mount extends all the way to the fuel tank post to reduce flex in the clutch bell and spur gear area to provide more consistent power delivery. The reduced chassis flex also provides more consistent handling in all conditions. The engine mount fits the MBX7, 7R, 7T and 7TR.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
Capricorn have introduced the new Sapporo ball bearing kits for the C803 1/8th scale car. Containing 18 Japan-made high-quality ABEC X grade ball races each, the kits are available for the “standard” and “lightweight” transmission configurations and they are meant to greatly reduce drivetrain friction and thus up acceleration, top speed and milleage.
View the other ball race set here
