Capricorn have introduced the Tesla T1 Buggy 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The power plant features a DLC-coated and silicone-filled crankshaft, a 5-port cylinder and steel ball bearings. Included are a variety of venturi inserts for the and the lightened cooling head is laser engraved for looks and easy recognition.
Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are the RC8B3 machined shock parts, a direct replacement for the kit’s rod guides and lower O-ring bushings. Precisely machined from high-quality Delrin the parts improve the O-ring seal fit for optimised sealing, better shock rod guidance and a more efficient shock performance. The set includes four shock rod guides and four lower bushings, enough to equip all four shock absorbers of a car. The set is compatible to all 3rd generation RC8 kits including the RC8B3, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.
Japanese company GForce have announced a limited edition release of a couple of aluminium option parts for Tamiya’s vintage Egress 4WD buggy. The range will include steering bellcranks, steering knuckles, rear hubs and also gearbox covers all of which are machined from high-quality aluminium. The parts, that were originally issued a while back and that should fit both the re-release and original Egress kits, come anodised in a dark gun metal colour and they will sport silver edge details.
Coming from HRC Racing is a 11.1V 3S 4400mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Offering standard 2S dimensions of 135x45x25mm the battery is usable in all vehicles that take 2S packs but the additional cell makes for a significant boost in performance. The battery is ideal for short course and monster trucks with limited battery compartment size, it comes made from high-quality 50C cells and sports a Deans-compatible T-plug connector.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from Hiro Seiko and made for Roche’s latest 1/10th and 1/12th pan car kits are several optional screw kits. Available for the P10W, P12 2017 and F1 2016 are all-titanium or mixed titanium and aluminium screw kits with the alloy fasteners coming in a rich red anodising to match with Roche’s aluminium option parts. The screw kits help to reduce the overall weight, with the mixed sets being even lighter than the full-titanium ones, while both also add visual impact.
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Following a series of teasing images Xray have finally revealed the 2017 variant of their popular XB8 1/8th nitro buggy platform. The follow-up model of the 2016 EFRA vice European Champion is based on a 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that makes for an updated weight distribution and it utilises a range of redesigned drivetrain and suspension parts to further up the overall performance and to make for optimised traction in a range of conditions. Starting up front the 2017 kit comes with more narrow front lower arms that sit in a more forward position while new trailing axle front steering knuckles increase forward traction, resulting in better handling. On top of this do improved steering pivot balls eliminate unwanted wheel lock at high steering angles.
Italian company Capricorn have introduced the new P1-235 Pro10 chassis kit. Sharing most parts with the 200mm wide P1 car the 235mm Pro10 features a centre point bellcrank steering system with an in-line servo position, the kit comes with adjustable side links, an aluminium front stiffing rod and the chassis can accommodate optional tungsten weights to alter the weight bias and thus steering and overall traction. On top of this the motor pod allows to mount the speed controller in the motor area for even more weight distribution options.
Revolution Design Racing Products have released a set of aluminium rod end balls for the Team Associated RC8B3 series of kits. The parts are machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium and come hard-anodised for wear, meaning they will last longer while not being prone to corrode in unfriendly environments. An inner hex portion makes installing and setup changes easy. On top of this the balls save about 1g per piece compared to the standard steel parts. The rod end balls come in sets of eight and they are compatible to all 3rd generation RC8 kits including the RC8B, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.
