Coming from Tamiya and made for the TA07 4WD touring car are several new option parts such as a front 1-way, an aluminium servo mount and aluminium motor mount posts. Starting with the 1-way, using the unit improves acceleration and corner speed at the expense of slightly less braking performance. The 1-way includes a 37T belt pulley, it is compatible with all TA07 Pro cars and it is recommended especially for stock racing classes.
Team Associated shave introduced a range of new option parts for the RC8B3 and RC8T3 1/8th off-road kits. First up are 16mm bleeder shock caps that give the ability to run emulsion-style shock absorbers. The setup is ideal for large jumps and flat landings in addition to tracks with looser surface. The shock caps come as pairs including mounting material and bleeder screws. In addition to the caps Team Associated have also released a 4-piece set of bleeder shock cap seals.
Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno EB48.3 buggy is the new Silencer bodyshell. The body has new elements created for fast and rough terrain driving; the cab is placed in a forward position with a medium rake angle for an aggressive driving feel without sacrificing out-right balance. The forward pods have the necessary height for high capacity batteries with an added scoop, built for cooling access from a forward position. The rear of the pods are built up and include a rear winglet which drops some force on the rear tires. The mid-length cab incorporates a one-piece side window layout and includes a long shark fin off the rear of the cab for side-traction and straight-line tracking ability. At the rear of the cab rest several areas which can be trimmed for air-flow and hot air escape. Just behind the motor area, another escape pocket has been added for increased passage for flow while everything exits the rear in the scoop-like fashion. The sides of the body have a unique step treatment which adds some strength and also a fitted change of direction forming around the chassis side-guards. The Silencer is formed in clear polycarbonate material with protective film and each package includes window mask and detailed decal sheet.
Flash Point R/C Products have announced their new 25 percent Off-Road blend of fuel for the up and coming IFMAR 1/8th Off-Road World Championship. The 25 percent nitro fuel is available now and also trackside during the 1/8th IFMAR World Championship. The new mixture was developed by Adam Drake and the team at Flash Point to provide great power, longer runtime, and consistent tuning for long main events.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
Coming from Max Power is the XP3.9 World Edition .12 nitro on-road engine. Built to the same specifications as used by the Max Power factory team at the recent IFMAR World Championships in Gubbio, the engine features a new crankcase with under head cut-outs to keeping compression more consistent, it comes with a new 3-port liner and CNC-machined piston for improved top speed and it utilises a dual tungsten-balanced and silicone-filled 11.9mm crankshaft. The specifications are rounded out by a US-made ceramic main bearing and a new 6-ribs silver-anodised cooling head.
HB Racing have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming E817 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based off of the World Championship winning D815 the electric variant utilises a range of purpose-designed features such as a low-centre of gravity battery mount that allows the use of brick-type 4S, 2S standard and 2S shorty LiPo packs with the drivetrain sporting an optimised 43T/10T gearbox. The motor mount is of a unique clamp-type design and the updated hinge pins offer easier front and rear differential access. The covered receiver box and the electronics mounts are removable for easy of cleaning and the buggy is usable without a special “E”-body as most nitro bodies fit – included with the kit will come a Pro-Line Predator. Other features included are updated rear hubs that are now compatible with universals and CVA-type drive shafts while optional D arm mounts allow the fine-tuning of the rear toe adjustments. On top of this the E817 will be compatible with almost all of the available D815 tuning items. The prototype of the buggy already won the recent EFRA 1/8th E-Buggy Euros and the vehicle is set for a release at the end of this year.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Kyosho have introduced the optional ball differential kit for the re-release Optima 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. Designed for the use in belt-drive configuration the set includes all needed parts to build one rear differential but it is understood that the diff can also be run in the front of the buggy. Using the unit can improve handling both on slippery and also high-grip tracks and included with the set come all needed parts including suitable greases.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Coming from Traxxas is the Bigfoot 1/10th scale 2WD ready-to-run monster truck. Named after the iconic Bigfoot full-scale monster truck the 1/10th scale variant captures the power and spirit of the original with its high ground clearance 2WD chassis, the officially licensed truck body – available in two colour variants – and authentic shaved monster truck tyres. The vehicle comes factory assembled and it features Traxxas’ proven Magnum 272 gearbox with slipper clutch, the suspension is equipped with oil-filled shock absorbers and the truck comes including a 12T 550-size brushed motor, the waterproof XL-5 speed controller and enclosed receiver compartment. Also included is the TQ 2.4GHz radio system, a Traxxas iD-equipped 7-cell NiMH battery pack and a 4-amp DC peak-detecting fast charger.
