June 1, 2016

Muchmore Impact 7.4V flat & hump style RX LiPo packs

Muchmore Impact 7.4V flat & hump style RX LiPo packs

Muchmore have introduced two new 7.4V LiPo receiver battery packs. First up is the flat-type variant that measures 85x29x19mm. It weighs in at 90g and is made using high-capacity 2500mAh cells. It comes pre-wired with a 90mm 20AWG silicone wire with JR-style connector and XH balancer plug. Also new is the 2000mAh hump pack, measuring 54.5×31.5x32mm and weighing in at 91.5g. It comes with a 85mm receiver wire. Both packs are housed in shrink-wrapped soft cases for protection.

View the hump pack here


June 1, 2016

WRC GTX intermediate step aluminium body mounts

WRC GTX intermediate step aluminium body mounts

Coming from Italian company WRC and made for the GTX 1/8th nitro on-road car are intermediate step aluminium body mounts. Machined from aluminium and coming with a high-gloss finish the mounts offer in-between steps for the body height adjustments that are accessible by simply turning the mounts by 90 degree and using the second, lower row of body clip holes. This design makes for finer body height adjustments without the need for additional mounts or parts.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]


June 1, 2016

Picco introduces new off-road & on-road mufflers

Picco introduces new off-road & on-road mufflers

Italian company Picco has introduced two new nitro engine mufflers. First up is the EFRA 2133 off-road variant with exceptional low-RRM torque and the muffler is know to give improved bottom end power compared to its sister EFRA 2099 exhaust. Also new is the EFRA 2120 Performance on-road exhaust. Made from a special aluminium alloy that improved the overall performance the muffler comes with an engraved “Performance” to make for easy identification.

View the other new exhaust here


May 31, 2016

Fast Race MBX7R & RC8B3 anti-twist bushings

Fast Race MBX7R & RC8B3 anti-twist bushings

Italian company Fast Race has introduced a set of anti-twist bushings for the front wishbones of the Mugen MBX7R and Team Associated RC8B3 buggies. Machined from aluminium the tubes help to keep the front suspension pins aligned with the lower front A-arms which results in a more precise steering feeling and suspension action especially on high-bite as well as bumpy tracks. The bushings come in sets of two and with a high-gloss finish.

Source: Fast Race [fastraceshop.com]


May 31, 2016

Axial RR10 Bomber 1/10th 4WD off-road kit

Axial RR10 Bomber 1/10th 4WD off-road kit

Axial’s new RR10 Bomber build-it-yourself kit is loaded with features allowing to customise it and add own electronics for the ultimate rock racer. Building on the current, successful ready-to-run model, this kit version includes a wide variety of desirable option parts that deliver next level performance and durability such as hard-anodised aluminium suspension links, hard-anodised aluminium steering links, long travel rear sway bar, hardened steel universal axles allowing up to 50 degrees of steering, aluminium lower link plates, and King adjustable machined aluminium shocks, all riding on sticky BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 tyres wrapped around 2.2 Walker Evans Racing beadlock wheels. Not included are the RC system with radio, receiver and servo as well as motor, speed controller and battery.

View the features and more images here


May 31, 2016

Max Racing MP9 TKI series driveshaft pins

Max Racing MP9 TKI series driveshaft pins

Max Racing have introduced replacement driveshaft pins for the Kyosho MP9 TKI series of 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined to match the unique, non-standard dimensions of the original pin the replacements are a direct fit, allowing to use the driveshafts for much longer.

Source: Max Racing [max-racing.org]


May 31, 2016

Serpent SRX8 optional carbon fibre Ackermann plates

Serpent SRX8 optional carbon fibre Ackermann plates

Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8 buggy are optional carbon fibre Ackermann plates. To the standard “1” plate add the optional 0, 2, 3 and 4 plates that allow to fine-tune the steering Ackermann geometry. The plates are made from 3.5mm carbon fibre, they are marked for easy identification and come in sets of two plates.

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May 31, 2016

Racing Experience EFRA 2135 exhaust sets

Racing Experience EFRA 2135 exhaust sets

French company Racing Experience has introduced their new EFRA 2135 off-road exhaust. Manufactured by Hipex the super-strong pipe was developed to offer exceptional performance especially with O.S. based engines but it also works great with 5-port Picco based propulsion. The exhaust is available as a complete set including silicone gaskets and mounting springs as well as O.S. or Picco specific manifold.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]


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