New from Xray for the XB2 Dirt Edition are two new battery straps made from a special composite material. Available in two different hardnesses for various track conditions, the standard (medium) version is recommended for very-low to low-medium traction tracks while the hard version is best suited to low-medium to medium-high traction tracks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray introduce the 0.5mm thick light weight version of their high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic XB2 body. Used by the Factory Team in medium to high-traction conditions the thinner material ensures that the car has less weight at the highest point for less roll, increased cornering speed, and more aggressive handling.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Tekno RC’s popular XT hex wrenches are now also available as a 3-piece set including 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm tools. All make use of ergonomically-shaped alloy handles and they utilise new, harder and more durable tool tips that are also available separately to update existing tools. On top of this Tekno now offers a lifetime warranty for all of their tool tips, no matter if they are broken, bent or just worn out Tekno will replace them for free.
Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]
Serpent have released a couple of teaser images of their forthcoming SRX8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. According to Serpent the vehicle will feature “stunning standard equipment and cool innovations” while being “performance packed and made to last”. Some of the visible features include a newly designed radio box, updated linkages, as well as the Avenger bodyshell and a new flat medium downforce wing as standard. More information should become available by the end of the month.
Made for HB’s D413 1/10th 4WD buggy are heavy duty aluminium C-hubs from Exotek. Offering an increased caster of 15 degree and being machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the hubs are ideal for high-grip astro and carpet racing. Machined down to 5.5 grams per hub for lightness they are still much stronger and stiffer than the stock plastic hubs for optimum suspension action and reduced play. They come polished and anodised in factory orange, are laser etched for easy left right identification and accommodate an opitonal set screw for the hinge pin.
Vision Racing have introduced the “2.5mm long” carbon fibre steering link for the TLR 8ight line of 1/8th scale vehicles. The lightweight part comes cut from high-quality carbon fibre, it features installed ball bearings and fits the current 8ight 4.0, 8ight-E 4.0, and 8ight-T 4.0 as well as all previous 8ight series vehicles.
Source: Vision Racing [vision-racing.net]
Coming from Pro-Line are several option parts for monster trucks and crawlers such as a bodyshell, body accessories and new tyres. Starting on the monster truck side of things, new and made for the Traxxas Revo 3.3, T-Maxx 3.3 the MGT and Summit is the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor bodyshell. Pro-Line’s highly detailed yet functional replica has included all the rugged Raptor style and attitude into the body and decal sheet, it has a bold and tough body style and is the most cutting edge look available. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a comprehensive decal sheet.
Pro-Line have introduced the new Enforcer bodyshell for the Team Associated T5M 1/10th scale 2WD truck. Originally from the mind of World Champion Pro-Line Driver Ty Tessmann and inspired from the success of the larger Truggy Enforcer body, the Enforcer has a meaner and more angular front end look with swooping roof and bed sections for improved airflow and high-speed stability. The hood of the truck is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels for more steering and faster lap times. The body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet and it is a direct fit on AE’s 5th generation mid motor truck.
