October 15, 2015

Xray T4 graphite floating servo mount

Xray T4 graphite floating servo mount

Xray have introduced the graphite floating servo mount for the T4’15 and T4’16 cars. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the plate allows to run the car’s steering assembly in four different configurations to alter the flex characteristic of the front part of the chassis. Beside the kit standard, with the steering bellcranks mounted to the chassis, the bellcranks can also be attached to the floating servo mounting plate so chassis flex does not longer has influence the steering angle. The latter makes the car easier to driver in high-traction conditions and on very bumpy tracks. To further alter the flex settings of the chassis, Xray #302570 steering plate can be used to connect the bellcranks with the servo mounting plate when run in standard configuration. Included with the carbon fibre plate come short aluminium standoffs for the floating steering system and more information on the available flex settings can be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 15, 2015

Absima 1/8th buggy wheel sets

Absima 1/8th buggy wheel sets

German company Absima have new wheel sets for 1/8th buggies available. First up is a tyre called Dirt that features a massive multi-surface tread to tackle a wide range of track conditions and surfaces such as asphalt, dirt, grass and more. The tyre sports a 117mm diameter and a width of 40mm and it comes pre-glued on black disc rims compatible for virtually all 1/8th buggies out there. Also new are two sand paddle tread tyres of different shape. The larger tread comes pre-glued on black rims while the finer tread is mounted to while 5-spoke wheels. The tyres are ideal for bashing in the snow and sand.

View the other new tyres here


October 15, 2015

HPI Baja 5B Flux Ultimate Power Pack set

HPI Baja 5B Flux Ultimate Power Pack set

Coming from HPI Racing and made for the Baja 5B Flux large scale buggy is the Ultimate Power Pack set. Included are two softcase 14.8V 5300mAh 60C LiPo battery packs that snuggly fit into the buggy’s tough plastic battery box. The packs come pre-wired with T-type connectors and also included is a suitable jumper wire. Despite fitting into other vehicles HPI strongly recommend to use the batteries only in cars with battery boxes to not leave them unprotected from the elements.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]


October 15, 2015

VBC Racing LightningF alloy steering knuckles

VBC Racing LightningF alloy steering knuckles

VBC Racing have released a set of optional aluminium steering knuckles for the LightiningF and FX formula cars. Machined from high-quality 7075 material and coming gun metal anodised the parts provide smoother kingpin travel, and they improve rigidity and durability of the front end. The knuckles must be used in conjunction with the company’s new hardened steel front axles but apart from that they are a drop fit for the F and FX kits.

View the front wheel axles here


October 14, 2015

Brilliant RC synthetic felt pit mat

Brilliant RC synthetic felt pit mat

From Brilliant RC comes a unique pit mat made from a highly compressed synthetic felt. Making it very impact and temperature resistant the mat brings a new clean look into the pits thanks to the matt black colour on which dirt is less visible than on bright coloured pit mats, resulting in a clean look of the table. Furthermore the surface prevents small parts like screws, pins, balls etc. from rolling away. With a size of 50x98cm the mat fits perfectly into a standard pit area while the soft material allows to roll the mat for easy storage and transportation.

View more photos here


October 14, 2015

JConcepts B5M honeycomb aluminium chassis

JConcepts B5M honeycomb aluminium chassis

Seen for the first time at last week’s IFMAR 1/10th Off-road World Championships JConcepts have now officially introduced the honeycomb lightweight aluminium chassis for the Team Associated B5M. Machined from hard anodised black aluminium and sporting milled hex shaped pockets the chassis also features aluminium islands in the electrics compartment which are left to allow an electrical footing area for mounting and wiring needs. The hex pockets in the centre of the chassis have been cleared for sensor wire or miscellaneous wire routing. All edges of the honeycomb pockets have been highlighted with chamfered edging all around, bringing out an luxurious look. The honeycomb chassis weighs in at 112 grams, some 23 grams less than a stock counterpart all while still remaining structurally sound, making it deal for stock and modified racers alike.

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October 14, 2015

Pro-Line hard 1/10th buggy rear foams

Pro-Line hard 1/10th buggy rear foams

Available soon from Pro-Line are hard rear foams for 2.2″ 1/10th buggy tyres. Used by Ty Tessmann to TQ and win at the 2015 Pro-Line Cactus Classic the hard foams are of a solid closed cell design with no internal grooves for maximum hardness and durability. They offer maximum support for the tyres, are ideally used on high-bite surfaces and come in pairs.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


October 14, 2015

Flashpoint tyre sauce & fuel measuring syringe

Flashpoint tyre sauce & fuel measuring syringe

New from Flashpoint R/C Products comes the Racing Grip tyre sauce and a fuel measuring syringe. Starting with the traction compound, the additive was developed with both on-road and off-road racing in mind. Formulated for foam and rubber tyres the sauce enhanced grip and traction and it comes in a 4oz. can with applicator. Also new is the fuel measuring syringe that is best used for checking runtime of nitro cars as described by Mugen Racing’s Adam Drake here.

View the fuel measuring syringe here