Protoform have announced that they have released a lightweight version of their G6-T oval racing body. Now available in lightweight .025” lexan to compliment the original and slightly heavier .030” version.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Sweep Racing have released their new 1/10th Muzzle body for the Kyosho RB6 in rear and mid motor configurations. The shell features a rear vertical fin to keep it stable around corners, while the aggressive front windshield provides great cornering. Supplied with a window mask, decal and a 2 wing set.
Pro-Line have sent us an exclusive image of their new Pin Point Z3 (Medium Carpet) Off-Road 1/8th Buggy carpet tires for front or rear. With Pro-Line entering the 1/10th carpet offroad market half way through last season, and being selected as the control tire for the popular EOS, the US company has jumped into the growing 1/8th carpet offroad scene with a larger version of their Pin Point pattern in carpet compound. We are told the tire will be made available in mid January.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Developed by Brian Kinwald and JConcepts designer Jason Ruon, Dirt Webs debuted during the 2013 IFMAR World Championships in Chico, CA, where Ryan Maifield used the front tire to set the fastest lap times on his way to 3rd overall in the 2wd class. Originally based on the popular Pressure Points tire and combining uniformly positioned Web-Bars to create an amazingly stable tire. The Dirt Webs relies heavily on the Web-treatment for massive forward acceleration while inside the supported bar portion rests horizontal and vertical alternating bars which help balance side-bite and backs up the Web-Bars to help minimize wear. Down in the corners, small Pressure Point sized pins break-in quickly providing surface area for specialty indoor racing and also lend a helping hand to stabilize the tire in extreme high-grip conditions.
New from TLR, designed for the 22 2.0, these Universal Joint (UJ) driveshafts create less “Bone Bind” or “Driveshaft Lock-Up” allowing for freer rear suspension movement, especially on power. This allows the car to squat more on acceleration, creates more side bite and is more consistent when throttle inputs vary. This is a great setup tuning option for high-grip surfaces or very bumpy surfaces, especially outdoor Astro Turf, carpet and some higher bite dirt or clay surfaces. The Horizon Hobby UK is exceptionally excited for this product release as they have found great improvements in performance with the UJ’s on most of their circuits.
Source: TLR [horizonhobby.com]
Reds Racing have released their new Quattro 4-shoe offroad clutch system. The new clutch is designed to make the engine power output more linear and smoother offering the best traction, vehicle drivability and low fuel consumption. The new clutch is completely adjustable and thanks to a rotating front plate there’s no need to disassemble it or to change springs. The clutch is 100% made in Italy and comes pre assembled and tested to ensure the best performance and reliability.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
Yeah Racing have produced this aluminium centre gearbox for the Axial SCX10. Made from high grade lightweight aluminium, it is a direct replacement for the stock parts using the standard bearings and gears. It not only improves strength and durability, it offers an upgrade on the looks front too.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
VP Pro has announced the addition of a new tread pattern named ‘Turbo Trax Evo’ to their 1/10th 4WD off road buggy front tyre range. The Turbo Trax Evo offers plenty of contact for consistent traction on a wide range of racing surfaces and it is available in three compounds for various conditions.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
