Similar to that released for the RX8, Xray have released this graphite brace for the flex radio plate on the NT1. Made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre, the front reinforcement brace stiffens the front of the car for high-traction conditions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The latest addition to AKA’s proprietary compounds is the indoor or “clay” compound. After thorough research and development, the compound has been finely tuned to create maximum traction and performance on clay tracks. The clay compound will be available in 1:8 Buggy, 1:10 Short Course and 1:10 Buggy in many of the tread patterns they currently offer.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Pro-Line have announced their new Big Blox 1/8th buggy tire. Customers and Racers continue to demand higher and higher performance out of 1:8 Buggy Race tires while also requiring tires that last longer and longer. Large center lugs formed into a grid pattern provide the base for the long wear characteristics and unmatched mechanical grip found by all test drivers. The Big Blox tire also features Bow-Tie shaped lugs that scoop the Earth and propel your buggy to the top step of the podium. Great care was taken in detailing the side tread to achieve the same smooth side bite and steering feel found in Pro-Line’s highly successful Blockade Race Tire. The Large Lugs on the Big Blox allow racers to choose softer compounds than previously possible while still lasting through long A-Mains.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
The Spektrum DX4S is a great choice for the sport driver who wants a full-featured transmitter that does it all. Bashing, boating, racing or rock crawling, its 4-channel flexibility, impressive software features and advanced ergonomics have what it takes. If you’re looking for a surface transmitter that can do it all, the DX4S is it. Not only does it give you the flexibility of four channels, but it includes an impressive array of programming features. This includes pre-set mixes like 4-wheel steering, two user-defined mixes, on-the-fly mix rate control, ABS and more.
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Yaiba Racing is a new Japanese brand aimed at releasing new products for competition RC cars, on and off road. Their products have been designed and tested by their experienced design-engineer and produced in Japan. The first products are for the Associated B4 and include a new machined motor plate with heatsink. Made from 3mm thick 7075 aluminium, the special heatsink design allows for more heat dissipation and weight reduction. Next up is the battery plate thumb nuts, also made from aluminium, and a complete set of 12mm clamping hex wheel hubs which stay in place when removing your wheels. Finally there is a big bore shock mount kit for the B4, SC10/T4 and B44 that allow you to attach the 12mm big bore shocks to the current range of off-road cars of Team Associated.
Motonica have announced the release of their new P81 version RS3. The main new improvements include the new chassis plate, new rear shock absorber body and front shock absorbers shafts and a new servo saver Ackerman plate. The new chassis aims to increase grip and add more steering while the new shock absorbers body is longer, resulting in more traction and more steering of the car, while the new Ackerman helps offer smoother driving and more steering.
A new VTEC Competition Car Line 3S battery is ready, the 4500mAh 40C/80C 11.1V. It features higher C-rate for more power and higher capacity for longer run times. This is achieved through the use of even better, thinner and more efficient cells. The latest materials and an optimised electrolyte make the high-end battery ready for the use in 1/10 onroad and offroad cars.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Elangears have released the follow up to their EL-01D compact charger with the release of the Elan-R. The updated device sports a clearer orange LCD screen and more power. Powered by DC 11V – 16V it now has a charging output of 0.1 to 15A and a discharge current of 0.1 to 7A making it a significant update on the previous version.
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