Chazz Sinclair of X Factory got in touch to tell us about their recent progress with the new X-7 4WD buggies they made. This weekend will set a milestone for the Gen 5.1 called prototypes as they are raced in two very important races – one of which is the ROAR National Championship at NorCal Hobbies.
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Fastrax have added new moulded inserts for 1/10 scale buggies to their growing range of tyre accessories. Available in three sizes suitable for 2WD front, 4WD front and rear tyres. The inserts are of a medium profile making them a good all-round solution.
Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Fastrax have added new moulded inserts for 1/10 scale Short Course trucks to their growing range of tyre accessories. Especially made for Traxxas Slash and HPI Blitz wheels that require stepped inserts with two different inner diameters.
Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Edam release a new optional anti-roll bar set for the Spirit chassis. The set contains a multi-piece plastic holder for the rear bulkhead with grub screws to adjust the up and down play when using optional wires of different thickness.
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Shortly after releasing front lower suspension arm shafts for Mugen’s MRX-5 1/8 scale on-road car Arrowmax now comes up with suitable parts for the rear end. Made from high-quality spring steel the shafts come as pair and are titanium-nitride coated for reduced friction and enhanced durability.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Pirani RC in cooperation with F.V.S.S. announce a new odourless tyre additive called Futura 2012. Suitable for both rubber and foam tyres as well as asphalt and carpet tracks, the traction compound already showed its performance during the 2nd round of the Italian 1/8 scale on-road championships. The additive is best applied three hours before the run and comes in handy airtight cans with application brush.
Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com] and Pirani RC [andreapirani.com]
Bittydesign distributor Ansmann Racing release first information on the Force body shell for the Mugen MBX6. Featuring a cab forward design the body was used by 2011 European Champion Robert Battle at the recent 1/8 scale off-road European championships in Sand/Germany. The body gives the buggy more steering due to its cab design, provides better airflow around the engine, is made from 1.0mm Polycarbonate and available soon.
Source: Ansmann Racing [ar-rc.com]
Hobbywing release a new speed controller for 1/10 scale Short Course trucks and 1/8 scale buggies. The speedo features dimensions of 53.5x36x36mm, is usable with 6 to 12 NiMH and 2 to 4S LiPo cells and has a 760A burst rating. The constant current allows for motors up to 6000kv with 2S LiPo batteries and up to 4000kv with 4S packs. The on-board BEC delivers 6V/3A, the controller features several software programmes and is being programmed using the fans 3-pin connector.
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