RB have release two new 3,5cc buggy engines with a really impressive price/quality rate, called the Sport 10. This 3 port engine comes with a 14 mm crankshaft for good torque and high rpm, while the crankcase design, the smart cooling head and the global architecture makes this engine of the new generation easy to use and really affordable. Available also as a pullstart version, both are supplied with decals and orange caps.
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AKA have announced the new Wishbone tire, which brings years of 1:8 tire technology to indoor racing. With indoor 1:8 racing becoming more and more popular it only made sense for AKA to enter into the 1/8 indoor tire market. After months of testing with drivers from all over the country, they have created a tire that features a dense center Wishbone lug design that helps give the tire both great forward and side bite. The tire features a carcass design with stiffer sidewalls and 3 radial ribs on the inside of the tire to keep the tire more stable with the softer AKA compounds. Available in medium, soft and super soft compounds, pre glued on yellow or white rims or as just the tire.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Schumacher have just announced the first official confirmation of the production of the all new Schumacher Cougar SV competition 2WD off roader. The British company is not giving anything away regarding the specs and configuration but judging by the silhouette we would stab a guess at it being mid motored. We are sure more details will be leaked in the coming weeks and we will keep you up to date as we get more information.
You’ve heard the rumours……seen the chat………and scoured the internet, but now it’s finally here. Schumacher have brought you a tradition of Performance technology, with a pedigree second to none, the Cougar SV is no exception. Engineered by some of the most respected design guru’s in the R/C industry, the Cougar SV retains the same Schumacher ethos, yet uses a fresh approach to modern technology.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Schumacher have announced the release of this car balancing jig, which can be used with a pair of scales to accurately measure the corner weights of your Mi4LP car. This is an increasingly important set up tool with LiPo batteries and new lower weight limits and the three point balancing system eliminates any false reading caused by chassis tweak. The Mi4LP chassis all have the correct holes for the mounting of this very accurate and simple system. View an instruction of how it works here (PDF).
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
X Factory have released this new top shaft to fit their X-6 & 6 Squared, X-60 as well as the B4 & T4. The new shaft has been CNC machined from a single piece of hardened steel and offers several improvements such as being perfectly round with perfect teeth. Also the previously used AE top shaft often wore out quickly, but this new hardened steel shaft is much more durable.
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]
JConcepts have released a sneak preview of their new Illuzion Manta short course body shell. Designed to fit the Slash, Slash 4×4 and SC10, the shell has been inspired from the ground up to turn these short course trucks into high performance machines. Its features include a scale inspired body, cab and window design, aggressive headlight and grill treatment with racing influence, front and rear fender flares for maximum clearance and an extended cab with recessed windows.
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JConcepts have released a sneak preview of their new Illuzion Manta short course body shell. Designed to fit the Slash, Slash 4×4 and SC10, the shell has been inspired from the ground up to turn these short course trucks into high performance machines. Its features include a scale inspired body, cab and window design, aggressive headlight and grill treatment with racing influence, front and rear fender flares for maximum clearance and an extended cab with recessed windows.
Click here for another image of this body
Hudy have released this very versatile and unique lightweight, compact duraluminum socket driver. The 5.0mm socket is the best tool for tightening/loosening M2.5 nuts from off-road shock pistons, while the 5.5mm socket is the best tool for tightening/loosening M3 nuts, such as those that secure off-road shocks to shock towers and more such as those used for mounting a touring car bodyshell rear wing.
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