February 18, 2019

Xray XT2 adjustable gearbox height options

Xray have introduced new option parts for the XT2 2WD stadium truck that allow to adjust the gearbox and rear suspension mount height of the vehicle. The range includes two 2mm carbon fibre gearbox height adjustment plates, with the T-shaped plated also raising the RF and RR suspension mounts, that can be used separately or stacked to achieve the desired driveshaft angle while the two optional -2mm and -4mm 3-gear front-mid motor plates allowing to lower the motor for an overall lower centre of gravity. By adjusting the gearbox height and lowering the chassis ride height, more forward traction, and less chassis roll in corners can be achieved. All parts are available separately, allowing to mix and match for the desired combination of gearbox, motor and chassis height. A full explanation of the accessible height options can be found here.

View the other new optionals here


February 18, 2019

T-Works MP10 graphite radio & upper plate

T-Works have introduced new carbon fire option parts for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy in the form of a radio plate and an upper plate. Both are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they replace the standard alloy items. While adding a factory touch the parts also offer slightly different flex characteristics compared to the standard alloy items, allowing to adjust overall chassis flex.

View the upper plate here


February 18, 2019

Sweep GTR-2 Pro-Compounds 1/8th GT tyre

Coming from Sweep Racing is their new GTR-2 Pro-Compounds tyre for 1/8th GT racing. The smaller outer diameter and rounder shape provided faster initial cornering speeds with the new Pro-Compound rubber ensuring faster lap times and higher durability. The multi-spoke Evo-16 rim, coming in black or white colour, ensures the tyres excel in a variety of conditions and the tyres are available in 40, 45, 50 and 55 shore hardness with the GTR2-45EW16P being the official control tyre for the ANC GT class this year.

View the white rim variant here


February 15, 2019

ONE EFRA 2163 exhaust pipe

Capricorn have introduced the new ONE EFRA 2163 exhaust pipe. Designed for 1/8th scale applications the muffler, made of high-quality material and coming with a shiny polished surface finish, is available from now on as pipe only or in combination with a suitable manifold.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


February 15, 2019

Capricorn short-type big bore shock shafts

Coming from Capricorn are new shorter shock shafts for the company’s big bore shock absorbers. 2.5mm shorter than the standard shafts the short-type items make for an optimised positioning of the shock pistons, resulting in increased overall traction. In addition the shafts are made of a new material with an updated surface coating making for a smoother finish than TiN-coated shock shafts.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


February 15, 2019

Tamiya WR-02CB Comical Hornet kit

The second kit out of Tamiya’s WR-02CB comical chassis line is the Hornet buggy. Resembling the iconic 1980’s Hornet buggy, the kit makes use of the WR-02CB 2WD stunt chassis that is equipped with black colour shock absorbers, a spring-equipped front bumper, multi-colour wheels and a Hornet-inspired body shell with Tamiya’s new-design driver figure and dual antennas. The kit will hit stores by the end of March.

View a list of the features and another image here


February 15, 2019

HRC Racing 68112CAR low profile servo

HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing HRC 68112CAR low profile servo. The high-voltage compatible servo features dual ball bearings, metal gears, an aluminium middle heatsink section and it offers up to 13kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.04s thanks to a powerful brushless motor. The servo comes equipped with an 80mm all-black receiver wire and it is available now.

View a list of the specifications and another image here


February 15, 2019

Schaffner B6.1 30mm side pod fan mount

Made for the Team Associated B6.1 series of buggies is Schaffner Racing Products’ 30mm side pod fan mount. 3-D-printed and available in different colours, the side pod fan mount come in two variants, for the use on the pinion side of the car or for the traditional endbell side of the chassis. The mounts are a direct fit, they utilise standard 30mm fan units and are available in black, blue or orange colour for layback or laydown transmissions.

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