Coming from Reedy is their new W19 hooded pullover. It allows you to wear the same gear as the Reedy racing team and proudly display your favourite power source. The hoodie comes with the iconic Reedy logos front and back and features a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend to cut the chill. It is available in S to XXXL sizes from now on.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Team Corally have revealed first images of their forthcoming SBX-10 1/10th scale 4WD competition buggy kit. No official details in regards of features or specifications are available yet but looking at the CAD renderings the buggy will be decked out with big bore shock absorbers, carbon fibre shock towers, adjustable front and rear swaybars, and alloy suspension inserts with hinge pin inserts. The kit seems to utilise a shaft drivetrain for high efficiency. Full details will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for the end week of February. Update: In the meantime Corally have released additional body-off images, showing the buggy is indeed equipped with a class-standard shaft-design drivetrain, utilising a rear motor/rear battery layout in the images. We bring you more details as they surface.
Coming from Reds Racing are two new winding variants of their Gen 2 V8 brushless motors for 1/8th applications. The motors are specifically designed 1/8th off-road and on-road variants to provide exceptional power, superior smoothness and control in combination with high efficiency and a low temperature operation. Coming with a highly finned CNC-machined aluminium can, the V8 motor work at very low temperature in all conditions ensuring exceptional reliability. New for 2019 are the 2350kV variant for truggies and pan cars while the 2800kV motor was developed for 1/8th on-road racing.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
HB Racing have released first information on their forthcoming D819 1/8th nitro buggy kit. The latest incarnation of the World Champion line of buggies adds the latest high performance parts to keep it ahead of the competition. Topping the kit is the new JConcepts Silencer S15 clear body, a popular choice among HB Racing team drivers. A new 1-piece design machined aluminium engine mount ensures simplicity, weight savings, and improved reliability. Mounting the engine and setting the gear mesh is easier than ever with the innovative new asymmetric engine mount cams. A heavy duty machined and lightened steel spur is now included for added durability and HB have fine-tuned the suspension with a new front B mount, revised rear hub carrier graphite plates, and new 1-piece sway bar links. Drivetrain refinements include a new front and rear diff pinion and centre outdrive system for easier assembly and maintenance, as well as new centre drive dogbones. All of the new parts are backwards compatible with the D817 and D817 V2 buggies, and D819 is compatible with most HB spare parts and option parts.
View a list of the features and more images here
Arrowmax have announced the release of their new moulded pinion gears in 64 pitch and 48 pitch. Using an anti-slip golden-anodised aluminium hub and high strength anti-wear composites, the moulded lightweight design has been thoroughly track-tested ensure the pinions will withstand the rigours of both on-road and off-road stock racing. Using the gears will improve overall drivetrain efficiency, throttle feel and power. The 64 pitch gears are available in 34T to 70T configuration while the 48 pitch pinions are available in 25T to 40T sizes.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
RC Maker have introduced their brand new Geo carbon wing endplates for 1/10th touring cars. Light weight and durable, they give a body the ultimate sexy look. Machined pockets give the end plate a 3D geometric look, whilst also maintaining strength and they are meant to increase the car’s stability all round, especially on the straight. The set includes two pairs of endplates that fit most 1/10th touring car rear wings. Please note that some tracks and racing series do not allow the use of carbon fibre parts on the body shells or wings – be sure to check with the organisers before using them.
View the mounted endplate here
Infinity has extended its range of high performance silicone diff oils with the addition of five new high viscosity oils. Using carefully selected silicone oil, the new 60K, 100K, 300K, 500K and 1 million viscosity offerings are professionally controlled during production. This ensures an accuracy that gives racers a reliable source of consistency when selecting the correct oil for the set-up they are aiming to achieve. The 60K and 100K oil comes in 60cc bottles as with the previous oils in the range while the 300K, 500K and 1 million comes in 30cc container.
Coming from Capricorn is the new High Response Mode brass suspension mount. Machined from high-quality brass material and coming in a natural finish, the mount is a direct fit and usable with the kit’s composite hinge pin inserts, allowing for swift and easy suspension geometry changes while adding weight to the front or rear corner of the car which can be beneficial in certain track conditions.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
