Samix have introduced new 6mm and 8mm aluminium wheel hex adapters for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Coming as separate 4-piece sets the adapters are made of high-qualify CNC-machined aluminium and they are available in the three different colours of silver, gun metal or black. Using the adapters allows to fine-tune the track width on Traxxas’ popular truck and they are a direct fit using the stock hardware.
Coming from Tamiya are two new ready-to-run XB series kits in the form of the Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS Euro race truck and the Conghead 6×6 monster truck. The MAN TGS builds on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and it comes factory assembled and including a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The specifications are identical to the kit version, however the XB variant also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, steering servo, receiver, speed controller as well as a NiMH battery and a wall charger. The same items can also be found in the 1/18 scale Conghead 6×6 package with the 6-wheeler monster truck also coming with a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The vehicle builds on the G6-01 chassis and both trucks will hit stores sometime in August.
View the Conghead 6×6 truck here
JConcepts has introduced a front aero item for the popular and successful HB Racing 817 1/8th off-road buggy platform. The front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics and increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections while helped jumping attitude in tricky jump sections of the track. The front scoop is usable with the D817 and E817 series buggies includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and e-buggy with the same package.
View what’s in the package here
Following the release of Samix’s front shock plates the Asian company also has respective rear plates available for Traxxas’s TRX-4 trail truck. The items are machined from high-quality aluminium and sport six different shock mounting locations, ensuring that even complex suspension setups are accessible. The shock plates are available with a silver, gun metal or black anodised finish and they are a direct fit.
Japanese company Wrap-Up Next has introduced a set of mock-up carbon fibre brake discs for 1/10th scale drift cars. The set includes two vented-design 34mm carbon fibre brake discs, adapters, spacers and mounting material. Using the set will make for a more realistic appearance and all items are also available separately for spares or repair.
Source: Wrap-Up Next [wrapup-next.jp]
Highest have introduced their all-new CR900 standard-size servo for monster truck and rock crawler applications. The high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 23kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.12s. It features a soft start function for smooth steering response, full metal gears for durability and a middle heatsink section for low operation temperatures. The power is developed by a coreless motor and dual ball bearings ensure efficiency and precision.
Source: Highest [highestrc.com]
Coming from PPM RC Racing are the new RC-Cox touring car body height adjusters. The set included four 6mm inner diameter aluminium thread sections and four height adjustable alloy platforms that allow to finely tune body height and rake. The platforms are rubber retained to ensure the setting stays the same over time and the set is available in orange, red and black colour including mounting hardware.
Sprint RC from Italy have officially unveiled their all-new E-Spark touring car body shell for 190mm chassis. The shell takes design elements of the World and European Championship winning Spark 200mm nitro touring car body with the design improving overall downforce and drivability. The body comes clear in standard and lightweight variants and also pre-cut for most of today’s touring car kits.
