Team Powers have introduced their TP-DS1305 low-profile digital servo. Featuring a coreless motor it pulls up to 15kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.05s and thanks to its lightweight construction with titanium metal gears it weighs in at only 42g. The high-voltage compatible servo comes with a black receiver wire for a factory look, a machined middle heatsink section for lower operation temperatures and it will become available very soon.
MIP have introduced two new option parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 Defender truck in the form of the HD Driveline and the wide track kit. Starting with the driveshafts, the new Scale-ish MIP HD Driveline features scale looks and a light-weight construction, compared to MIP’S X-Duty Drives, as they are nearly 30 percent lighter and 25 percent slimmer. The shafts feature spline technology, CVD makeup, and additionally has an impressive 35 degree of articulation. It also features phased aligned joints that key the male and female splines for smooth power transfer under load with no binding or vibration. All components are heat treated from the highest quality American grade alloy steels. The set includes the front and rear centre driveshafts and it comes including mounting hardware.
Following a couple of teaser SWorkz have now officially introduced the S35-T 1/8th nitro truggy kit. Based off of the S35-3 nitro buggy the truck kit comes with a range of option parts already included in the kit with the truck featuring a newly designed Ackermann steering system and a quick-tune front shock tower for swift and easy shock angle changes. Also included is the lightweight plastic BBD differential system for improved acceleration while the new radio tray system makes for a more precise throttle and brake response.
The UK Short Course Nationals recently concluded with Lewis Williamson and Darren Boyle being crowned the 2017 champions. In 4WD, last season’s champion Lewis Williamson (TLR) was in unstoppable form all season long once taking podium finishes at every round and winning with a perfect 1000 point score and securing the outright series title to become National Champion for the second year in a row. Last year’s runner-up and team mate Darren Boyle (TLR) was 2nd again with Justin Kirk (Tekno) rounding out the podium result.
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Coming from JConcepts is the new F2 body shell for the Xray XB4 2017 4WD buggy. Designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, the F2 provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. An increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes performance and visible bias which help steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The rear of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included two of the latest Aero rear wings.
Xray have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming XB2 2018 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. As usual no official details are available yet apart from the image, but we expect all details and images to surface very shortly.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Answer RC is their new polycarbonate rear wing for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Manufactured from high-quality 1.0mm material the wing is both lightweight and strong, making it ideal for nitro and electric classes. The kit includes a moulded plastic gurney flap, a centre dam section and mounting hardware.
Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]
The 2017 Southern Nationals was a highly anticipated race for many. Living up to the hype from previous years, this special race drew in some of the top pro racers from around the nation making it the most competitive Southern Nationals to date. With drivers like Tekno’s Ryan Lutz and Joe Bornhorst, Agama’s Darren Bloomfield, HB Racing’s Cody King, Mugen’s Cole Ogden and Ryan Maifield, the Southern Nationals was set for fireworks during the A-finals.
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