Xray have introduced universal centre driveshafts for the XB8 1/8th scale off-road buggy. Made from tough Hudy spring steel the parts are strategically machined for a low weight without compromising stability and durability. Due to their design the driveshafts free up the drivetrain while also improving traction at the same time. The universals are available separately for the front and rear.
View the rear centre driveshaft here
Arrowmax have announced the signing of Felix Law to their factory racing team. The 2015 Reedy Race Touring Stock Open class and current China 1/10 EP off-road National Champion is well-known for his multi-class skills and his helpful and friendly nature. The Florida-native and current Hong Kong citizen will be helping Arrowmax to promote their line of products within the Asia region. Felix had the following to say:
With dedication and innovative in mind, Arrowmax is one of the most well-known brand in RC today. With brand-new line up of product range for 2017, Arrowmax will continue to grow. I will like to thanks Mr. Lau for giving me the chance to work with the team in order to build this exciting brand together. It is an honor for me to join this incredible team, looking forward to the great products for the upcoming year.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Tamiya let the good old times roll with more re-releases of already re-issued 1980’s kits as the Japanese company is set for a, from what is understood, limited and probably JDM-only re-release of the 2008 Boomerang, the 2011 Avante and the Novafox. The kits are meant to hit Japanese stores at the beginning of March but as they are not officially mentioned in Tamiya’s March release list and they are also not on show as re-issued items during this week’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, the “RC Special Items” declared kits may indeed not make an official return. Nevertheless they are soon up for grabs for everyone that wishes to complete his 1980’s icon collection.
Exotek have introduced three new Flite-series topshafts the most popular 2WD buggies as well as a Flite ultra light direct spur mount. Starting with the topshafts, the parts have been drilled and the teeth narrowed for increased acceleration and a cooler running motor. Less than half the weight of the stock topshaft and slipper assembly and lighter still than Exotek’s standard spur mount set, when combined with the special light weight spur mount, the assembly weighs in at 9.5g complete with hardware and 72 spur. The topshaft is available for the Team Associated B6, Kyosho RB6.6 and the TLR 22 3.0.
Following a first teaser image Team Orion have now officially introduced the all-new HMX 10 Modified brushless speed controller. Designed from the ground up the all-new speedo makes use of the HMX technology that was developed by World Champions Team Orion and Nexus Systems, a company that provides high-performance electric motion and propulsion solutions for aerospace and industrial customers. The HMX technology describes the combination of the ESC hardware and an Android and iOS smartphone app that makes it possible to adjust the controller without bulky boxes or devices but only an optical cable (Android) or a Bluetooth dongle (iOS).
The 2017 JConcepts Indoor Off-Road Championship was held in Rockford, Illinois, at Race ‘Em R/C. This event was highlighted with some of the best drivers in attendance raising the level of competition to elite status. Temps were below freezing, but the action was hot in Illinois. 2WD Modified was led by newly signed Team Associated driver, Dustin Evans, who was able to set the fastest qualifying times in rounds one and three to take the overall TQ. In the triple A-mains, Evans would go on to win A1 while Team Associated’s Chad Due would take victory in A2 to set up for a final showdown in A3. However, Evans proved to be too strong and would go on to win a decisive A3 and take the overall win in 2WD modified class. The Wisconsin legend, Chad Due, would finish second using his A1 and A2 scores consisting of a third and first while Team Associated’s rising star, Cole Tollard would round out the podium in third with excellent driving from fifth on the grid.
Continue reading the report here
JConcepts have introduced new aluminium option parts for Team Associated’s 3rd generation 1/8th off-road kits such as the RC8B3 and RC8T3. First up is the suspension arm cap and camber shim set. It makes for an easier and quicker way to change chamber and track width shims on the the RC8B3, RC8B3e and RC8T3 vehicles. The shim set features individual slotted shims which lock to one another while the arm caps have been machined to slide on the upper and lower arms. To adjust, partially unthread the pivot-balls and slide shims in or out depending on required adjustment. Each set, available in blue or black colour, includes two caps, two 0.5, 1 and 2 degree shims which will either complete one side or either top or bottom. To complete the entire front suspension, two sets will be required per vehicle.
Arena have introduced a range of aluminium servo mount collars and low-friction shock O-rings for Xray vehicles. As for the servo mount collars, the parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they are used to prevent the servo from moving in its mounts as they interlock with the case’s lugs, effectively preventing the servo from moving during a hard hit. The mounting collars are available in orange, black and blue colour.
