Leadfinger Racing have introduced a new heavy duty variant of their popular Strife body shell for the Tekno RC ET410 4WD truck. The new thicker version is moulded from the same material used for Leadfinger Racing’s 1/8th scale bodies, meaning more longevity for racing and bashing applications. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.
Following the introduction of new adjustable suspension mounts for the TRF419 touring car Tamiya have announced the release of more optionals for the TRF range of cars. First up are aluminium 3 degrees and 2 degrees rear uprights. The parts allow to apply wheel toe-in on the outer part of the suspension rather than using the arms and inner suspension mounts, which will free up the car in certain track conditions. In addition the strong alloy construction will improve overall rigidity. The uprights come as pairs and they fit the TRF418 and “reversible” suspension components.
RPM have announced the release of new front lower arms for the popular Losi Rock Rey vehicle. The Rock Rey is known to be a monster of a performer and the RPM front arms promise a much needed increase in strength. While RPM A-arms are stronger than stock, they’ve also been designed with added bellcrank clearance to protect that hard-to-get bellcrank from heavy, full compression suspension slams. Added protection means fewer trips to the pits and more time on the rocks. The new arms are also extremely light, weighing in at 11 grams per pair lighter than stock and less unsprung weight means faster acceleration and braking as well as better suspension performance. The arms are sold in pairs and replace stock Losi #LOS234011.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Coming from Xtreme Racing and made for the Xray T4 touring car is the carbon fibre flex battery hold down kit. The set replaces the standard battery mounting system and does away with the need to use tape to hold down the battery pack in favour of a quick release system that only lightly tabs the battery pack, resulting in quicker battery swaps and less influence in chassis tweak. The set includes two battery hold downs, two LiPo battery supports and 6 shooter thumb fasteners along all needed mounting hardware.
Speedzone has introduced a new ultra-torque rotor for their spec class motor line. The 12.5×25.8 rotor is recommended for off-road and on-road use when conditions warrant even more torque than the standard high torque rotor. The rotor and shaft come marked for easy identification and it is available now.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Following the release of the Medium mid-motor conversion kit for the Xray T4, Arrowmax now also introduce a kit specific to the Yokomo BD9 touring car. The mid-motor conversion will increase overall steering, traction and cornering speed while also making for easier handling characteristics. The chassis conversion is available as 2.25mm carbon fibre or 2.0mm alloy chassis variant, and it also includes a 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck, a 7075 alloy single-piece motor mount, redesigned 7075 centre pulleys as well as a chassis stiffener that enables the owner to access different chassis flex settings.
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Available soon from Tamiya is the new TRF trolley pit bag. The classic black colour bag with blue zippers is the perfect companion item when going to RC races as its wheels on the rear and an adjustable handle make for easy transporting while the water resistant material ensures the internals stay dry. The hauler bag features five cardboard inner boxes – one large for a car model, and four small boxes which are great for battery packs, charger, parts etc. Pouches on the top and side are an ideal size for tools, and a pocket on the rear face can be used for the setting board and setting sheets.
Stateline Raceway of Fremont, Indiana played host to the 2019 King of Kings race last weekend, attracting nearly 430 entries. The event saw the attendance of many of the country’s swift 1/8th scale off-road racers and in the premier Nitro Buggy class it was Agama’s Ryan Lutz with the overall win, some two laps in front of HB Racing’s Spencer Heckert on the runner-up spot. Xray’s Mark Sousa came in 3rd to round out the podium as class TQ, TLR’s Dakotah Phend had to settle for 6th in the 45-minute A-main event.
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