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August 4, 2016

Arrowmax 5200mAh 11.1V 3S LiPo battery pack

Arrowmax have introduced their new 5200mAh 11.1V 3S LiPo battery pack. Featuring a protective hardcase and measuring 139x47x39mm the battery is ideal for a range of applications such as 1/8th monster trucks, outlaw and bashing 1/10th scale short course trucks as well as “lite” 1/8th E-buggies and even 1/8th on-road cars. The battery is built from high-performance 55C/110C cells and it comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and a standard balancer port.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 4, 2016

STRC SCX10 II alloy steering knuckles

ST Racing Concepts have introduced a new option part for Axial’s SCX10 II off-road vehicle in the form of aluminium steering knuckles. Precision CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, the steering knuckles greatly improves the durability of truck’s front axle and steering response, while adding visual impact at the same time. The parts come in parts and are available in black, gun metal, red and silver anodising.

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August 3, 2016

T-Works Optima gold-plated steel screw set

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Optima re-release buggy is a gold-plated steel screw set. It includes a total of 90 countersunk, button head and cap head fasteners to add some bling to Kyosho’s iconic 1/10th 4WD buggy without compromising strength.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 3, 2016

RC Concept MC3R nitro off-road engine

French company RC Concept have introduced their all-new MC3R nitro off-road engine. Building on the MC5R the MC3R offers a smoother powerband and better fuel consumption, making it an ideal all-round engine. The hand-assembled power plant comes with a new carburettor for improved runtime and more mid-range power, it features a matching sleeve and piston, a silicone-filled and balanced crankshaft, rear ceramic bearing and it comes including a new 8mm as well as a 7mm venturi insert. Included with the engine, that sports a new silver-colour cooling head with for improved temperature management, also comes a #5 RC Concept glowplug.

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August 3, 2016

Malin Karlsen takes EFRA Euros 4WD Junior title

During last week’s 2016 EFRA 1/10th Electric Off-road European Championships in Valladolid, Spain, it was Xray’s Malin Karlsen to take the 4WD Junior Championship title. With stunning drives in the A-mains she would come out 7th behind her highly experienced Xray team mates Martin Wollanka and Martin Bayer. Beating Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen, who finished 9th in the A-main, as well as leaving JQRacing/PR’s Max Mört behind won her the 2016 Junior title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 3, 2016

Malaysia National League Rd4 – Report

Round four of the Malaysia National League was held in Kulim State, Northern Malaysia with about 60 entries for the Pro and Semi-Pro 1/8th Nitro Buggy classes. In the Pro Buggy A-main event, Kelvin Yong (Xray) would take the win from Danny Kato (Tekno) and Danny Teh (Tekno). The Kyosho duo of BH Gan and Loon Lee rounded out the top 5 result.

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August 3, 2016

Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 1/10th 2WD truck

Tamiya have announced the soon release of the 2016 Blackfoot 1/10th scale 2WD truck kit. The re-release of the original 1986 Blackfoot features a number of upgrades while still keeping that oldschool appearance and so the vehicle sports a 4-wheel independent suspension design with a front double wishbone and rear trailing arm setup, the kit comes with CVA shock absorbers as well as rear universal driveshafts for improved reliability, efficiency and power supply. Part of the kit are also yellow wheels with chevron-tread tyres and also the Blackfoot’s iconic pick-up truck bodyshell. The ’16 kit will become available by mid-September.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

August 3, 2016

X Factory Infinity B6-series carbon fibre shock towers

New from X Factory’s Infinity line of option parts are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggy. Machined from heavy duty 4mm carbon fibre the towers are available as straight and gullwing A-arm front variants as well as standard rear and also a new taller variant for the use with the longer B5M shocks for improved rough track handling. 0.5mm thicker than the standard parts the shock towers are also more durable.

View the other shock towers here