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April 15, 2016

GRP Micro & Cross 1/6th scale off-road tyres

GRP have introduced the new Micro and Cross 1/6th scale off-road tyres. Starting with the Micro tyre, the tread was designed for the use on clean or slightly dusty tracks with medium to high grip. Smaller sized blocks make for good traction and and an easy to drive car. The Cross was designed for sandy and dusty low to medium grip conditions with the tyre’s asymmetric design allowing to adjust the overall grip available. The tread offers additional outer ribs on one side – which is not visible in the above rendering – to increase side bite in loose track conditions. Both 180mm tyres are available in the dirt-specific S-series and sand/astroturf specific P-series compounds including inserts.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

April 15, 2016

Kyosho MP9 TKI4 high downforce bodyshell

First introduced by Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai some weeks ago, Kyosho have now officially announced the forthcoming MP9 TKI4 high downforce bodyshell. Sporting larger and steeper angled rear sidepod winglets the body is meant to offer an increased rear downforce, making it ideal especially for bumpy and/or low-grip tracks. The body is a direct replacement for the kit part and it is available in a standard 1.0mm or lightweight 0.8mm variant.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

April 14, 2016

Reedy 5300mAh shorty LiPo battery pack

Coming from Reedy is the new 5300mAh shorty LiPo battery pack. With its high capacity and 70C rated cells the battery is ideal for demanding modified and stock racing applications alike. It utilizes a protective hardcase of “standard” shorty dimensions, 4mm socket connectors for a low resistance and it complies with ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications.

View the specifications here

April 14, 2016

Xray XB2 aluminium steering plate

Xray have introduced an aluminium steering plate for the XB2 line of 2WD buggies. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 material and it offers increased rigidity and strength for a more precise and aggressive steering feeling. With the horizontally mounted ball studs the steering plate also allows for easy Ackermann geometry adjustments by using more or less shims. The plate comes black anodised for wear and it sports a laser-etched Xray logo.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 14, 2016

Axial Yeti Score Trophy Truck kit

Axial have introduced the Yeti Score Trophy Truck in kit form. The purposely engineered desert truck features a solid rear axle and independent front suspension, designed for the roughest of conditions and real dot. Full-size Trophy Trucks inspired the distinct aesthetic and technical elements of this truck, right down to the solid rear axle while the retro inspired body features design queues from a 1960’s era roof-line, classic 1970’s wheel arches and glass shapes from the 1980’s. Giving this kit an extra bit of modern contrast comes in the form of fluorescent orange Method 105 wheels. This kit version will accept standard 1/10th scale brushed and brushless 4-pole systems and most major stick pack batteries. Precision machined aluminium shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling.

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April 14, 2016

JConcepts introduce RC10T carbon fibre option parts

Following yesterday’s introduction of the Ford F-150 bodyshell for the vintage Team Associated RC10T stadium truck, JConcepts have more options for the popular truck available. Coming soon are 3.0mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers as well as a 2.5mm carbon fibre transmission brace, all of which are made from high-quality material. The shock towers are designed to replace the standard fibre glass units and offer improved rigidity for upped suspension efficiency while also adding visual impact and that factory look. As for the transmission brace, the part also adds rigidity and it makes for less rear end tweak and bending issues by replacing the stock composite part. The shock towers and rear transmission brace are direct replacements for the standard parts and they fit all RC10T models.

View the other new parts here

April 14, 2016

Sanwa ERS-963 high-torque digital servo

German Sanwa distributors LRP have introduced the new ERS-963 high-torque digital servo. With a torque of 20.3kg-cm at a standard 6.0V input the servo is ideal for all 1/8th scale applications such as buggies, truggies and monster trucks. It features an aluminium middle heatsink case, a coreless motor, strong metal gears and its IPX4 makes it ideal even for demanding racing conditions.

View the specifications and features here

April 14, 2016

Choi & Joo win at Losi Korea Championship

The 2016 Losi Korea Championship was recently held at the Banwol Ansan circuit in the three classes of 1/8th Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy. The event attracted a good amount of drivers to compete on the hard-packed yet dusty track and in the premier 1/8th Buggy class it was Byunghoon Choi who took the day’s win from Bumkyu Kim and Kwangbok Lee. In the Nitro Truggy class it was Wonkyu Joo who came out fastest in the main final from Yongjun Lee in second and Kabdong Lee in third. Finally in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was again Wonkyu Joo who ended the day on the highest step of the podium with Jaekuk Yoo and Danseok Lee rounding out the podium result.

View the other podiums here