Coming from Stickon RC is their new accessories bag that allows to store and transport a variety of parts or tools. The zipped high-quality bag is large enough to take a 1/10th scale setup system including additional tools such as chassis blocks, droop gauges and more. The grey salt and pepper coloured bag comes with a Stickon RC logo and it is available now. The bag comes without tools.
Darkside Designs have introduced their new carbon fibre O-ring battery hold down for the Yokomo YZ-2 buggy. Cut from 3mm high-quality carbon fibre, the set also includes four carbon height spacers to clear the side rails and allow the use of LCG batteries. O-ring battery retainers make for quick battery swaps, the carbon fibre battery locators allow to shift the battery forth and back, and gold-colour hardware adds visual impact.
Coming from RPM and made for Arrma’s Granite, Senton and Big Rock 4×4 3S BLX trucks are new front and rear lower suspension arms. The wishbones allow for added adjustability thanks to a second shock mount positions, they are more durable than the stock parts due to being moulded from RPM’s renown nylon composite material and they are also lighter, ensuring improved performance. The arms are available as pair for the front or the rear of the trucks and they fit the Arrma Granite 4×4, Senton 4×4 and Big Rock 4×4, replacing the original AR330443 front and AR330516 rear arms.
Following the introduction of aluminium spool outdrives, T-Works now also release a set of lightweight differential outdrive cups. The parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and the hard-coated surface treatment ensures great durability while the alloy material lowers rotational masses for quicker spool-up and acceleration. The cups come as pairs and they are a direct fit.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from Reedy are their new Shorty-type hardcase LiPo battery packs with pre-soldered T-plug. The unique battery is perfectly suited for trail trucks, crawlers, and a variety of vehicle types that utilise a shorty battery configuration. Wires exit the case through a rubber gasket, which protects the wire’s insulation while helping to prevent moisture from entering the case. High quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle life. Reedy’s Wolfpack LiPo batteries come equipped with beefy silicone wires and a reliable, low-resistance T-plug connector. An integrated balance lead with XH connector is included. The battery is available in 2S 3000mAh (95.7×46.8×24.7mm/158g) and 3S 3000mAh (95.7×46.8×24.7mm/217g)specification.
New from Arrowmax and made for 1/10th vehicles is the black-golden quick camber gauge. Designed for quick and easy camber angle checks the 1-piece tool allows to measure wheel camber angles of 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 degree by simply placing the gauge alongside the wheel. The tool is made from CNC-machined aluminium, it features Arrowmax’s signature honeycomb-design and a black and golden surface treatment. The tool comes laser-engraved for easy identification while milled-out sections make way for the wheel nuts.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
The fourth and final round of the 2018/19 Xray Racing Series Slovenia was held at the Genius Ring facility in Medeuzza recently. Drivers from six different countries – Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Slovenia – signed in for the final round with Germany’s electric on-road ace, Jan Ratheisky being one of them. The event was held in 13.5T Touring and 21.5T Formula classes with all of them using control XRS motors and Hudy tyres to make for a level playing field. The weekend kicked off with practice on Saturday while Sunday was race day. In the 13.5T Touring class it was Jan Ratheisky who would set the pace, leaving behind his Xray teammates Matej Dobnikar and Fabio Ghilotti in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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Xray have announced the soon release of the 2019 variant of their IFMAR World Championship winning NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car. No official details are available yet but they are expected to surface within the coming days.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
