Available from early December are TMG Speed’s new Kyosho Lazer ZX7 carbon fibre option parts. The range includes from and rear 4mm shock towers, as well as a chassis brace set, servo plate, and battery strap – all cut from 2mm carbon fibre. The items are direct replacements for the kit’s moulded composite parts and they held to add rigidity and precision all while being as light and sturdy as possible.
The latest addition to Pro-Line’s Bash Armor line of white pre-cut body shells is the Flo-Tek short course body. Usable with vehicles such as the Slash 2wd, Slash 4×4, SC5M, 22SCT, and TEN-SCTE/2.0, the body featuring Pro-Line’s all-new Bash Armor material that is twice as thick as regular bodies and is ultra-flexible to reduce the chance of cracking and shattering. Unlike clear polycarbonate, the Bash Armor material is white and is not paintable, so Pro-Line includes detailed decal sheets to complete the look.
Available soon from Roche is the P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The 2018 European Stock, Masters of Foam and BRCA Championship winning car comes with a newly designed 2.0mm 7075 aluminium main chassis and rear pod plate while the updated 7075 aluminium low centre of gravity motor mount ensures a lower overall CG. The new design graphite top and rear pod plate are compatible with the gear diff weight balancing system and the aluminium floating servo mount us mini and micro size compatible for 28-31mm and 31-33mm servos. Other new parts include a bell crank steering system with 6-step Ackermann adjustment, new design carbon fibre lower arms and a newly developed aluminium front bulkhead with long/short wheelbase adjustment The kit is rounded out by a new carbon fibre front bumper and a large foam bumper.
View a list of the features and more images here
Pro-Line have announced the soon release of the 1965 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser clear body for the 12.8” wheelbase Traxxas TRX-4. This single piece body is very light for a lower centre of gravity and improved crawling performance and is designed to drop right onto the stock 12.8” wheelbase TRX-4. Window masks, paint-then-peel overspray film and fully licensed detailed stickers are included to finish off the look.
The 2018 season of the South African On-Road Electric National Championship for the 1/12th scale class recently concluded and it was Xray’s Antonio Caroli who managed to retain the Modified class title. Antonio took the overall win following a great battle with Marius van Niekerk (Xray) on the runner-up spot as Shaun Schutte (Xray) rounded out the top 3 results.
Continue reading the report here
Spektrum have introduced their new SR515, SR315 and SR215 DSMR sports class receivers. Built around frequency-agile DSMR technology, the receivers deliver superb range and response, especially in noisy RF environments where a solid 2.4GHz link is crucial. Not only is the 2.4GHz link solid, all models also implement Spektrum’s fast 5.5ms frame rate, providing a quicker, low-latency connection for the pro-level enthusiast. The SRx15 series receivers also feature a new, modern case design that is small, streamlined, and ready for nearly any RC application. The case also features added antenna support and an integrated antenna tube slot for seamlessly easy installation. An easy-to-use bind button is used to enter the bind mode. Plus, while binding, owners have the choice of SmartSafe as well as preset ‘Gas’ failsafe options. The receivers are available as SR515 5-channel, SR315 3-channel and SR215 2-channel variants from December.
View a list of the specifications and the other receivers here
Made for 12.3” wheelbase rock crawler trucks is Pro-Line’s new 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 body shell. The ZR2 is one of the most popular and off-road capable mid-size trucks on the road, and now owners can bring its distinct look to separate their truck from the rest on the trails. Pro-Line has included all the sleek scale details of the full-scale truck including the unique off-road sport bars and sculptured hood details for a highly detailed replica. This single piece body is very light for a lower centre of gravity and improved crawling performance. Window masks, paint-then-peel overspray film and fully licensed detailed stickers are included to finish off the look.
Coming from Team Associated are the new Factory Team 16mm tapered shock pistons for the RC8B3.1 and RC8T3.1 series of buggies and trucks. The tapered profile and angled holes of these new shock pistons improve handling through bumps and make the car jump flatter and land better. The angled holes also allow to run lower oil weights to generate more grip. They are precision CNC-machined for the best fitment and concentricity with the shock body to improve performance and consistency. The hole diameter os engraved onto piston for easy identification and there are two diameters to choose from: 1.2mm and 1.3mm. The pistons fit the Fits 16mm shock bodies on the RC8B3.1, RC8B3.1e, RC8T3.1, and RC8T3.1e.
