Coming from Samix and made for the MST CFX-W truck are lower shock and suspension link mounts made of brass. The set includes four mounts that weigh in at 52g in total, adding weight to one of the lowest areas on the chassis for improved climb performance. In addition the metal mounts provide rigidity and durability which is essential when attacking challenging terrain.
SOAR Seiki have released first renderings of their forthcoming 998 TD1-R 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. The kit is in the final stages of production and will hit stores soon. In the meantime SOAR pleases drivers with a couple of preview images with the full introduction being awaited in time for the release.
Leadfinger Racing have introduced their all-new A2 Tactic body shell for the Tekno RC EB410 off-road buggy. A fresh new look for the EB410, the body, that is set for a release in mid-November, offers an aggressive yet sleek cab forward design and a unique vented roof section for better cooling when used with an optional fan mount. The body shell is also made from thicker polycarbonate material for durability, it comes clear and without rear wing.
Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]
Xray have announced the dates, venues and rules for the XRS Tour Italy 2018. The 3-race series kicks off at MiniRace Casoria on the 19th of November and will conclude at the T5 Roma track on the 8th of April. Classes run will include Touring Modified, Touring Stock 13.5T and 17.5T as well as Formula and 1/12th Pan Car. More information (in Italian language) and sign-up are available here.
Coming from VP-Pro and made for the Kyosho MP9 series of nitro and electric buggies are black anodised aluminium shock towers. Available are two front shock stays, one for the nitro and one for the electric car while the rear tower is usable on both the GP and EP kits. The towers are cut from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come black anodised for looks and wear and their special shape makes body mounting much easier when combined with VP-Pro’s MP9 or MP9E bodies shells.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Speedmerchant have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Rev 8.5 1/12th scale pan car kit. The car was developed with the goal on making it easier and smoother to drive on the high-grip black carpet, while still offering exceptional performance on gray/European-style floor. No official details on specifications and features have been released yet but we bring you all updates as they become available.
Source: Speedmerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]
Coming from T-Works is a 20mm wide tweak block for the use with Mugen MTC1 and Infinity IF14 touring cars. The block was designed to fit right between the front and rear bulkheads in order to create a straight and tweak-free assembly upon building or maintenance. Precisely aligned bulkheads will ensure best possible drivetrain efficiency and also reliable left to right chassis flex characteristics. The block is machined from high-quality material and it comes black anodised and with machined edge details.
Round 2 of the Rebels Race was held in Trebešín, Prague last weekend. The very technical track was laid out on ETS carpet and one or the other driver had his problems to tackle the challenging circuit. In Touring Modified 31 entries made for competitive racing and after the four qualifiers it was Michal Blahovský who came out on top in front of Petr Grof and Matěj Šulc. After the finals things had mixed up a bit as Matěj Šulc, with a 1st and 2nd place finish took the win from Michal with a 1st and 3rd place while Petr had to settle for 3rd in the tie-breaker.
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