Sirio have released details on their new XL7 .21 engine for the offroad category. The engine features a 5+2 port ABC liner and a new piston alloy to improve performance and durability. The crankshaft sports the ubiquitous silicon insert while an updated crankcase helps to improve cooling. A carburetor with interchangeable venturis, standard steel ball bearings and a lightened cooling head complete the package.
Source: Schepis Model [schepismodel.it]
DE Racing have released the Trinidad ST wheel for the recently rejuvenated stadium truck class, starting with a model for the new Losi 22T. Built with the same quality and attention to detail customers have come to expect, these wheels break away from the boring old dish wheel and bring a bit of true truck styling to your ride. The design has the added strength to resist wobble wheel that can’t be matched by a simple dish wheel, and all without adding weight. Available in black, silver, white and yellow.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
Last weekend Pin Stop Hobbies presented the Race For A Cure at the Goshen Connecticut Fairgrounds. The race was held in the center of the fairgrounds during the Goshen Stampede, which is a large fair with a rodeo, demolition derby, truck pulling, carnival rides and concerts; more than 10,000 people attended during the three days. The R/C track was built in a grassy area in the middle of everything, with dirt jumps and grass on the level parts of the track, so the fair attendees were constantly watching R/C action. X Factory Team driver Chris Cristo TQ’d and won 1/10 Stadium Truck with his X-60. Cristo took three of the four qualifiers and won the first two A Mains to sew up the title.
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]
New from Answer RC are these new bearing sets for the 1/8th scale offroad market. Assembled from their SP bearing range which feature 1 rubber seal and 1 metal shield to offer the best of both worlds in terms of dirt protection and low drag. Newly added to the range are set for the S-Workz S350 (24pc), JQ The Car (24pc), Agama A8 (24pc), Serpent S811 (26pc) and the Xray XB9 (24pc). Also newly available is their range of 5×10 thrust races which are available with steel or Ceramic Si3N4 Balls and offer excellent value and durability. There is also a 10pk of the steel variety available for cost effective stocking up of this popular size. Finally for the nitro heads, they have a new 13x25x6 rear engine bearing that is best suited to older RB and Nova engines.
The Exo Terra Buggy RTR builds on the Exo kit version which features a variety of fully licensed, realistic features including a licensed Griffin radiator, licensed Hankook Dynapro MT tires and Raceline Renegade wheels. To meet the demands of today’s performance thirsty drivers, Axial worked with Castle Creations to develop a brushless system that had power and the ability to handle popular 3S Lipo battery packs (not included) for an incredible, high performance experience right out of the box.
JConcepts have released their Finnisher body for the Associated RC8.2E 1/8th Electric buggy. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape while the V-stepped feature which is a highlighted styling cue of the Finnisher buggy bodies has been incorporated toward the rear and allows an additional area that can be trimmed to allow air-flow through the body.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Avert aluminium spring cups from Avid are made for the TLR22, adding extra security to your ride without sacrificing weight or putting a huge dent in your racing budget. Featuring a unique angled slot design they add 2 elements of safety. A rigid aluminium spring cup won’t flex and spread open, slipping off of the shock end in a crash, while the angled slot design adds another element of interference to keep the spring cups from popping off in a crash. The spring cup must lift completely off of the eyelet for removal. Weighing in at 1.3g each they are made from 6061-T6 aluminium and black anodized.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Much More have released their new CTX Starter box Pro. Compatible with most 1/8th scale buggies it features powerful twin 750 type motors which will ensure the dual belt driven starter wheel will be able to turn over even the tightest engine. The starter box can accept all types of batteries including NiCd, NiMh, LiFe & LiPo packs and all are held in place with the included Velcro strap.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
