Robitronic release body hole patches to strengthen weak body post drilling holes or to correct slightly misaligned break throughs. Made from transparent 0.7mm thick material and coming in a set of four adhesive Lexan patches with 5mm hole diameter and 6mm hole diameter.
Source: Robitonic [robitronic.com]
The JConcepts Illuzion hi-flow body shell for Team Durango’s DNX408 is a drop-fit and incorporates race-inspired aggressive styling, a forward placement/centre raked cab and rear escape combined with a hard-edged flowing design of the side pod scoops. The body comes clear made from heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective overspray film, window masks and Illuzion decal sheet.
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Venom got in touch to tell us about a whole load of option parts for their VMX 450 dirt bike in the form of the Stealth Super Moto Tyres, a front brake disc brake and aluminium parts in different colours. The tyres are specially designed for street and road courses, feature scale wear indicator strips for added realism and to help with traction in wet conditions. Available as set inducing front and rear tyre with hard contour inserts, or as parts only with the tyres and inserts sold separately. To help with looks and performance Venom also released a number of option parts in the form of a nylon guide wire set, a front disc brake kit, and an alloy triple clamp and body post set both of which are available with red or titanium grey anodising. Also available are a heavy duty alloy gear support, alloy rear shock absorber with dirt deflector, a 32T option rear sprocket and a wheelie bar wire.
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Thunder Power introduces the Z3R-8 brushless motor for 1/8 scale electric vehicles. The motors with a 4-pole Neodymium rotor offer a red anodised aluminium heat sink can with build-in cooling fins, plated copper solder tabs, fast-switching high-temp sensors and adjustable timing from 0 to 25 degrees. The front plate sports dual screw hole mounting pattern to allow for easy mounting in any 1/8 scale application. With a diameter of 42.1mm and a length of 69.2mm the motors weight around 323g and come with 1400, 1900, 2100 and 2400kv rating.
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This 8-in-1 tool set from Losi includes an anodised storage handle with seven different hex sizes of .050 in, 1/16 in, 1.5 mm, 5/64 in / 2.0 mm, 3/32 in, 3/32 in Ball End and 2.5 mm. The tips feature a lock over magnets ensuring a secure fit of the blades.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
TopRC release three new chemicals in the form of special air filter and after run oil for nitro engines. The two different air filter oil are formulated for on- and off-road applications allowing best possible air permeability without sacrificing dust filtering making the engine breath better. The after run oil contains a mixture of oils to conserve nitro engines after use. It also prevents the formation of rust and lubricates moving engine parts before cold starts and break-in.
Source: TopRC [toprc.eu]
Our friend Erich Reichert got in touch to tell us about the the 2011 Vintage Offroad Nationals that will be held once again at RCHR in Waterbury, CT USA from September 15 to 18th. RCHR’s throwback name and indoor clay track make it the perfect place for racing 1994 and earlier production cars and this year’s race will have classes for 2WD, 4WD, Stadium Truck, Classic, Novice Classic, and two classes for Heavy Metal. HM1 will be for the pure, no holds barred monsters like the Clod Buster while HM2 will offer smaller monsters like the Blackfoot and King Cab a shot to run with the big boys. HM1 and HM2 will run together Grand-Am style and is one of the most exciting classes to be part of. Click here for more information on the venue.
Kyosho America got in touch to tell us about their new velvet coated triple cap threaded big bore shock set. The shocks with aluminium body, upper and lower caps are suitable for the Ultima SC/SC-R/DB and the RT-5 trucks. They must be used with XGS springs on the rear.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
