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February 24, 2017

ARC R8.1 2017 1/8th nitro on-road car kit

ARC have introduced the R8.1 1/8th nitro on-road car. The latest version comes with an all-new chassis design that utilises a sliding weight system in the front that allows to easily and conveniently adjust the weight bias using a sliding brass weight. Also new is the Flex Upper Deck that has become a standard part and that allows to adjust the front end flex by installing or removing a Y-brace. A similar system in the rear of the car helps to further fine-tune the overall torsional flex of the car.

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February 24, 2017

Pro-Line ElectroShot VTR truck & new 1/5th tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are three new off-road tyres in the form of the ElectroShot VTR 4.0″ 1/8th truck as well as the Blockade and LockDown 1/5th truck tyres. Starting with the ElectroShot VTR 4.0″, the tyre comes from the mind of Ty Tessmann and is designed to perform just like a Hole Shot 2.0 while lasting significantly longer. The ElectroShot is a combination of Pro-Line’s Electron and HoleShot tread designs with connected bars in the centre where the heaviest tyre wear occurs and Holeshot pins everywhere else for maximum traction. The tyre will become available in M3 soft and X3 soft compounds.

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February 24, 2017

Pro-Line introduce new travel bag

Pro-Line have introduced their all-new travel bag for long RC trips and plane rides. The bag helps to keep everything organised and tidy while being easy to handle at the same time. The collapsible pull handle with full zipper cover and large, smooth rolling wheels allow to manoeuvre the large bag with ease while the inside is lined with soft foam to protect your valuable RC gear. Several zippered pockets and adjustable inner dividers are included for organising parts and keeping plastic parts bins upright. The Pro-Line Travel Bag comes in at 860x380x380mm tall, which is similar to the popular rolling luggage bags currently used by many racers.

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February 23, 2017

ASM .21 nitro on-road engine

Nuclear R/C Japan have released a first image of the ASM brand .21 competition nitro on-road engine. ASM will have two 3.5cc engines available at the beginning with more to come in the future such as an engine break-in service and more. All information and more images of the engines will become available in time for the release.

Source: Nuclear R/C [nuclear.ne.jp]

February 23, 2017

SWorkz S35-series front arm mount balance weights

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35 series of off-road vehicles are brass front-rear arm mounts. Machined from high-quality material and sporting a shiny finish the parts help to add weight to the front end for improved steering response and optimised jump landing. The FR mounts are available as lighter 25g or heavier 35g variant.

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February 23, 2017

ProTek RC Euro LS-5 .21 5-port off-road engine

Available now is ProTek RC’s new Euro LS-5 3.5cc 5-port competition nitro off-road engine. Developed by top AMain and Novarossi pro drivers the engine will provide optimal power, run time and ease of tune. The power plant comes with a composite carburettor that resists heat and holds a consistent idle while the crankshaft and 5-port sleeve have been paired to provide linear power that produces a level of drivability that shreds lap times—throttle response is consistent throughout the entire RPM range. The setup of the long stroke engine allows for nine and a half to ten minutes of run time and to comes including a C6TGC turbo-style glow plug.

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February 23, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8e – Coming soon

Serpent have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Cobra SRX8e 1/8th E-buggy kit. The Billy-Easton-designed buggy is based off of its nitro sibling and will make a first public appearance at this week’s The Dirt Nitro Challenge. The kit is set for a release in April and we bring you more information as soon as they surface.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 23, 2017

Vision Racing Products Tools 4 Life shock pliers

Coming from Vision Racing Products’ Tools 4 Life line up are the new shock pliers. They feature slots for 3mm, 3.5mm, and 4mm shock shafts while also having 12mm and 17mm cutouts for holding the lower part of the shock, as well as a built in flat section for pressing in shock end or camber link balls. The overall size of these pliers also makes holding the shock shafts much less painful. The tool is made from 6061-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodised and with laser-etched markings.

Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]