Trinity have produced these new and improved rear uprights for the Losi 8ight 2.0. Featuring the same outstanding characteristics of the original Trinity developed Losi 8 1.0 uprights, but have been updated for the new Losi while also give you the option to adjust your roll center by raising or lowering the ball stud.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
GRP have released a new 1/8th scale buggy rim and is the product of many tests carried out during this racing season, according to the usual GRP policy, whereby GRP introduces on the market its own new products only after many long test sessions. The rim features a new structure to improve its flexibility and has been lightened by 21% from 40 grams to 31 grams. Featuring a new external diameter of 83mm they are available in White and fluorescent yellow.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.com]
Team Associated have announced the release of the Travis Coyne edition Pro Comp SC8, the latest edition to their line of 1/8th scale, nitro 4WD, authentic race truck replicas. Based on the championship-winning RC8T truggy platform, the SC8 was designed to meet the scale specifications of the full-size short course race truck. It’s all there, Fully assembled and ready to go, underneath the replica body, roll cage and wheels beats the heart of a RC8T. Team Associated’s Pro.28 engine and XP3D Computerized Digital FM Radio system are factory installed. The differentials and shocks come filled with the proper silicone fluids, making it faster and easier than ever to get Team Associated SC8 performance out of the box and into the dirt.
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Reckward Tuning, who have been hard at work producing their tuning parts, have released some new items for the Kyosho Inferno MP9. First up is the lower rear wishbone mounting bracket that has been machined from aluminium and offers great strength for little weight and is supplied with original Kyosho plastic inserts to allow you to adjust the pivot pin setting. Similarly RT have also created the front upper support bracket from aluminium, which is also lightweight and adds strength to this critical impact area. Finally for the rear differential casing there is a new alloy reinforcement bracket that increases durability of all the parts in this area by reducing play in the casing.
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JConcepts have announced the release of these ‘Carvers’, a 1/10th truck front tire perfect for a variety of track surfaces. The sharp angular and directional ribs provide the ultimate in control and direction on the most common dry and wet condition surfaces, while the compact tire body combined with the JConcepts firm foam inserts allow for precise steering input and response for very consistent lap times. In new condition they excel on low traction surfaces as well as high “loamy” traction wet surfaces where no rubber has been taken into the racing surface. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a light blue groove has formed. Available in sticky soft Blue compound and include firm foam inserts.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Aftermarket parts maker Edit have released an alloy front brace for the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 4wd buggy. Made from hard-anodized 7075 aluminium, the brace offers security in the event of heavy impacts by strengthening the front of the car where the wishbones are mounted.
Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]
Pro-Line have released their latest buggy tire range as pre mounts. Tires to get the pre mount treatment are the World Champion Revolver, Revolver V3 and Bow-Tie V3. All are available pre glued to white or yellow dish wheels and come in M2 and M3 compounds.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Ryan Maifield has signed on with JConcepts to run their full range of products for the upcoming racing seasons. Although Ryan has been running JConcepts products for some time, they feel that this agreement strengthens their relationship:
Ryan gives us an amazing opportunity to win races at any level, and will enable racers worldwide to have further exposure to the product. We know that his abilities on track are well complimented by his off track attitude and willingness to assist others. JConcepts looks forward to working with Ryan today and in the future as we’re working towards a common winning goal.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
