November 10, 2021

Team Associated Rival MT8 monster truck

Team Associated have presented the latest release in their monster truck line-up. The Rival MT8 is a powerful, purposeful and built-to-last 1:8 scale monster truck capable of running on a single 6S or 4S LiPo battery. Its strength lies at the very core of this beast with its high-performance 2100kv high-torque Reedy brushless motor, 4mm aluminium main chassis with rigid aluminium centre chassis supports and a four-position adjustable wheelie bar. The truck features long-travel independent suspension that is managed by four 16mm big bore threaded aluminium bodied, fluid-filled, adjustable, coil-over shocks, giving the Rival MT8 the ability to roll over just about anything in its path. Giant aggressive monster truck tires provide maximum traction, letting it claw through the toughest terrain with ease. The 4wd consists of a fully sealed, all-metal geared drivetrain that transfers the power through durable CVA drive shafts to both ends of the truck.

View more images & details of the Rival MT8 here

November 9, 2021

SWorkz S12-2D 1/10 2wd EP offroad buggy

SWorkz have released the new Dirt Edition S12-2D 1/10 2wd EP buggy. The geometry of the car has been optimised for corner speed and ease of handling on dirt conditions and on medium to low grip carpet tracks. The S12-2D features a new dirt version gear box system, fitted on a new T7075 hard anodised and lightweight aluminium chassis, with a new layout that allows up to 6 different battery positions. The flex of the chassis can also be changed by adjusting the side guards. it also comes with a brand new design 1/10 Pro-Shock System that has a new emulsion precision plastic shock caps and shock pistons with seals. The kit includes 4mm carbon front shock towers and a newly designed front C-Hub geometry. SWorkz Teflon coated shock shafts gives smooth action and the black line shock springs with a new designed, rotation protected spring holder, are standard in the kit too. Also new are the angled lower arms that provide a lower Shock position which leads to a lower centre of gravity. A neat feature is the quick release system for the ball differential, which can be mounted in 3 different positions. The rear lower arms are also angled and the rear shock tower of the S12-2D has got different height positions.

View more images of the S12-2D here

November 9, 2021

PSM RC8B3.2 front and rear shock towers

From PSM for your Team Associated RC8B3.2 vehicle are new front and rear shock towers featuring an optimised geometry. On the front tower the upper shock holes have been moved +0.7mm up compared to the stock shock tower. In addition the upper shock holes have been spaced different for simplified setup options. The upper shock holes on the rear towers have been moved +1.0mm up and spaced differently, compared to the stock shock tower. In addition the upper link holes have been optimised for simplified setup options and the wing mount can be moved 7.0mm upwards.

View the rear tower here

November 5, 2021

Stafford & Brown on top at EssexCarpetClash Rd2

Round 2 of EssexCarpetClash4 took place last weekend. A fun track greeted the drivers in the morning and with the ‘slippery section’ proving to be quite challenging. In 4wd, Stephen Brown dominated qualifying topping the sheets in all four qualifiers. John Painter took the two spot ready for the finals, with David Orbell behind. 2wd saw a tussle between Ellis Stafford and Kyle Moon in each heat, with Stafford just edging the runs. Stephen Brown was also in the battle, placing good round scores to line up 3rd on the grid ahead of Christopher Delves Delves.

Continue reading the report here

November 5, 2021

Xray XB4’22 1/10th 4WD buggy – Coming soon

Having recently teased their XB2’22, Xray have today announced the upcoming release of their XB4’22 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The next step in the evolution of their XB4 series, we can expect full details on this 2022 update in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 4, 2021

Ultimate 2142 one-piece offroad exhaust

Ultimate Racing have presented their new EFRA 2142 super strong one-piece offroad exhaust system. The pipe has been welded to the manifold to improve performance providing a precise and linear throttle response in high RPM range with a great top end speed. This exhaust system is a great choice for your 1/8th off road engine and it’s specially recommended for the M3 and M5 lines of Ultimate engines. This exhaust system comes supplied with the pipe, 2 medium springs, 2 long spring and 2 manifold gaskets.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

November 3, 2021

Associated Pro4 SC10 General Tire RTR

Team Associated have introduced their new Pro4 SC10 General Tire is a Ready-To-Run RC electric truck. It comes as standard with a water-resistant, high-power Reedy brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, and a water-resistant, enclosed receiver box. The suspension includes fluid-filled, coil-over shock absorbers and four-wheel independent suspension. Three sealed fluid-filled differentials help balance power distribution to all four tires. The Pro4 SC10 proudly rolls and jumps on Fifteen52 Turbomac HD wheels wrapped in realistic off road General Tire GT Grabber all-terrain tires.The whole package is completed with a factory-finished short-course body with General Tire livery.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

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