Schumacher have introduced the new Aerox 1/10th offroad ride height gauge. Precision machined and black anodised for a cool look, this simple but effective ride height gauge is a must have for all 1/10th offroad racers. The gauge has simple steps in 0.5mm increments from 12 to 24mm to suit all track surfaces and applications and the numbers are easily viewed from the top or the side.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
For the XB2, XT2 and SCX, Xray have introduced this composite steering arm with steering mount hole as well as a composite steering plate as part of a fully adaptive steering system. This allows easy changes to the steering assembly that transform the geometry and alters the handling characteristics. For low traction conditions mount the steering link directly on the steering plate or in high traction conditions the steering link should be mounted on left steering arm. Made from strong premium-grade graphite material for incredible strength and long lifespan.
Serpent have introduced their all new SRX4 Gen3 4wd buggy. Developed alongside the company’s SRX2 Gen3, the new car shares over 50% of its parts with its 2wd counterpart meaning less spare parts need be carried by the racer. A belt driven car, it utilises a dual belt system which allows the motor to be mounted along the car’s centre line. The chassis is made from 7075-T6 aluminium, it’s narrower in design for better flex characteristics, while it also incorporates a new packaging concept for the front pivots and diff position, to give greater ground clearance. The steering system has also been updated to reduce maintenance time, increase drivability, reduce any unwanted bump steer, and create a smoother linear Ackerman curve.
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Saving weight, adding durability, and increasing adjustment options is high on the list of every racer. The one-piece aluminium front axles of Team Associated’s B6.2 are very light already, but can be bent by hard impacts and offer no track width adjustment options as seen on the buggies of the competition. Their truck counterparts are made of steel for added durability, but still have a fixed track width and off-set, and increase unsprung weight. RDRP’s titanium wheel axles come with 5mm aluminium clamping hexes for the B6 series and 8.5mm versions for their stadium and short course truck brothers. Both axle types accept the readily available Associated 1/10th scale wheel hexes for even more variety.
From Xray comes this ultra-lightweight version of the XB4 Gamma 4C Light body, especially designed for high traction conditions. The profile of the body improves stability in fast corners, chicanes and helps with rotation in tight corners. The high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic body for XB4C is designed by Xray to perfectly fit the car and work in most track conditions especially for higher grip tracks. More down force have was added to the middle to increase rotation in slow corners. Less down force in rear and front give more corners speed without diving too much. Made from high-quality premium Lexan material.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Yeah Racing have released this set of aluminium non adjustable links for your 133.7mm Axial SCX24 C10. Being non adjustable means your rig won’t go out of whack when you hit things and when assembling you know it will be right. Black anodised, the set includes 8 links as well as the complete set of pivot balls and o-rings.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
The JBRL Nitro Series just completed its 15th season. With an average of over 200 entries per event, it is easy to understand why the JBRL Nitro Series is one of the most popular racing series in the US. Visiting 5 tracks this year throughout California to test the skills of its competitors over a wide range of track conditions, this exciting series is fun for the novice and expert racer alike. Mugen driver Adam Drake was the big winner, taking home three championships in Expert Nitro Buggy, Expert Nitro Truck, and Electric Buggy with Ryan Cavalieri finishing second in all three classes followed by Anthony Westergaard in third. Also winning championships with Mugen Seiki was Daniel Vucinich in Sportsman Nitro Truck.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
Xray introduce this ultra-lightweight version of the XB4 Gamma 4D body, designed especially for low traction conditions. Lower weight reduces the roll of the car and improves corner speed, while the profile of the body improves the stability and increases downforce towards the rear of the car to help generate more traction for the car. The high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic body for XB4D is designed by Xray to perfectly fit the car and work especially in low traction conditions. Specially designed to maximise rear down force to increase traction the front was designed to give optimal steering. The sides of the body and cockpit are as flat as possible to allow air to flow around the body for improved side stability. On the top of roof are two integrated flow channels for proper airflow. Made from high-quality premium Lexan material.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
