Xray have announced the soon release of their all-new XT4 off-road platform. Expected to be a XB4-based 1/10th 4WD truggy kit, the XT4 will add to the growing class of buggy-based 4WD truck kit and conversions that are becoming increasingly popular especially in the USA. More information is expected to surface shortly.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced new aluminium and brass option parts for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. First up is a red coated aluminium diff axle cover that adds stability and a touch of colour. The alloy part is a direct replacement and it comes including mounting hardware.
JConcepts have introduced their new Ellipse 1/10th buggy tyre in Blue, Aqua and R2 compound. Named after the center bar built into the tread, the tyre is a compliment to successful tyres such as the Dirt Webs and Space Bars. The “Web” style tyre was built to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces which require a finely detailed connected bar pattern. The centre section of the tyre is a home run utilising a diamond “home plate” footprint to provide massive forward bite and increased longevity. The web of extensions are unique and have a directional touch giving the racer the ultimate tune-ability. The compound of choice for most indoor events, the exclusive gold compound, has shown to produce consistent results for racers week after week. Now, the Ellipse is also available in the groove condition favorites, blue, Aqua and R2 compound. Included in each package, the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts known for their durable nature and gray color complete the race tuned package.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Xray have introduced new stainless steel chassis weights for the XB2 series of 2WD buggies. Compact and easy to install the range includes a 17g front “under servo”, 17g front-middle “under electronics” and a 7g middle “under battery” weight all of which help to up the overall weight for improved rough track handling while giving the opportunity to fine-tune the overall weight balance of the buggy. The weights come precision machined from high-quality stainles steel, they are marked for easy identification and are available separately.
Coming from DMS Partz is a 45 gram brass centre chassis stiffener brace for the Corally SBX-410 buggy. The weight replaces the stock plastic kit rear chassis stiffener brace and adds weight to the rear of the buggy, giving a better ride on bumpy or rutted tracks. The weight also helps to keep weight centralised on the chassis in between the LiPo battery and motor.
Coming from Performa Racing and made in cooperation with Fast Race are new upper shock caps for the HB Racing D819 buggy. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised the shock caps include special bladders that ensure a more consistent handling, they add landing stability and also optimise acceleration out of corners. The caps and bladders come in sets of two caps and two bladders.
Source: Performa Racing [performaracing.com]
Tamiya have released a first image of their forthcoming Lunch Box Mini monster truck. Designed with entry-level modellers in mind, the body comes pre-cut and pre-painted with the truck using 1/10th scale tyres for a monstrous appearance. Full details will become available during the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Coming from RC-Project and made for the SWorkz S35-3 series vehicles are the Valente Edition 7075-T6 Ergal lower shock pins. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a hard surface finish for wear, the lower shock mounting pins reduce unsprung weight while offering exceptional durability at the same time. The pins are directional, coming with left and right hand threads to prevent them from becoming loose during operation. The pins can be fixed using a 2.5mm hex or 5.5mm socket wrench and they are available now.
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
