Coming from Xray is an optional medium hardness C-hub lower front arm for the XB8 buggy. The suspension arm offers a perfect balance between reliability and performance as it is rigid enough for a responsive feel, yet soft enough for extreme durability. Universal design arm can be used on both the left and right hand side of the buggy.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming for O.S. Engines’ 4-shoe off-road clutch system are two new composite clutch shoe sets. Originally equipped with alloy clutch shoes, the yellow standard and black hard composite sets allow to fine-tune the clutch’s performance by mixing and matching the clutch shoes to achieve the desired aggressiveness. The composite shoes are available separately including four yellow or four black shoes.
View the black clutch shoes here
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Arrma Outcast and Kraton 4×4 4S BLX ready-to-run trucks. Adding to Arrma’s already existing 3S and 6S BLX range, the new 4S LiPo compatible kits offer a more compact size than the 6S machinery, however they allow for speeds of up to 80km/h thanks to the BLX120 speed controller and 2400kV sensorless brushless motor. Building on the popular 3S trucks the 4S variant feature an increased track width and a new centre brace for added durability. Moulded 16mm big bore shock absorbers help keeping the 17mm hex 3.8” wheels on the ground in rough track conditions while the power system allows for all sorts of stunts on the tab. The wings and bumpers follow the look of the 6S BLX models, with new wings and body mounts. The ready-to-run package comes complete with a Spektrum STX2 2.4GHz radio with SRX200 waterproof receiver and an Arrma ADS-15M metal gear servo. Not included in the package are the needs power packs, charger and AA transmitter batteries. The 4S BLX range is available as Outcast vintage stunt or Kraton modern design monster truck.
View a list of the features and more images here
Speedzone have introduced their new oval diameter 7.4V 4000mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Ideal for a range of applications including ready-to-run vehicles, certain Tamiya kits or starter boxes, the hardcase “racing pack”-style battery is made of high-quality 50C LiPo cells and it offers a high capacity for long operation times. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer power and a T-type power plug.
Source: Speedzone USA [speedzoneusa.com]
Pro-Line have announced the soon release of their new line of 2.8” monster truck tyres mounted on the Raid black 6×30 removable hex wheel. Available are the Badlands, Sand Paw, Masher and Prime treads, ensuring a solution for nearly every surface and track condition. The removable 12mm hex section allows to access different tracks width and it is even change for a 17mm unit. The wheels fit vehicles such as the Traxxas Stampede and Rustler as well as a range of other monster trucks. New to the range are also 14mm alloy hex adapters for vehicles such as the Arrma Granite 3S 4×4 and the Senton 3S 4×4.
View the other new pre-mounts here here
Coming from Team Associated and made for their 12mm 1/10th off-road shocks are new Factory Team thin shock pistons. These thinner shock pistons give less “pack” inside the 12mm shock. Ideal for tuning in all kinds of track conditions, they are particularly helpful on carpet to help improve jump landings. Hole size is machined into each piston for easy identification and they are available in 2×1.6 and 2×1.7 specification. The pistons fit kits such as the RC10B74, B6.1, B6.1D, T6.1, SC6.1, B64, and B64D.
Pro-Line have introduced their new Badlands MX tyre for 1/8th scale bashing buggies. The Badlands tyre is known for having a sweet motocross-inspired tread and the all-new Badlands MX tyres kick that up a notch with a bigger and bolder knobby tread that matches modern MX tyre design. The Badlands MX is a true all-terrain tyre that will find traction on any surface but is best suited for loose and loamy dirt, mud or grass. The tyre fits most 1/8th scale buggy rims and it comes in M2 medium compound.
Coming from JConcepts is their new Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the Team Associated T6.1 stadium and SC6.1 short course truck. Designed specifically for style, durability and performance, the base of the shafts design is centered around a .143” titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts the standard AE ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the center. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.
