For a limited time only, Team Associated is offering their RC8 Factory Team kit including the eConversion kit and Factory Team 16mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks, making for the ultimate electric-powered 1:8 scale buggy. Normally you would have to buy the gas buggy and eConversion separately, which would see you left with parts you don’t need, like the fuel tank and clutch. With this kit, that’s not the case.
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Edit RC have released this Lightweight WCE slipper set designed to improve the performance of your Hot Bodies D4 or D4 WCE. Made from a combination of light and tough 7075 aluminium alloy as well as superlight high-grade titanium, this slipper set will not only improve performance but will last the lifetime of your car.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
Duratrax have released this handy e-clip tool, making the task of installing and removing e-clips quick and easy. The ‘Ultimate E-Clip Tool’ is made of durable steel and features a new space-saving folding design. It can be used with 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 mm size e-clips.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
JConcepts have released their new Illuzion Hi Flow 2.0 body for the Losi 8ight 2.0 buggy. Special consideration has been made for the Hi-Flow 2.0 body in regards to the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage, and thanks to JConcepts, the Illuzion body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Kyosho America are reporting on the CRCRC race in Columbus, Ohio in which their team driver Jared Tebo, in his first race with the Lazer ZX5 FS, TQ’ed and won the 4WD modified title. In his debut with the Ultima RB5 and prototype Ultima RB5T, Tebo also qualified and finished second in both classes, a notable achievement given that this was the first time he’d never driven any of these vehicles in competition. Dan Griffin won the 2WD stock class driving an Ultima RB5 buggy.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Futaba have released the S9157, a servo which packs 425 oz/in of torque and a speed of .14 seconds for full travel. Featuring metal gears, ball bearings and a coreless motor in an aluminium center case, it is ideal to be used as a steering servo in monster truck as well as 1/8 scale buggies and crawlers. Also new from Futaba is a metal transmitter carrying case for their 4PK pistol grip radio. The rugged brushed aluminum exterior, and custom-fit foam padded interior, safeguard the your transmitter from damage, dirt and track-side debris. An extra cutout provides room for storing radio accessories and for security the case features two lockable latches.
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New from Atomic RC for the Xray T2’008, is this LiPo battery protection box. Essentially a walled plastic holder for your LiPo battery, it comes with mounts that when fitted to the chassis allow the box to pivot in and out of position, enabling the user to more easily remove the battery. The set is also supplied with lead weights to help you balance up your car and bring it up to minimum weight.
Source: Atomic RC [rcatomic.com]
We showed you the first photos of the new X-6 Squared last week and today X-Factory has sent us this photo outlining some more details of the new car. The main new feature is that the car sports a new one-piece chassis, eliminating the nose piece that removes a step in assembly, two threaded inserts and four bolts, to save weight. The car has been designed to accept LiPo first and cells second, using the new carbon fiber battery hold-down and the car also uses the AE servo mounting system, with two screws up from the bottom, which eliminates a large plastic part and two more screws. Two antenna positions allow the receiver to be mounted on either side of the car while new molded graphite rear wishbones can be used on either side of the car. Finally a new carbon fibre rear shock tower allows a better fit for the wing, gives .050″ more suspension up-travel yet retains same geometry as the original X-6. Company president Chazz said:
We’re still on track to ship X-6 Squared Kits to our Dealer Family all over the world late next week or the first week of February. Customers will be able to purchase the Squared first from their local hobby shop.
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]
