T-Works have introduced a set of specially coated metal gear internals for the MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 differentials. Each set contains six gears as well as pins and shims and using the parts will reduce overall wear while offering a smoother diff action thanks to the gear’s slick surface coating. One set contains parts for one differential meaning it need three sets to equip a full kit.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Kyosho have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming new Inferno MP9-based 1/8th electric buggy kit. Currently in use at this week’s 2018 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout race in Cullman, Alabama, in the hands of Jared Tebo, the buggy is expected be fully unveiled next week. While sporting a new radical body shell design with a rear shark fin, the buggy is also expected to feature a totally new weight distribution. We bring you more details on the kit as they become available.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming from Yeah Racing is their new Wind Pressuriser, a cooling fan booster for 30mm speed controller fans. Machined from aluminium the part will greatly improve cooling efficiency as it not only maximised the air flow but also acts as an additional heatsink. The booster is made of black anodised aluminium and it is best used in applications that are less sensitive to a slightly higher centre of gravity such as 1/10th drift cars.
View the mounted Wind Pressurizer here
Coming from Pro-Line is their special edition Ambush MT 4×4 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck kit. It builds on the Pro-MT 4×4 truck and includes Pro-Line’s scale Ambush body on top of the proven 4WD truck platform. The vehicle comes as a pre-built roller and does not include electronics, paint or the tools required to operate or maintain the truck. The Ambush body includes Pro-Line’s Ridge-Line trail cage that adds realism not found before in the 2.8” Monster Truck class. The cage also accepts Pro-Line’s Overland scale roof rack, sold separately, for adding scale accessories like the optional 4” LED light bar. The Ambush body features a scale interior complete with seats and a separate dash along with a rear gas tank and trunk space for installing even more scale accessories.
Coming from Triton is their new L3 V2 .21 nitro buggy and truggy engine. The 3-port power plant was designed to offer exceptional bottom and top end power while the new lower centre of gravity ultra lightweight cooling head improves handling and cooling efficiency. Also part of the specification list is a new piston sleeve and crankcase design for more overall power. Other features include high quality Swiss-made bearings, an insulated base short needle carburettor, 7mm venturi and a machined front case for flywheel clearance.
Source: Triton [tritonrc.com]
Coming from RC-Project and made for HB Racing’s D817 V2 buggy are alloy shock ends made fro 7075-T6 Ergal material. The balls come in sets of four and they spirt a hard-coated surface, making them hard-wearing even in touch track conditions. In addition a teflon coating ensures a slick and smooth surface, further upping suspension performance. The shock end balls are usable on the D817 V2 and older spec kits.
Source: RC Project [rc-project.it]
Avid have released several products for the popular Mugen MBX8 buggy in the form of a couple of aluminium, titan and carbon fibre goodies. Available are aluminium shock standoffs in two and four-piece packs, +4.5mm offset rear alloy standoffs that provide more traction on low-bite tracks as well as a four-piece low-traction set that includes a pair of standard length standoffs for the front and +4.5mm standoffs for the rear. Also new are hard-anodised aluminium steering posts, hard-anodised front anti-twist arm inserts as well as titanium shock pins. Next up are 0.8mm, 1.0mm and 1.2mm carbon fibre arm inserts that are available separately for the front and rear A-arms and also as a complete set including a pair of each. Last but not least are bearing sets for both the MBX8 nitro and MBX8 Eco E-buggy kits.
Coming from Sunpadow are their new Graphene LiPo battery packs. The competition-grade packs are available in different specifications such as a 8400mAh 7.4V standard size pack that weighs in at 324g. Also new is the 8200mAh 3.7V 1S pack for modified 1/12th scale racing. The 18.5mm height pack weighs in at 162g. Also a 1S pack is the slightly lighter 6300mAh 18.5mm battery with a weight of 152g. Last but not last is the lightweight 3800mAh 2S 7.4V shorty with a height of 18.5mm an a weight of 160g. The low centre of gravity battery is ideal for 1/10th scale off-road buggies that are run on carpet or high-grip astro turf. All packs come in protective yet decorative boxes for easy and secure storage and transportation.
Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]
