Coming from SMJ are handy fuel tube clamps for 1/8th and 1/10th nitro kits. The metal clamps prevent the fuel tubes and exhaust pressure lines from getting loose during a run, ensuring higher reliability and less chances of getting into trouble during refuelling or a crash. The clamps fit most fuel tubes, they are usable for on-road and off-road vehicles and come in sets of three.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Axial SCX10 II UMG10 6×6 Rock Crawler RTR that delivers realistic performance with an authentic military feel. It features the unrelenting SCX10 II chassis for exciting fun on trails, dirt, gravel, and similar surfaces. For extreme off-roading with more “Get me out of here!” grip, six wheels are better than four. Built around the proven SCX10 II chassis, the UMG10 6X6 delivers exceptional crawler performance in a convenient, ready-to-run package — only a battery and charger are required. The military-style body captures the look of full-size 6X6 trucks, with scale features that include 1.9 military-spec wheels and tires, a working spare, and built-in mounting positions for front and rear LED lights. Waterproof electronics keep the action alive over snow, mud, and more. With its durable SCX10 II metal-geared transmission, rugged AR44 axles, full ball bearings, and more, the 6X6 truck lets even first-time RC drivers keep on going when the going gets tough. For realism that continues when the sun goes down, the truck can be outfitted with lights — a total of eight mounting locations are built-in for easy LED installation. Four LED lights are included – two white LED lights are mounted in the front bumper, and two red LED tail lights are mounted in the rear of the bed. The realistic moulded plastic grille features details such as a radiator, an embossed Axial logo, two clear marker lenses, and two headlight lenses. Additional scale details can be found throughout the body for an authentic military look.
The 2019 EFRA 1/10th Electric Off-road European Championships are taking place in Pinerolo, Italy this week. The event, held at the AgriModel Pista Off Road Jonny RC club, kicked off with the 2WD portion that attracted 75 entries. In qualifying round 1 and in heat 7 of 8 Neil Cragg would do the first 11 lap run in qualifying with the top seeded heat still to come. With a number of drivers having mistakes early on it would be Davide Ongaro who would come through to take control of the heat and be the second driver to set an 11 lap run with the quickest time in the round, Neil Cragg would be 2nd and Martin Bayer 3rd.
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Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 buggy is a wide rear suspension conversion kit. The kit is already used by the SWorkz factory drivers with great success as it allows to generate more corner speed in certain track conditions. The set includes a new hard-coated 7075 aluminium main chassis, a lower, wider rear shock tower, new rear suspension arm mounts as well as new design rear hubs that can be used on the left and right hand side of the buggy.
Avid’s new Triad HD wing buttons are designed with strength in mind for those long and gruelling 1/8th scale mains. They are 2.5mm thick, they sport a 16mm outer diameter and several highlight cuts make for a low weight yet high rigidity. The Avid “A” laser-etched into the anodised alloy help to make the wing buttons stand out and they are available in a range of colours including black, blue, black/blue and black/gold.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the recently introduced RB7SS stock spec buggy are several drivetrain optionals. First up is a 65.5mm steel driveshaft set that replaces the standard alloy items when planning to run modified motors. The parts offer increased durability and they come including wheel axles and couplers.
Coyote Hobbies Raceway of Victorville, California played host to round 5 of the JBRL Electric Off-road Series last Saturday. The 2WD Open Buggy class saw TLR’s Sammy Moran walking away with the silverware from Tenko RC’s Carlos Arredondo, campaigning a Team Associated buggy, while TLR’s Jeff Guest completed the top 3 results.
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Bezerk RC are busy adding more carbon fibre optionals to their line-up with the latest being a battery hook system for the popular Xray XB2 buggy. Made from glossy 2.5mm carbon fiber, the hooks offer secure fore and aft adjustment of the LiPo shorty battery pack. Unlike slotted systems that can slide forward in a crash, these stay secure with a range of different positions including flipping them over to get the full range of adjustment. An O-ring holds the pack secure enough to keep it in place but also flexible enough to allow for the chassis to flex underneath. The O-ring hooks are centrally located to the battery hooks, so the O-ring is always centrally located to the battery pack.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
