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December 11, 2018

Xray X8 graphite centre diff mounting plate set

Xray have introduced a graphite-reinforced centre diff mounting plate set for the XB8 1/8th scale buggy. The specially formulated composite material offers increased strength and a lower weight while being extremely heat resistant, offering improved stability then running long mains or when the ambient temperatures are high. The sets includes a single bulkhead side, consisting of an upper and lower case, as well as a brake disc guide.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 11, 2018

SkyRC Toro TS150 Pro 1/8th speed controller

Coming soon from SkyRC is their new Toro TS150 Pro brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale vehicles. Designed for buggies, trucks and monster trucks but also usable for 1/8th on-road kits, the 150A-rated controller offers an aluminium heatsink case, a 6V high-power BEC system with up to 8A, as well as a multitude of software features that include adjustable timing as well as throttle and brake curve adjustment to name just a few. The controller is adjustable using SkyRC’s Progbox or WiFi module and it comes including a heavy duty fan unit that is meant to be a lot more durable compared to standard fans – even when running in demanding track conditions and on track with large jumps.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

December 11, 2018

Scorpion after run & air filter oils

Available from Toni Gruber’s Scorpion brand are competition-grade after run and air filter oils. Both were developed in cooperation with the Pepe Group with the after run oil ensuring maximised engine life as it keeps the engine internals in best possible shape when the engine is not in use for a longer time, for example over the winter season. The chemical neutralises corrosive residue, preventing harming rust build-up. As for the air filter oil, the sticky sauce prevents dust from entering the engine, ensuring prolonged engine life while ensuring best possible airflow at the same time. Both oils are available in 50ml bottles.

View the air filter oil here

December 11, 2018

HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo pack

HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo battery pack. Designed to fit any kit that requires NiCD or NiMH racing-pack-style batteries, such as many Tamiya and older Kyosho cars, buggies and trucks, the pack is also ideal to power nitro starter boxes. Housed in a hardcase for protection the oval diameter battery is built from quality 40C cells, making it ideal for stock and mild modified motors. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and either and T-type or Tamiya-style plug.

View the Tamiya plug battery here

December 11, 2018

Yeah Racing TRX-4 door & bonnet hinges

Yeah Racing have introduced their new silicone door and bonnet hinges for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. They are made of high-quality silicone material and are the perfect scale addition to the Defender or D90/D110 bodies. They come as 2-piece sets and can be fastened by either a screw or suitable adhesives.

View another image here

December 10, 2018

Ruddog 7.6V Graphene Plus LiHV battery packs

Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced their new Graphene Plus LiHV battery range. The high-performance packs are built using high-power 100C Graphene Plus technology cells for more power over the whole run and less fading towards the end, resulting in constant lap times. The batteries are available as 6000mAh or 8000mAh standard-size as well as 5500mAh shorty battery pack, and they make use of new semi-transparent hardcases with split stickers, ensuring the batteries look good for longer. Other features include 5mm bullet-type connectors for best possible power supply and they come in handy, reusable plastic boxes for convenient transportation and storage.

View the other battery packs here

December 10, 2018

HB Racing D817 & RGT8 anti-roll bar sets

HB Racing have introduced two new anti-roll bar sets for the D817V2 Buggy, D817T Truggy, RGT8 and RGT8-E cars. They give racers a finer range of stiffness to help tune the car to track conditions. The front sway-bar set has 2.3mm and 2.5mm bars, while the rear sway-bar set includes 2.5mm and 2.7mm bars, each labeled with a tag that shows the stiffness.

View the rear swaybar set here

December 10, 2018

Adam Drake wins at DDH and the Drake 2 race

Deans Discount Hobbies of New Port Richey, Florida held the DDH and the Drake 2 race this past weekend. In the Expert Nitro Buggy class it was Mugen’s Adam Drake with the TQ and Adam would also come out on top of the 15-minute A-main event, taking the win a lap ahead of Christian Bruck (Serpent) as Serpent’s Billy Easton rounded out the top 3 results.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]