Serpent UK have announced the release of an aluminium steering lever set for the SDX4 and SDX4 Evo kits. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the parts will replace the standard composite servo saver lever and composite steering lever for a rigid assembly that is also less prone to flex when running in high-grip track conditions. The parts are a direct fit.
Source: Serpent [serpentuk.com]
Mugen have introduced two new option parts for the MBX8 line of buggies in the form of the -3 front upright Ackermann plates and the +15mm rear wing mount. Starting with the Ackermann plates, the items move the steering rod ball stud location 3mm towards the outside compared to the kit standard arms, which results in improved initial steering response and improved stability coming out of corners. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre.
Pro-Line have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming series of licensed Hoosier dirt oval racing tyres. Available are three new treads for Dirt Oval SC Mod and Dirt Oval Sprint Car racing all of which feature a scaled-down original tread design for looks and great performance. The tyres are understood to hit stores soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Pilot RC Products have announced their newest product in the form of the carbon fibre ball stud washer set. It features 3mm inner diameter and 7.8mm outer diameter fully carbon fibre washers that come 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm thicknesses. The set includes ten each, and they are an essential upgrade over their plastic and aluminium counterparts because they won’t tweak or flatten under pressure while remaining the lightest possible mass for the application, not to mention the exposed carbon finish for that true factory look. The washers are perfect for precise adjustment of the height of ball studs when adjusting roll centres, wheelbase, shimming suspension components and much more. The washers are usable for 4-40 and M3 ball studs and the set is available now.
Source: Pilot RC Products [pilotrcproducts.com]
Coming for Kyosho’s new Lazer ZX7 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a lightweight body shell. Moulded to match the kit’s standard body the 0.6mm thin variant is a lot lighter for a lower overall weight and a lower overall centre of gravity. Using the body comes in handy in stock racing classes and when running in high-bite track conditions where the lower CG can lead to faster and more consistent cornering. Included with the body come pre-cut window masks.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
The 8th and final round of the JBRL Nitro Series was held at Hot Rod Hobbies in Santa Clarita, California this past weekend. In the Expert Buggy class it was Mugen’s Adam Drake with the TQ and win from Team Associated’s Jake Mayo and HB Racing pilot Anthony Westergaard. With the win Drake also cemented the overall title from Westergaard on the runner-up spot. Tekno RC’s Carlos Arredondo would come in 3rd overall.
Xray have introduced a graphite composite steering plate for the XB4 4WD buggy. Moulded from a specially formulated, graphite-infused composite material the part offers increased strength and a lower weight which will result in improved steering precision.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Round 4 of the PDX Underground series as held at PDX Underground in Portland, Oregon this past weekend. In 2WD Modified Buggy it was the Yokomo trio of Brad Borneill, Brian Stromberg, and Kevin Focht that finished on the top 3 spots. In 13.5T 4WD Buggy Mike Nguyen and Jeff Snavely finished 1st and 2nd while in 17.5T Pro Stock Buggy it was Jeff Snavely and Mike Nguyen with the top 2 spots.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
