T-Works have introduced these new diff cross pins for the Mugen MBX8 and the Kyosho MP9. Made from hard coated 7075-T6 Aluminium, the pins help reduce rotational mass, and come in a set of 6 to replace the pins in all 3 gear diffs.
Tekno RC have reintroduced their Trakton Drive. This system gives your electric vehicle a ‘nitro feel’ and improves consistency by reducing the instant acceleration of modern electric systems. Employing a special clutch shoe and spring design to engage the shoes in the clutch bell, it’s engaged at zero RPM and has no lag but still provides some ‘give’ on hard acceleration or impacts. It’s extremely helpful on loose or rough tracks as it will smooth the power delivery as the vehicle traverses through bumps. If you’re a nitro and electric racer, this system will make transitioning between the two vehicles easier as your electric vehicle will feel more like a nitro.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
MIP’s popular Puck 17.5 drive system is now also available for Yokomo YZ2 DTM2.0 buggy. Its been a long process to get everything just right with the S3 and S4 arms and the amount of tuning options in the Yokomo YZ2. The lightweight, aluminium-based system is a replacement for the standard steel items and includes a 2-piece aluminium outdrive cup and aluminium outdrive hub assembly, two pairs of Bi-metal bones (for S3 & S4), and the replaceable plastic orange wear Pucks™ that take the place of the inferior steel pins. This combination greatly increases the longevity of the drivetrain and most importantly decreases the drivetrain’s overall rotating mass by about 50 percent. The decrease in weight directly results in quicker acceleration, deceleration, and lower motor temps, making it ideal for 17.5T stock racing classes.
Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]
Another new Traxxas Stampede body shell from JConcepts is the 1993 Ford F-250. For the ninth generation, the body-shell of the 1993 F-Series was given another major upgrade and now a direct fit for the Traxxas Stampede. To further improve its aerodynamics, the forward bodywork was given a slightly lower hood line, and a rounding of the front fenders and grille. The “Blue Oval,” a trademark of all Ford pickups, makes a striking appearance centered in the grille. Stout fender flares are carved ever so carefully in to the panels while openings allow for a vast assortment of tires on the market. The F-250 single-cab look is strong and is a careful reminder of a time when passengers sat side-by-side during a typical outing. The body comes clear and includes an authentic decal sheet and easy to use window mask for the detailed hobbyist and it fits the original Stampede truck as well as the Skully, Craniac and Bigfoot kits.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Losi 22S ST 2WD brushless ready-to-run stadium truck. Based on the Team Losi Racing 22 platform, the all-new Losi 22S ST RTR has taken the performance and durability of the 22 and maximised it to become a Ready-to-Run performance stadium truck. A powerful Dynamite brushless system provides a great amount of speed and power that’s completely manageable with the aid of AVC Active Vehicle Control technology. The get-up-and-go of the 22S is easily handled by the race-inspired suspension of the championship-winning 22 race platform. With user-friendly design concepts, like a bottom loading battery compartment and a chassis designed to be extremely easy to wrench on, owners can spend more time racing and less time swapping batteries or wrenching on the truck. Additionally, if owners want to take their experience to the next level, they can upgrade the Losi 22S ST with various Team Losi Racing 22 platform option parts and accessories. The truck is available in a blue livery with black wheels or a red livery rocking white wheels and it comes including a Spektrum DX2E Active radio and Spektrum servo.
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Coming soon from Pro-Line is their new Raid 2.2”/3.0” 17mm hex wheel for vehicles such as the DB8, Senton 6S or short course trucks with 17mm wheel hex conversions. Inspired by popular full-size off-road wheels, the Raid wheel is extremely tough and has the bold style to match. The incorporated 17mm hexes are stronger and can handle more power than normal 12mm hexes. This makes the Raid wheel a must have if owners have installed a 17mm hex conversions and want to enhance overall wheel durability while maintaining a rugged style and attitude.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Pro-Line has introduced the new pre-cut Brute Bash Armor body shell for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck. Featuring Pro-Line’s all-new Bash Armor material the lid has been developed from the ground up to be the toughest body Pro-Line has ever produced. The all-new material is twice as thick as regular X-Maxx bodies and is ultra-flexible to prevent cracking and shattering. Unlike clear polycarbonate, the Bash Armor material is white and is not paintable, so Pro-Line includes detailed decal sheets that feature fender and window graphics to complete the look. The Brute is Pro-Line’s take on a modern truck and features a bold grill with eye-pleasing body lines sure to turn heads at your local bash spot. The Brute body has been designed to work with the stock X-Maxx body mount and cage system which is sold separately and is required for proper mounting.
Coming soon from Team Associated is the B6.1 Factory Lite 2WD buggy kit, a lightweight variant of the popular B6.1 specially aimed at stock racing classes. Shedding over 45 grams of weight from the original B6.1D, the Factory Lite was designed to excel in classes requiring Spec motors, allowing the racer to take full advantage of the performance offered by the reduced weight. The Factory Lite sheds 30 of the 45 grams in rotational mass alone. Parts used to achieve the weight savings include the MIP PucksT system, MIP Pucks 7075-T6 aluminium outdrives, MIP Pucks Bi-Metal lightweight R-CVD bones (67mm), Factory Team direct drive system, and a lightweight body. All other features here taken over from the B6.1 kit, meaning full parts compatibility. The Factory Lite kit is set for a release in late September.
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