Mugen have announced the soon release of their limited edition MBX8 Expert Build 1/8th nitro buggy kit. The rollers come factory assembled to very high standards meaning owners just need to add their own radio gear, engine and exhaust.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]
Kyosho have released first information and images of their forthcoming Ultima RB7 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. The buggy builds on a newly developed 7075 aluminium chassis that is 4mm shorter than the previous RB6 main plate for improved cornering and optimised flex characteristics. Also new is the front suspension with gullwing-type front arms for more accurate damping while improved front knuckles and hubs with updated Ackermann locations and reinforcements ensure a proper front end geometry and better durability. Multi-configuration arms with bushings for long and short settings can be found on the rear as can be alloy rear suspension mounts. Other features include a lowered carbon-reinforced front shock stay, a new wing mount, an updated centre mount as well as shorter spring cups for high-grip surfaces that require the running of very low ride heights while plastic shock caps help to settle the buggy on bumpy surfaces. Last but not least are ring-captured universal swing shafts, and a newly-designed body shell and wing.
Hobbywing have announced the soon release of their new XeRun Justock 3650 SD G2.1 electric brushless stock motors. The new generation utilises an updated can that is made of high-quality aluminium for a lower weight with two X-shaped openings further reducing weight while ensuring good heat dissipation. The built-in sensor and fixed timing endbell along with the balanced high-precision rotor ensure smooth and linear power supply and pre-shaped heavy-duty solder tabs make wiring easy and reliable. The motor is build to meet EFRA and ROAR rules and it is available in all popular stock windings from 10.5T up to 25.5T.
Exotek have introduced their new aluminium +5mm wing mount for the Tekno EB410 buggy. Extra durable but machined to weigh in at a lightweight 15.8g, the +5mm wing mounts raise the wing 5mm higher for better tyre clearance and improved downforce. They were designed for the use with carbon fibre shock towers which uses the stock wing spacer and hardware to mount the wing but they can be mounted also on the stock plastic shock tower if four optional 2mm tall spacers are used on the shock tower screws.
SWorkz have introduced their new 13T Tornado high-performance lightened clutch bell. The clutch bell is made of high-quality steel and it features a hard-coated surface for wear while the five machined openings lower the overall weight, all while offering a venting feature for less clutch fading in high ambient temperatures or when running in hour-long mains.
Made for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are Samix’s new 6mm offset brass wheel hex adapters. The parts are made of high-quality brass material and sport a black surface coating for wear and looks. The items are a direct fit and add a total of 19g to one of the lowest areas of the chassis for improved traction and climb performance.
Coming soon from CS Electronic is their new Rocket V5 brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale classes. The 160A-rated ESC utilises an all-aluminium case with built-in on/off switch and it features a greatly improved firmware that allows to use a new yet unexplained Race Mode, as well as adjustable dead band, HV BEC voltage, current limiter, power curve, throttle frequency, RPM limiter, brake frequency, boost start point and boost timing features. The controller is adjustable using an optional programming box or PC interface and it comes pre-soldered including black power wires, a high-performance capacitor and a high-airflow fan.
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Yeah Racing have introduced their new aluminium portal axle covers for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The items are machined from high quality material and they come black anodised and with machined outer edges for looks. The covers are a direct replacement for the standard composite parts and they hardly add any weight while making for greatly improved precision and durability of the drivetrain. The covers come in sets of two and they are usable on both the front and rear end of the truck.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
