Muchmore have introduced their new 6000mAh 7.6V Impact LCG HV FD3 hardcase LiHV battery. The power source is built from high-quality 120C high voltage cells and it offers a capacity of 6000mAh, making it usable for modified and stock applications alike. The standard-size battery is of a reduced 22.3mm height for an overall lower centre of gravity and it weighs in at a lightweight 283g.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Round 4 of the German 1/10th Off-road central division regionals was held on a permanent astroturf track in Hütschenhausen recently. Xray’s Tim Kunz took the double TQ and win in the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes, leaving behind Team C’s Marcus Lübke and Andre Welker in 2WD while Marcus Lübke (Team C) and Florian Welsch (Xray) rounded out the top 3 result in the 4WD class.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following a couple of teaser images TLR have officially announced the forthcoming release of their brand new and completely redefined 1/8th off-road racing platform. The buggy utilises a new, wider chassis layout to aid in stability and to give the buggy a more neutral feel. New chassis guard have an improved fit on the chassis and a large footprint engine mount reduces flex underneath the engine to eliminate chassis fatigue on high traction race surfaces. Optimised chassis balance with the weight has been moved forward in the chassis provides a better driving balance to the vehicle while the updated radio tray now puts the throttle servo near the engine to eliminate additional linkage. The updated radio tray will ensure the throttle servo is rigidly mounted to avoid any flex by floating the servo off of the centre differential.
Infinity is introducing a range of high performance silicone diff oils. Using carefully selected silicone oil, the viscosity of the range is professionally controlled during production. This ensures accuracy that gives racers a reliable source of consistency when selecting the correct oil for their desired set-up. Such high quality oil also provides more stable traction during race conditions. Available in convenient 60cc bottles, the range of nine different viscosities covers popular options between 4,000 and 20,000.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Over the past four months Thornhill Racing Circuit held their 6-race 2018 Thornhill Jr Spring Series. Xray’s Ethan Lefebvre won four of the six rounds for the overall, eventually securing the title already after round 4 that he would finish on the 2nd place. Xray teammates, Chris Allison and Lance Myhre would end the series on the P2 and P3 overall for an Xray podium sweep.
View the championship top 10 results here
During this week’s ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals in Lake City, Florida, JConcepts have snapped a first couple of images of TLR’s forthcoming 8ight X 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The new kit was first seen during the recent Horizon RC Fest in Monticello, Illinois in the hands of TLR factory driver Dakotah Phend with the example in the new set of images belonging to veteran racer JR Mitch. The buggy is expected to become officially announced later this week and we bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.
Coming from Traxxas and s perfect companion for the recently introduced long arm lift kit are the functional 2.2″ beadlock Method Race Wheels. They add more valuable ground clearance to the lifted TRX-4 and make for a rugged off-road appearance. They help to make a visual statement with two wheel options, in black chrome or charcoal grey colour, and six different coloured aluminium beadlock rings. The rims are available as 2-piece wheel-only packs and also as pre-mounts with Canyon trail tyres mounted on black chrome rims. As for the aluminium beadlock rings, they come as 4-piece sets including mounting screws and in the six colours of satin, orange, green, red, black and blue.
FX Engines have released their new K501R engine and EFRA 2131 exhaust combo package. The set contains the 5-port K501R power plant, the short-medium #659706 off-road manifold as well as an EFRA 2131 pipe and suitable mounting hardware such as silicone gaskets and mounting springs.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
