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May 22, 2020

Xray XT4 2021 4WD stadium truck kit

Xray have introduced the 2021 variant of their XT4 1/10th scale 4WD stadium truck. The latest incarnation of the XB4-based vehicle feature a new, longer main chassis for improved stability while new narrow front and rear suspension mounts make for an updated suspension geometry that provides increased overall traction. To accommodate the new suspension hangers, the front and rear gearboxes have been narrowed to ensure proper clearances. The drivetrain sees the addition of new front, centre and rear diffs that offer an increased oil volume for better consistency in long mains and all-new differential crown and pinion gears, CNC-machined from Hudy spring steel, ensure improved lifespan and reduced noise. Also part of the drivetrain package are new centre driveshafts with 2.5mm drive pins for increased efficiency while new, longer front and rear driveshafts round out the 2021 drivetrain package. Other features include an updated aluminium motor mount for easier pinion gear access, reinforced servo saver ports improve steering precision and a revised rear shock tower allows the attachment from both sides of the gearbox. The kit will hit stores very soon.

View a list of the key features and more images here

May 22, 2020

PHUB Hybrid Grip asphalt traction compound

PHUB have introduced their forthcoming all-new Hybrid Grip traction compound for asphalt tracks. The tyre sauce is a blend between thin and light additives and more rich and oily compounds with the combination providing optimised steering and traction on basically all asphalt tracks and especially in higher temperature ranges.

Source: PHUB [phub-rc.com]

May 22, 2020

Leadfinger Racing TLR 22 5.0 body – Coming soon

Another coming soon from Leadfinger Racing is a body shell for the TLR 22 5.0 2WD buggy. It will feature a somewhat radical design with a roof air intake for improved motor cooling as well as a shark fin roof detail and a swooping rear section for optimised airflow towards the rear wing. Full details will become available in time of the release that isn’t too far off the horizon.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

May 22, 2020

Xceed V2 17mm wheel nut wrench

Xceed have introduced their new V2 17mm wheel nut wrench for 1/8th scale buggies, trucks and GT cars. Constructed from aluminium and coming in a grey and green surface finish, the lightweight wrench allows for easy tightening and undoing of 17mm wheel nuts, even of heavily jammed serrated wheel nuts. Laser-etched logos round out the visual appearance.

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May 22, 2020

MST 2020 FMX 2.0 LCG RWD drift car chassis kit

Coming soon from MST is their 2020 FMX 2.0 LCG rear-wheel drive drift car kit. The 2020 edition features a redesigned aluminium motor mount that places the motor 5mm lower for improved stability and better car control while the newly designed upper deck is now separated from the motor mount for increased torsional flex and a more dynamic and streamlined look. The 2020 kit will hit stores soon.

Source: MST [rc-mst.com]

May 22, 2020

Xtra Speed TT02B aluminium shock sets

Made for Tamiya’s TT02B entry-level buggy are Xtra Speed’s new aluminium front and rear shock sets. They consist of 70mm front and 95mm rear shocks that feature threaded aluminium shock bodies, aluminium upper and lower shock caps as well as aluminium spring pre-load nuts and lower spring perches. While adding visual impact and durability. the shocks will also improve overall suspension efficiency compared to the standard plastic dampers. The shocks come as separate front and rear sets and also include suitable springs.

View the rear shock set here

May 22, 2020

Smokem Racing XQ10 MYD carbon fibre top deck

The latest vehicle to receive Smokem Racing’s MYD top deck treatment is the Xpress XQ10 mid-motor touring car. The MYD top deck design was meticulously developed with numerous designs and prototypes evaluated over a range of conditions by the Smokem team over a 4-month period. The designers settled on a design that features a narrow 9mm front section which we found to deliver balanced flex characteristics despite the asymmetric design. The result is improved traction, increased in-corner steering and corner speed. The MYD design ensures the top deck will never make contact with the motor or the spur gear as the chassis flexes. It also have plenty of clearance for large-pinioned spec class gearing. The 2mm carbon fibre MYD top deck can also be easily removed, making spur gear and belt changes a breeze. A distinctive feature of the MYD top decks is the large tuning hole that utilises a bearing to be fastened through to the top deck post. Using the Smokem MYD tuning kit, racers can tune the amount of “float” the top deck has to deliver different flex characteristics to best suit their needs.

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May 22, 2020

Team Zombie 30mm Hollow Evolution cooling system

Coming from Team Zombie is their new 30mm Hollow Evolution cooling system for electric touring cars. Building on the success of the 40mm system, the new 30mm variant weighs in at 13g+ and complies with ROAR regulations. Its static wind pressure reaches 10g+ to provide more cooling which will lower the motor’s operation temperatures, ensuring less power fading towards the end of a run. The motor cooler is constructed from high-quality materials and it fits most 1/10th scale competition touring cars.

Source: Team Zombie [team-zombie.com]