AKA have announced the release of two new long wear compounds, especially designed for today’s demanding high-grip, high-speed, and abrasive tracks. The new compounds are available in a familiar “Soft” and “Medium” hardness and yield up to 50 percent longer tread life than standard compounds. They are available in most 1/8th buggy tread patterns.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Hobbico have introduced the new TrakPower Century line of high-performance Century LiPo battery packs. Made using the latest generation of high-density cells with improved durability for reduced “swelling” tendencies even in high amp and high temperature conditions the packs offer high discharge rated due to their 100C rating. To allow for the best possible weight-to-power ratio the available capacities are carefully selected with Modified and Stock racers in mind. The range includes a 3.7V 1S pack, several 7.4V 2S and 14.8V 4S packs with bullet-type or Star plug connectors. In addition to the eleven Century packs, TrakPower has also added five 50C packs to its lineup.
Source: TrakPower [trakpowerusa.com]
Castle Creations have announced their new Mamba Monster X brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale buggies and trucks, 1/10th scale monster trucks and generally all vehicles of up to 6.8kg of weight. The 2S to 6S controller is usable with sensored and sensorless motors and it features an adjustable high-voltage BEC system capable of delivering 5.5V to 8.0V output and an additional auxiliary wire that allows to adjust parameters such as torque control and maximum throttle using the auxiliary channel on compatible transmitters. Data logging and Futaba T4PX-compatible telemetry features round out the package. The waterproof ESC with a footprint of 53x49mm weighs in at 111g and it will become available separately or as combo package including the Castle Creations 1515 2200kv or 1512 2650kv brushless motor.
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Samix have two new titanium link sets for the Axial SCX10 truck available. Coming as 8-piece and 10-piece long wheelbase high-clearance lower link sets and also as a 2-piece steering link package, with the latter being also included in the 10-piece set, all parts are machined from high-quality titanium material, they feature holes for easy assembly and etched Samix logos. The links are designed for the use with #5347 Traxxas rod ends for extra stability and precision and they not only improve ground clearance but also looks and durability.
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New from Picco is a high-quality after run oil for nitro engines. The oils is made to prevent corrosion and other harm that can occur when storing engines without proper internal protection. Simply apply a couple of drops into the carburettor once you are done with the day and turn the crankshaft a couple of times to let the fluid spread within the crankcase and the carburettor.
Source: Picco [teampicco.com]
Virtual RC have released another video comparing their latest virtual track, the 2015 Silver Dollar Raceway, and the real Silver Dollar Raceway, home of the 2015 ROAR Fuel Offroad Nationals. The comparison video shows Ryan Lutz driving his Tekno NB48.3 buggy “against” 2014 VRC Short Course Truck World Champion Chris Sturdy from Australia, driving the Intercept NX8-R buggy.
Tamiya have introduced the latest incarnation of the DB01 1/10th scale 4WD buggy in the form of the DB01RRR. The bolstered-up version of the RR is a limited edition item with the belt-driven buggy featuring a new 12 degree aluminium front caster block, 3 degree rear aluminium suspension mounts and an aluminium heatsink for the motor that also helps with dust and dirt protection. All included aluminium parts come in anodised black colour and the kit is rounded out by fluorescent yellow 12mm hex wheels. The kit will become available in August.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
VBC Racing have released first images and information on the forthcoming FireboltRM 2WD rear motor off-road buggy. Based off of the mid motor FireboltDM buggy the rear motor variant sports several performance enhancing improvements that also help with easier maintenance. Building on a lightweight 7075 aluminium chassis the buggy features 12mm big bore shock absorbers, a flex adjustment graphite upper deck, full carbon fibre front and rear shock towers as well as improved V2 composite parts. The transmission is a 3-gear affair, also made up from V2 composite parts and gears. The buggy accepts a range of battery configurations including stick, inline and transversal shorty as well as saddle packs, and the kit is rounded out by a high-torque ball differential, a low-profile bodyshell and a high-downforce wing. The kit will become availably by mid-July.
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