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July 27, 2017

JConcepts Dirt Maze 1/10th buggy rear tyre

Coming from JConcepts is the Dirt Maze 1/10th buggy rear tyre in blue compound. The big brother to the Webs, the Dirt Maze tyre is designed specifically for the outdoor conditions where the track has been treated or left dry. Starting with thicker, connected webbing, the hot outdoor tyre provides a continuous edgy contact patch needed for driving outdoors and at high-speed. The center X section delivers the comfort with the forward bite and the slightly slotted portions allow some flexibility for stability over terrain. Resting inside the hefty X patterns, horizontal and vertical pins help minimise wear and add some surface area for longer qualifiers and main events. Moving toward the outside of the tyre, the alternating bar concept, used on V2 Bar Codes, support the side-load during heavy cornering at the end of straights and sweeping corners. Breaking up the alternating bars, an added horizontal bar blends deeply into the side-wall for balancing forward to side traction considerations. The 2.2″ tyre comes including Dirt Tech closed cell foam inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 27, 2017

Team Associated aluminium servo washers

Team Associated have introduced their new aluminium servo washers. Machined from high-quality alloy, coming black anodised and being designed for flathead screws the washers preserve the structural integrity of the servo ears while also making for a more secure servo mounting, preventing the servo from moving under load.

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July 27, 2017

ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD 1/12th scale crawler kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD scaler BTD build-to-drive kit. Using the same “pre-built critical parts” formula and manual guidelines as the successful ECX AMP MT BTD Kit, the ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD scaler comes with everything needed to get started, including the tools, parts, and electronics. It even comes with its differential, shocks, and wheels assembled. Perfect for the backyard, the park, desert or driveway, the kit version differs from the RTR version by the motor plate for larger 390 motors, equalling more power and torque, the kit includes longer axles and housings for less wheel scrub and better handling, an aluminium servo mount makes for more servo options, 4-point links improve articulation and stronger aluminium steering links up overall durability. Also included are outboard shocks that are moved to the outside of the chassis for better handling, articulation, realism and looks. The kit is rounded out by a transmitter, batteries and charger.

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July 27, 2017

Serpent SRX8-E 4mm lightweight aluminium chassis

Serpent have introduced a new 4mm lightweight aluminium chassis for the Cobra SRX8-E buggy. Machined from 7075-T6 alloy material and coming hard-anodised for wear, the chassis received some heavy machining, making it at 294g about 30 percent lighter than the stock chassis. A pocket under the rear differential area allows to use optional steel, aluminium or carbon fibre skid plates. The chassis will become available from early August.

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July 27, 2017

SWorkz S35-T nitro & electric truggy – Teaser images

European SWorkz distributors MW RC Cars have released two teaser images of their forthcoming S35-T series of nitro and electric truggies. The follow-up models of the S350T series trucks are meant to utilise many of the features seen on the current S35 buggies and more information and images should become available soon.

View a teaser of the S35-TE here

July 26, 2017

Jemison wins double oOple Off-road Open Series title

The recent oOple Off-road Open Series Championships saw Schumacher’s Ben Jemison taking the A-final wins in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes. The final round of the oOoos was held at Bury and the wins enabled Ben to wrap up the title in both classes.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 26, 2017

FX K301 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

FX have introduced the new K301 3.5cc engine, follow-up model to the K3. The power plant features a number of refinements such as a redesigned intake for lower fuel consumption, it comes with an updated crankcase and backplate as well as a ceramic main bearing and a diamond-coated crankshaft. In addition the production and assembly process was refined with the 3-port engine being build from selected and matched parts and an individual certificate coming with each engine includes information about all production details.

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July 26, 2017

Rickside Design O.S. engines low-profile cooling head

Coming from Rickside Design and made for a range of O.S. nitro engines is the Nitro Shock low-profile cooling head. The silver colour head sports Rickside Design graphics and it is usable on the O.S. Max-21 XZ-B Ver.2, the O.S. Speed XZ-B Spec 2 and Spec 3 as well the O.S. Speed B2101 and B2102 engines.

Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]