Serpent announce the forthcoming release of an updated Cobra B kit in the form of the 2.1. The new version of the 1/8th nitro buggy will hit the stores very soon with the first kits shipping April 4th, but Serpent is still silent about the new features and specifications. Expect all details to surface very soon.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Coming as specific Mugen, Kyosho and Losi/TLR variant are these new air filter foams from Maxima. They are made from a specially developed foam to maximise airflow while offering exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. Included with each set comes a 30ml bottle of air filter oil.
Source: Chiratech Europe [chiratech-europe.com]
Available soon from nVision are four new high-performance LiPo hardcase battery packs. Coming as 7.4V 7200mAh standard type, 4500mAh shorty, 5800mAh saddle and 3.7V 7200mAh 1/12th scale pack, the rechargeable power sources are made using the latest 100C cells making them ideal for all power-hungry applications. All packs feature 4mm connector tubes while the standard-size 2S packs comes with dual tubes for a lower resistance and improved power load when needed.
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Yeah Racing now have this aluminium rear axle lock-out set for the Axial SCX10 truck available. Machined from aluminium and coming blue anodised the parts come as pair and not only offer increased strength and durability but also extra ground clearance to prevent hang-ups on the rear axle.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
X Factory UK introduce the X-6S shaft driven 2WD mid motor buggy, a special edition aimed towards the use on astro turf and carpet tracks. The X-6S is based on the popular X-Factory X-6 Cubed front end but utilises the rear suspension and drivetrain from the B44.2 platform. Featuring a lightweight CarbonFlex chassis for both rigid construction and strength whilst retaining the all important controlled flex for consistent bump handling. A carbon fibre multi-layer front top deck system is combined with a new carbon fibre rear top deck designed to optimise flex and to provide easy access for slipper adjustment. The vehicle makes use of the popular shorty LiPo battery packs for improved weight balance while two servo mounting positions and rear mounting locations for added ballast enable easy weight distribution tuning.
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JQ Products introduce 14 degree caster C-hubs for the White Edition of THECar. The CNC-machined parts offer maximum strength, come black anodised and are laser-etched for easy identification. The optional hubs are made to alter the steering characteristic of the buggy and are sold separately as left and right hand item.
Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]
Exotek Racing have new aluminium option parts for the Team Losi Racing 22 line of buggies and trucks available in the form of a direct spur gear hub and aluminium spring retainers. Starting with the spur gear hub, the part is machined from high-quality aluminium and designed to replace the kit’s slipper assembly of all 22 2WD vehicles with a lightweight, rigid hub ideal for stock class and oval racing. The lower weight increases acceleration and it makes for cooler running motors while the overall design allows to run all Kimbrough standard gears for increased gear ratio options. Weighting in at 3.8g the part is also easily swapped for the stock slipper when conditions call for it.
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Having reported about it earlier in March X-Factory UK now announce the official presentation of their X-6S project. Being launched and available to the public in the coming few days, this project, that is believed to be a sport or possible “Euro version” of the X-6 Cubed, has been driven and managed by X-Factory UK and will be sold under the “DMS Partz” brand name. More information to follow.
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.co.uk]
