T-Work’s Racing has introduced a new series of machined precision shock pistons. CNC machined from Delrin, they are available in different sizes and available use with OFNA, Agama, Mugen, Serpent, Xray and others. Unlike conventional pistons, these new pistons have a special curved design which adds vertical and horizontal strength, which increases stiffness and stability as well as being low friction.
Source: T-Work’s Racing [rc-tworks.com]
Losi have released two new 1/8th scale buggy tires, the Blockhead G2 tire and the BK Bar G2 tire, both in green compound. The intermediate Blockhead tread pattern bridges the gap between the Kingpin G2 and Eclipse tires, excellent on medium loam conditions with excellent wear characteristics in hard packed track conditions. The BK Bar G2 offers superior side bite and impeccable forward traction on hard packed tracks. Its unique tread design has tremendous structural support allowing the tire to live exceptionally longer than other smaller pin tires.
Grid RC have announced that they will release a new motor mount for the Hyper 9e that will utilize the same eccentric style motor plate, as incorporated in their other mounts. This gives precise gear meshing and multi-hole mounting, and uses all six available mounting screws for a Tekin or four mounting screws for a Neu/Castle motor. What’s unique about this new motor mount, is the ability to gain access to the center differential without removing the mount and disturbing the motor.
Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]
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Having brought you details on the new TLR 22 2wd buggy from Team Losi Racing, our friends over at Live RC sat down and talked with product development manager Todd Hodge about the development process of this all new car as well as the new TLR branding. A second video below show Dustin Evans run the new 22 for the first time at the Scotty Ernst’s Spektrum race that is taking place as Trackside Hobbies this weekend.
View the TLR 22 race debut here
Pro-Line now offer their M3 Sniper buggy tire pre mounted on V2 white wheels. Using the same design philosophy and technology as the Hole Shot, but scaled up to work on looser and dustier track conditions the Sniper offers awesome forward traction and side bite on a variety of track conditions. The bigger pins also provide longer wear, giving you lasting traction through long A-mains. Suitable for Slash rear, Slash 4×4 & Blitz front or rear.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
DE Racing continue to extend their line of chassis skid and bump skid plates. The original manufacturer of this type of chassis protector, there is new skid plates for the Agama A8 Evo as well as the Hobao/OFNA Hyper 9 and bump skids for the Agama A8 Evo and the Serpent S811 Cobra.
Team Losi have introduced the all-new “22” 1:10 Electric 2WD Racing buggy which they claim redefines the norm and raises the standard that all 1:10 electric off road racing buggies will be marked by. For the past few months, the TLR team have quietly been gathering data, testing prototypes and accruing information about the 1:10 off-road global race scene. The 22 is the result of many months of hard work and countless hours and thousands of laps of testing. Testing in the hot sunny climate of Southern California and the wet and often uncompromising weather of the UK, the TLR design team have encouraged and supported input from our global team drivers in the quest to deliver the most complete competition buggy in the world.
View more details and images here
Having released tentative information on their new S350 Bk1 buggy, S-Workz have now given us the full lowdown on their new chassis. This Pro Kit comes fully loaded with S-Workz Factory Team optional parts that add strength and performance. The design team put a lot of effort into the weight distribution of the S350 BK1 and this contributes a greatly to the car performance and general car setup. Equipped with Big Bore Shocks and oil filled differentials, the S350 delivers good traction and great balance on any off road tracks, while the pivot ball steering system gives the driver a good feel while driving the S350 BK1. The Standard set up is a very easy and good start for any drivers. A fairly standard car configuration the only real stand out feature is the dust protection system on all 4 wheels.
