Following the release of their new 1:8 Nitro Competition Buggy earlier this month, WIRC Racing has now released the electric version of the SBX4 platform. The SBX4E gets new rear suspension system and reinforced front hubs like the nitro model, but on the electric side get a new motor and electronics layout. It also get new adjustable battery pack holders.
VP Pro is now offering their 1:8 Shock Boots in a range of vibrant colours. Intended to protect exposed shock absorber shafts against flying rocks, dirt, and mud, they can also enhance the scale appearance of your suspension. Made of high quality rubber material their flexible accordion style results in better durability and easier installation. Following the initial stealth black release, there are now more bright colours with fluorescent yellow, retro pink, forest green and vibrant orange. They are sold as a bag of 4pcs as front or rear boots.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Avid Racing Concepts has released a new line of 2.5mm 3 Hole Pistons for Team Associated’s new 13mm shocks. The thicker 2.5mm style. offer a conventional setup but with a perfectly machined round piston and square 90° edges for a tight-fitting piston that has little blow-by creating more pack on jumps. The AE piston has a slightly rounded outer edge and the holes are chamfered which results in harder landings. Over the years here at Avid, we have developed a process of keeping all the edges sharp with little to no burrs to keep your confidence high when landing big jumps. The pistons are offered in packs of 2 pieces in 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, and 1.7mm options.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Intended for the RC8 B4.1 1:8 Buggy from Team Associated, T-Works has released a new third version 16 degree KPI Front Shock Tower kit. The kit includes a 5mm carbon fibre shock tower with
Following the introduction of its RS-940 Front Bumper for Mugen Seiki and Team Associated 1:8 Buggies, VP-Pro has expanded the range to offer to cover more manufacturers. Now they are producing the bumper to fit the Tekno NB48 2.2, Xray XB8, the new Hong Nor X5B, the HB819 and the Agama N1. Made from high-quality material for durability, the bumper is specially designed to protect your buggies front end and chassis in the event of knocks and crashes, and minimise contact with the track on jump landings. It is shipped with 2 pieces per bag.
New from aftermarket parts & accessories producer T-Works are these +1.5mm Carbon Fibre rear hub links for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. Machined from quality carbon fibre, the links feature a wider range of mounting options than the original kit links. With two rows of mounting holes that are 1.5 mm up or down from the original hole locations this allows for greater fine tuning of the buggy’s rear roll centre set-up.
Better known for their high end onroad competition cars, Serpent has released this ‘fun’ 1:24 Mini Spider SC RTR. Made of super elastic plastic, the 2WD chassis is powered by a coreless motor that takes the Short Course truck up to 20km/h. If this is too fast for you in the living room or children’s room, you can also reduce the speed thanks to a rotary control nub. Throttle/brake and steering commands are sensitively implemented in full proportion by the 2.4GHz remote control. The Mini Spider SC has built-in ‘Electronic Stability Program’ (ESP) which keeps the rear-drive vehicle always well on track even on smooth surfaces such as laminate or tiled floors. Thanks to a built-in ‘gyro’, the truck detects unnatural movements of the rear and steers automatically against it to prevent a breakaway (to a certain extent).
Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has officially unveiled their new 1:8 Competition Buggy contender the SBX4. Having just added Fabrizio Teghesi to its team driver line-up, the new buggy they will race features a new rear suspension system and reinforced front hubs. The upgraded front bumper and stone guards provide maximum protection from impacts and debris, while the refined chassis layout enhances rigidity and weight distribution. Additionally, the rear wing stay and anti-roll bar mount have been improved to ensure optimal downforce and precise cornering.
