VRP have done up a carbon fibre fuel tank guard for the HB Racing D819 buggy. The guard will keep the pipe from ever burning into the fuel tank as well as keeping the tank from absorbing excess heat from the engine’s exhaust pipe. Easily bolts right onto the upper two screw holes on the side of the tank. The guard is cut from 1mm carbon fibre in house at VRP in Houston, Texas.
Source: VPR [visionracingproducts.com]
T-Works have introduced their new aluminium diaphragm shock cap set for the HB Racing D8 series of vehicles. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for surface protection. Included in the set come two different design rubber volume compensators that help to adjust the shock absorber’s rebound under compression. Also included are four shock cap bushings that help to protect the caps and shock mounts. The set is usable with the D819, D817 and D815 nitro kits as well as the respective electric-powered variants.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Tamiya have announced the soon release of their new Mad Mud 1/24th scale 4WD stunt truck. Using the same SW-01 chassis as the Comical Wheelie Lunch Box, the truck is a fun little vehicle ideal to kill some time inside or in the backyard. It features a gear-driven drivetrain, standard 1/10th scale wheels and it is only 190mm wide and 160mm wide. Powered by a 370-size motor the truck can pull wheelies with not problem while the specially designed suspension, that manipulates body roll, ensures a tight cornering radius. The Mud Mad is decked off by a cool looking truck body shell with black wheels and knobby tyres adding to the overall looks.
Nemo Racing have released more LMR goodies in the form of the Apollo body shell for the Yokomo YZ-2 and the Delta body for the YZ-4SF buggy. Both provide an overall lower centre of gravity for increased steering while the Apollo is also offering additional cooling for the motor. Both bodies are moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material and they come clear.
View the Delta body shell here
Nemo Racing have introduced the new Stiffy engine mount for the Agama A319 nitro buggy. Designed to improve reliability and consistency, the fit and forget product is understood to make for a more dependable gear mesh setting regardless the track conditions by reinforcing the engine and centre drivetrain chassis area. The engine mount is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
Following a first teaser image back in February, UK Agama distributors Nemo Racing have released more images of their forthcoming new A319E 1/8th scale E-buggy kit. The vehicle will build on the popular A319 nitro buggy, utilising its suspension and most drivetrain components while the clamping motor mount and all other electric-specific parts have been purpose-designed for the electric-powered variant. Official details about the features and specifications have yet to surface but for now here are some nice images of the production kit.
T-Works have introduced their new 4mm carbon fibre shock towers for the Mugen MBX8T 1/8th scale truggy. The towers are direct replacements for the stock parts and feature multiple upper shock mounting locations as well as a multitude of rear upper camber link mounting positions. Also included are several rear wing mount positions that allow to sift the rear wing up and down. The shock towers are available as a complete set for separately for the front and rear of the truck.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Following a first teaser image Serpent have fully unveiled their all-new Cobra SRX8-T nitro truck kit. Based off of the SRX8 buggy and compared to its predecessor S811T, the truck variant features a new 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with matching side pods. The main plate features bent edges to increase strength in the centre of the chassis to prevent bending. The chassis has a tapered angle shape and increased width to improve stability as well as drivability. The SRX8-T also utilises the exclusive fixed engine/gear mesh found exclusively on the SRX line of vehicles. The solid mounting of the engine and diff is absolutely fool proof and owners can still adjust the gear ratio without the need to fiddle around with engine positions. With the choice of 13 and 14 tooth clutch bells, as well as 46, 47, and 48 tooth spur gears give maximum adjustability for every condition.
