SXT have introduced their new tire insert roller for 1/10th off-road tires. The tool was developed to break in the tire’s foam insert without having to actually use and wear the tire. To use the tool the wheel will be spun using a drill and the tyre is being pressed down on the rollers. The result is a proper seated insert that also already saw some action which can improve overall grip.
New from JConcepts is the F2I rear wing for 1/8th scale off-road buggies and trucks. F2I relates to Finnisher related items morphing into a 2nd generation and this new wing fits the bill perfectly. Adding the “I” relates to it being IFMAR competition legal in terms of its side-dams being large enough to comply with rules and procedure on the world-wide racing scene. Aerodynamics are quite the buzz and the design of the wing is rather traditional with a flat base. Across the width, the five individual dividers add straight-line stability and connects the upper and lower deck. Drop louvers on each side split the deck-height funneling air flow through the core and up to the gurney. The industry first design featuring a built-in gurney eliminates the need to add additional pieces, hardware or items which are clumsy. As with all JConcepts injection moulded wings, the side dams are recessed for decals to rest without being exposed directly across its plane. The offset decal plane also provides some stability to the highly impacted area and removes a slight about of weight. To make mounting easier, JConcepts has added a handy grid area underneath to help position the wing side to side and fore and aft for the utmost versatility. The wing is available in white, black and yellow colour.
Schumacher have introduced the new Penguin Dart body shell for the Cougar Laydown 2WD buggy. The new body is specifically designed for low profile LiPos, ideally 22.5mm and below, and thanks to the body’s low and sleek design it offers a lower centre of gravity and cool new looks. It includes overspray film, window masks and Penguin decals and it is available in a standard or lightweight variant.
Coming from Lit R/C Products and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 series of vehicles is a set of Delrin hinge pin inserts that includes “in-between” 0.5 degree setting square pills. These insert are CNC machined out of durable white Delrin, and are designed to last much longer than the stock factory pill inserts. This set comes with the sought-after “Tweener” pills as well. The pack of 20 square pill inserts includes four center, four .5 out, four 1 out, four .5 corner, and four 1 corner inserts that are also available separately in 10-piece sets.
Source: Lit R/C Products [litrcproducts.com]
Associated Electrics have introduced the new Element RC Ocho wheel sets for the Enduro trail truck. The 1.9” wheels are available in silver or black colour and they feature a classic 8-hole look with a 3-piece design that utilises the industry favoured SLW-style hub. The sets include four wheels and mounting hardware.
Coming from Exotek Racing and made for the Team Associated B74 and B6.2 are new heavy duty aluminium rear hubs and rear hub link mounts. Starting with the rear hubs, these fit the B74 4WD buggy exclusively and their heavy duty design maintains the suspension geometry setting, race after race while the customised polished black base with blue chamfered accents goes great with any stock or after market B74 parts. Exotek’s updated design works as either the left or right hub and the set comes including mounting hardware.
Italian company Bittydesign has introduced the new Vision body shell for the popular Team Associated RC8B3.1 buggy. Offering a futuristic and sleek design the unique body shell features several aerodynamic elements, such as the rear side flaps, to improve overall balance and downforce in order to create a body that helps the driver to push the buggy to the limit with ease. The pre-cut body is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan material, it comes clear and including window masks and a decal sheet.
Ruddog have introduced their new 1/8th nitro off-road starter box that is of a universal design to cover all 1/8th off-road needs. Housed in a sturdy, black-coated aluminium case the heavy-duty starter box is powered by two 775-size motors with the durable belt-driven starter wheel allowing for an easy and convenient start of both run-in and also brand-new nitro engines. The starter box was developed for the use with two 2S LiPo battery packs and it comes pre-wired with T-type connectors. Highly adjustable stopper cones allows to adapt the starter box to pretty much every 1/8 scale off-road chassis. Laser-etched Ruddog logos and a handle with glow igniter holder round out the package.
