Xray continue to tease new kits for the 2020 season with the latest being next year‘s variant of their IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 1/10th scale 4WD platform. Full details on specifications and features should become available soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro series of trail trucks is a new brass front bumper mount with adjustable servo mount. Machined from heavy brass material and adding about 98g of weight to the front of the chassis, the part not only makes for improved climbing performance, the mount also reinforces the chassis assembly. In addition the relocation of the steering servo further helps with overall performance. The mount accepts most standard-size servos, it comes with a black surface coating for looks and corrosion resistance and it includes all needed hardware, however it only works in combination with Samix‘s END-4035 or END-6035 parts.
Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is an adjustable aluminium forward battery tray. The part lower the truck’s overall centre of gravity while shifting the weight bias further towards the front end for improved climb performance. The size of the tray allows the use of both standard and shorty LiPo battery packs and it includes all needed hardware. The sets are available in blue or black colour and they require the use of Samix’s END-6068 or END-4068 parts.
RC Carbon Cavalieri from Germany have introduced their new IBR rear carbon fibre shock tower for the HB Racing D819 and D817v2 buggies. Machined from high-quality aluminium the shock tower utilises three different wing mounting positions, allowing to mount the win in +7mm, +11mm and +15mm positions which allows to fine-tune overall downforce and car behaviour during jumping. It is understood that the shock geometry matches the standard shock tower.
Source: RC Carbon Cavalieri [carbon-cavalieri.com]
Speedzone have announced their new Evolution brand, designed for and dedicated to competitive racing. Made to broaden Speedzone’s exposure in the competitive RC car racing scene, the first product offerings for the brand are 1S, 2S standard and shorty 130C LiPo packs. The 6000mAh 7.4V LCG pack measures 139x47x22.5mm and weighs 294g. The 5200mAh 7.4V shorty pack measures 96x47x25mm and weighs 228g, and the 8100mAh 3.7V pack measures 93x47x18.5mm and weighs in at 160g. All packs were designed to produce high voltage with low internal resistance and utilize 5mm bullet connectors.
View the shorty LiPo packs here
SWorkz have introduced their new S14-3 Dirt 1/10th scale 4WD electric buggy kit developed especially for dirt tracks. The kit includes a centre gear differential for improved bump and lower traction handling with one of the unique features of the new buggy being the 5mm axle universal cross driveshafts that are specially designed and made from SWorkz’s 1/8th buggy steel material. For dirt off-road racing, the designers kept the original S14-3 C-hub steering system but moved the motor and battery positions further back for improved traction. With this new centre layout, the S14-3D has an improved overall balance. The front and rear suspension arms are made of strong composite nylon materials to cope with the rigours of off-road racing and the 7075 aluminium chassis with centre flex system provides more rear end grip. For dirt racing, the S14-3D also comes standard with a Pro-composite hard material side guard set. Also helping with overall traction are the new front and rear upper carbon fibre decks. The kit is rounded out by a refined shock system for optimised bump handling.
View a list of the key features and more images here
T-Works have introduced a 4-piece set of aluminium anti-roll bar spacers for the Tekno RC NB48 2.0 buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium the retainers ensure precise swaybar mounting and positioning and they come black anodised and with machined silver edge details for looks. Included in the set are four spacers and four grub screws.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Hitec have introduced their new DB777WP waterproof low-profile servo. Designed with a full metal, IP-67 rated waterproof case, the advanced, programmable servo is Hitec’s fastest low-profile option for 1/10th buggy and touring car drivers. The DB777WP is powered by a 32-bit micro controller unit and 12-bit analog to digital converter, bringing high resolution, rapid response, and patented Smart Sense technology.
View lists of the features and specifications here
