Made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a new brass rear portal drive housing set from Samix. Adding 65g of weight a pair, the CNC-machined brass housings add valuable weight as well as stability, ensuring better climbing performance while adding strength to the portal axle assembly. The housings come black coated for wear and looks and they are compatible with the standard Traxxas parts.
Speedzone have released three new hardcase graphene LiPo battery packs. First is a 4000mAh 7.4V 100C Slim LCG Shorty battery pack. With dimensions of 95x47x18.5mm and weighing 162g, the 100C pack offers versatility, true capacity at 7.4v, and exceptional performance in modified and stock racing classes. The 5200mAh 7.4V 120C LCG pack measures 139x47x22.5mm and weighs 274g and is another pack which offers strong performance in touring modified and stock racing classes. The 6300mAh 7.4V 130C pack is the ultimate in voltage and low resistance. With a standard 2S size of 139x47x25mm and weighing 310g, this 130C pack delivers the highest average voltage and lowest internal resistance available in the entire Speedzone line of battery packs. All packs utilise 5mm bullet connectors.
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Nemo Racing have introduced the new Bullitt 3300mAh LiIon receiver battery pack. Measuring 67.5×35.5×18.3mm the 7.2V high-power battery offers a high capacity to for long run times even with the hungriest of servos and it comes prewires using silicone wires, an industry-standard balance plug and an universal-type connector.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
Coming for the Mugen MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy is JConcepts’ new S15 body shell. The S15 packs a lot of performance into a stylish package consistent with vehicle upgrades and performance aero enhancements recently made on the racing circuit. The new body blends performance features on the popular Silencer lid with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean and a deep rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the Mugen MBX8 and older MBX7 kit variants. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. The body comes clear, with window masks and a decal sheet.
Coming from Darkside Designs and made for the Team Associated B6.1 is a lightweight battery hold down. The carbon fibre battery locators utilise sturdy rubber O-rings to keep the battery pack in place with the overall design scrubbing about 4.6g of weight compared to the standard mount, making it ideal for all weight-saving 17.5T racers. The kit includes gold-colour hardware and it is available now.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new ECX Axe 1/10 2WD monster truck. Featuring a licensed Avenger monster truck body, wheels and tyres, this merciless savage doesn’t back down from careening over rough terrain and is just as intimidating on the neighbourhood blacktop. The truck features sturdy suspension components, adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers, as well as aggressive Chevron monster truck wheels and it comes factory-equipped with a Spektrum STX2 2-channel 2.4GHz FHSS radio system, a Dynamite 12T brushed motor, and a WP 60A Fwd/Rev brushed ESC.
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Pro-Spec have released two new battery balance weights in 54g and 37g specification. The 54g weight measures 138.5×46.5x1mm and thus it is ideal for all cars using standard-size LiPo packs while the smaller 37g weight measures 95.5×46.5x1mm, ideal for all cars, buggies and trucks using shorty-type batteries. The weights come machined from high-quality brass material, they sport a natural finish and engraved ProSpec logos. Using the weights will help to either achieve an optimised overall chassis balance or to add weight when running the latest generation of lightweight LCG batteries.
View the 37g shorty battery weight here
Coming from Hudy is a truggy and truck-specific 30-45mm variant of they adjustable ride height gauge. The twist-design tool allows for easy and convenient ride height adjustment in precise 1mm increments. The gauge is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, it comes black anodised for wear and looks and sports laser-engraved markings to allow for easy reading of the selected ride height values.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
