Coming from Yeah Racing are their new Claws 1.9” crawler tyres. Made from a soft compound rubber and including specific foam inserts the tyres offer exceptional traction on a wide range of surface conditions. The tyres feature a 118mm outer diameter and they are usable with most 1.9” crawler and trail truck wheels.
VRP has released the updated 1/10th XV3 piston for the all-new TLR 22 5.0 Buggy. The patented split valve design creates a more durable and consistent piston like the VRP 1/8th XV3 pistons. In addition, the sidewall has been updated to a low friction design which makes for the smoothest stroke possible. The pistons will be made in 2 and 3-hole variant, with splits and +1mm variants as well.
Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]
Xray have a announced the soon release of their XB8E 2019 specification 1/8th E-Buggy kit. As usual no official details are available prior to the full introduction but all information and details are expected to surface very soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Samix have introduced their new forward adjustable batter tray kit for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Using the kit lowers the truck’s overall centre of gravity while allowing to mount the battery further forward in the chassis, improving climb performance. The battery tray is made of high-quality aluminium and it comes in three different colours including green, black and gun metal.
Coming from Samix is their new short aluminium front bumper mount for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. The item comes machined from high-quality aluminium and it incorporates an adjustable servo mount, relocating the steering servo to the front of the vehicle while maintaining the correct steering geometry. The mount is usable with most standard-size servos and aluminium servo washers allow for a more secure mounting. The bumper mount is available in three different colours and it sports a laser-etched logo for looks.
TMG Speed have announced the release of their new low CG carbon fibre front shock tower for the Kyosho ZX7 1/10th scale off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the shock stay utilises an updated shock geometry for an overall lower centre of gravity and increased front droop. The part is available at the forthcoming MKGP in Milton Keynes.
Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]
ECX’s new 1/18 scale Temper Gen2 4WD rock crawler is built to tackle any environment. This new and improved version builds upon the original Temper’s reputation and it sports a stylish and aggressive look with matching wheel rings, plus hidden compartment for the battery tray. The LED light bar keeps the fun going even after the sun goes down. A true 4-link suspension with improved articulation and strength is a substantial upgrade, while the larger servo mount and aluminium steering links allow for bigger servos to handle a higher power output. Designed for the consumer looking to join the scale movement, this crawler has everything needed to attack any terrain. Its high torque 380-size 32T brushed motor and waterproof electronics make hitting the trail easy. The ready-to-run set includes the factory assembled vehicle, a 2.4GHz radio system as well as a 900mAh battery and a suitable wall charger. The Temper Gen2 is also available in a blue colour body variant with matching wheel rings.
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SRT have announced the release of their new W25 waterproof high-voltage crawler servo. Utilising a bi-colour all-aluminium case as well as a mixed 7075 aluminium and copper geartrain, the digital servo offers up to 25kg-cm of torque but it is also usable with standard 6.0V input, where it is still capable of 23kg-cm of torque. Above all however sits its waterproofness that ensures reliable operation whatever the conditions.
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