August 28, 2018

MIP Pro-MT 4×4 HD pivot ball set

Made for Pro-Line’s Pro-MT monster truck is a new pivot ball set from MIP. They were designed to replace the standard items with sturdier and more durable ones, doing away with breaking issues associated with the original PL parts. MIP increased the diameter where the shoulder and threading meet for increased strength as well as manufactured these pivot balls using high impact alloy steel. The suspension balls are direct replacements and they come in sets of two.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

August 27, 2018

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI9 ReadySet nitro buggy

Kyosho’s successful and popular Inferno MP9 TKI4 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy is soon also available in ReadySet RTR specification. The kit builds on the 8-time World Championship winning Inferno platform and utilises the TKI4’s signature long front suspension arms and 17.5 degree C-hubs. Other features include a cab forward body shell and the high-torque KE21SP recoil starter engine and tuned exhaust. The kit is rounded out by KS5031-09MW servos and a 2.4GHZ radio system.

View a list of the key features and more images here

August 27, 2018

Carisma SCA-1E brass weight wheel hex set

Carisma Scale Adventure have introduced their new brass weight wheel hex set for the SCA-1E trail truck. The set includes four brass wheel hex adapters that can be used on the front and rear or just at the front axle for an optimised weight bias and performance tuning. The additional weight will help generate grip and stability on even the steepest inclines and the hex adapters come machined from high quality material, they sport a natural finish and come marked for easy identification.

Source: Carisma Scale Adventure [carismascaleadventure.com]

August 24, 2018

Force RC Muckraker & Epidemic 1/8th BL trucks

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Force RC 1/8th scale Muckraker truggy and Epidemic monster truck. Both build on a rugged 3mm aluminium chassis for strength and durability while large capacity 16mm oil-filled shock absorbers ensure exceptional bump and jump handling. The shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain provides great acceleration and performance in all environments which is further helped by sealed differentials and full ball-bearing support. Pillow ball front suspension flexibility and 10kg metal-gear steering servos ensure steering authority even in demanding track conditions and the factory-installed brushless motor and speed controller are capable of speed up to 65km/h. Both trucks were developed for the use with a single 4S or dual 2S LiPo battery packs and the Muckraker truggy comes with a high-downforce rear wing while the Epidemic monster truck sports a rear wheelie bar for improved control during stunts and bashing.

View a list of the features and more images here

August 24, 2018

T-Works EB410 titanium shock standoff set

T-Works have introduced a set of titanium shock standoffs for the Tekno EB410 buggy. Includes are upper titanium shock mounts as well as POM shock cap bushings with all parts reducing weight over the standard items for an overall lower centre of gravity while adding precision at the same time. The set includes four shock standoffs and four POM bushings and it is a direct fit on the EB410 buggy.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 23, 2018

Team Associated T6.1 & SC6.1 anti-roll bar sets

Made for Team Associated’s T6.1 and SC6.1 trucks are new front and rear anti-roll bar sets. They will help minimise chassis roll on high-traction surfaces, making the vehicle more responsive in cornering and more stable. Each front and rear set has three bar thicknesses to choose from: soft white, medium grey, and blue firm. In addition a hardware set is available that contains all the parts needed to mount both front and rear bars.

View the other new parts here

August 23, 2018

Vaterra introduce new Ascender option parts

Vaterra have introduced two new optionals for the Ascender trail truck in the form of a lower transmission shaft set and a solid mount battery tray conversion. The trans shaft set includes the new v2 drive shaft cups for improved durability and efficiency while the solid mount battery tray conversion allows to run standard battery packs in the popular rig. Also included is mounting material and a hook and loop strap battery mount.

View the battery conversion here

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