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July 6, 2018

Tamiya Hahn Racing MAN & Conghead 6×6 XB RTR

Coming from Tamiya are two new ready-to-run XB series kits in the form of the Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS Euro race truck and the Conghead 6×6 monster truck. The MAN TGS builds on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and it comes factory assembled and including a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The specifications are identical to the kit version, however the XB variant also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, steering servo, receiver, speed controller as well as a NiMH battery and a wall charger. The same items can also be found in the 1/18 scale Conghead 6×6 package with the 6-wheeler monster truck also coming with a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The vehicle builds on the G6-01 chassis and both trucks will hit stores sometime in August.

View the Conghead 6×6 truck here

July 5, 2018

JConcepts 817 series front scoop

JConcepts has introduced a front aero item for the popular and successful HB Racing 817 1/8th off-road buggy platform. The front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics and increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections while helped jumping attitude in tricky jump sections of the track. The front scoop is usable with the D817 and E817 series buggies includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and e-buggy with the same package.

View what’s in the package here

July 5, 2018

Samix TRX-4 rear shock plates

Following the release of Samix’s front shock plates the Asian company also has respective rear plates available for Traxxas’s TRX-4 trail truck. The items are machined from high-quality aluminium and sport six different shock mounting locations, ensuring that even complex suspension setups are accessible. The shock plates are available with a silver, gun metal or black anodised finish and they are a direct fit.

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July 5, 2018

Highest CR900 monster truck & rock crawler servo

Highest have introduced their all-new CR900 standard-size servo for monster truck and rock crawler applications. The high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 23kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.12s. It features a soft start function for smooth steering response, full metal gears for durability and a middle heatsink section for low operation temperatures. The power is developed by a coreless motor and dual ball bearings ensure efficiency and precision.

Source: Highest [highestrc.com]

July 4, 2018

Answer-RC V2 lightweight locking wheel nuts

Answer-RC have introduced their new V2 lightweight locking wheel nuts for 1/8th off-road and GT kits. The revised wheel nuts are lighter, offer a lower profile and now match Answer-RC’s Spokes wing washers in terms of design. The fasteners are CNC machined and drilled for low weight yet still serrated on the rear for a solid lockdown of the wheel. Coming in set of four in red or black colour they are suitable for pretty much every 1/8th nitro buggy, truggy and GT car.

View the black colour wheel nuts here

July 4, 2018

Samix TRX-4 aluminium front shock plates

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a new front shock plate set. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in silver, gun metal or black anodising the items will greatly improve overall suspension rigidity while offering six different shock mounting locations and machined silver edge details for looks. Included with the two shock stays are also a panhard link mount and all needed hardware.

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July 4, 2018

Tekin T8 G3 1/8th scale brushless motor

Tekin have introduced their new T8 G3 electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. The third generation of the company’s popular sensored motor utilises a stronger rotor, new stack features and a lower resistance for overall improved power output. The 40mm diameter motor is available in various configurations including 2650kV, 2050kV, 1900kV, 1700kV and 1400kV 4030-size motors for buggy and on-road applications and also as 2250kV, 2000kV, 1700kV, 1550kV and 1350kV 4038-size long can motor for truggy racing.

View a list of the specifications here

July 4, 2018

Carisma Racing 4XS alloy C-hubs

Carisma Racing have introduced new aluminium C-hubs for the 4XS 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The items are available in 5, 8 and 11 degrees specification to alter the buggy’s handling going in and coming out of the corner and while helping with steering fine-tuning they also enlarge the wheelbase by a millimetre. The hubs are machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and they are available as pairs or separately.

Source: Carisma [carisma-shop.com]