Coming soon from FX Engines is a new engine and exhaust combo based around the K301 power plant and EFRA 2131 exhaust. The 3-port motor was designed to deliver maximum bottom end power, it is fitted with a DLC-coated crankshaft and a ceramic main bearing and it comes including an EFRA 2131 pipe and short-medium SM manifold.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
Available now from SPower is their new S7 EVO II LPF Tuned .21 nitro off-road engine. The power plant is of a 3-port design for improved power delivery and lower fuel consumption and it is built using a balanced and DLC-coated crankshaft, a black-coated crankcase and carburettor as well as a ceramic main bearing. Also part of the package is a new carburettor whose design improves overall efficiency while the gold-colour low-profile cooling head ensures better stability and a lower overall centre of gravity.
View a list of the specifications and more images here
Coming from Xray and made for their XB2 range of 2WD off-road kits are titanium transmission pins. The 3x20mm idler gear shafts are made from high-quality titanium and they scrub about 40 percent of weight compared to the standard steel shafts while being ultra precise and durable. The pins come in sets of two and are available from now on.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Around for a while but only officially announced now are SchuurSpeed’s new Xtreme Spec V4 stock class brushless motors. They are engineered and designed in Southern California to EFRA, IFMAR, and ROAR specifications and feature an extremely short stator for maximised RPM and low internal resistance as well as the latest rotor design using a high-Gauss 1600+ magnetic material mixture. The included rotor is a 12.5x24mm and the new solder tabs and collector ring design makes for low resistance but also lowers the centre of gravity. The redesigned airflow can ensures even lower operating temperatures and quicker cool off and the CNC endplates ensure sensor and bearings are perfectly aligned. The completely rebuildable motor comes equipped with high-precision RPM bearings as standard and it weighs in at only 145g, which is 30g lighter than the previous motor. The power plant is available in 10.5T to 25.5T specifications and it has already proven its capabilities by winning the 13.5T Wheeler and 17.5T Buggy classes at this year’s Desert Classics, it took podiums at the JConcepts Stock Nationals and scored a Top 10 finish at the recent Reedy Race.
T-Works have introduced new 17mm wheel hex adapters for truggies such as the ones from Mugen and SWorkz. They are of a dual lock design with the usual grub screw that retains the cross pins but the hubs also feature a groove to fit the supplied rubber O-rings in for improved security and reliability. The hubs are machined from high quality aluminium, they come black anodised and in either 11.5mm or 9.5mm offset specification to alter the vehicle’s track width.
View the 9.5mm offset hubs here
Coming from Exotek and made for TLR’s 22 and 22-4 range of 1/10th scale buggies are several new option parts. First up is an ultra lightweight LiPo tab and post for the 22-4 wheeler. Usable for the 22-4 2.0 and 1.0 buggies, the carbon fibre tab holds normal height shorty packs securely but thanks to the simple design only weights 2.8g including the hardware. To remove the battery simply loosen the supplied screw and turn the carbon tab 180 degrees. Included in the set are also an alloy post, spacers and an M3 screw and to utilise low-profile shorty packs the spacer and screw can be replaced with self-sourced, shorter pieces. Due to the design, mounting of the body with hook and loop straps is required.
T-Works have introduced new downstop screw sets for a range of vehicles. The hardware is available in M3x8mm, M4x8mm and M4x10mm dimensions with the M3 screws featuring a 1.5mm hex section while the M4 screws utilise 2.0mm hex tools. The precision machined screws feature a round head for precise droop setting adjustment with the shape ensuring the chassis is not getting damaged and they are available in 4-piece packages.
View the other droop screws here
During this weekend’s Horizon RC Fest in Monticello, Illinois Team Losi Racing’s Dakotah Phend is running an updated TLR 8ight buggy that sports a redesigned body shell and what appear to be new swaybar mounts and front C-hubs. The body is question looks like a reminiscence to the very first 8ight body while the anti-roll bar mounts seem to utilise ball bearings or at leat outer set collars to locate the swaybar wire and the C-hubs seem to offer an additional, lower mounting position for the camber link. We bring you more information on what may be a possible 8ight 5.0 kit as soon as they become available.
