Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-2E 1/8th E-buggy are three aluminium chassis braces. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 alloy and sporting a grey anodised surface for wear and looks, the parts add more longitudinal stability while reducing flex, which can be beneficial in both bumpy and high-grip track conditions. The braces are available as front, centre and rear variant.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Pro-Line have introduced two new pre-mounted 1/8th buggy tyres and a compound update for the poplar Holeshot 2.0 tyre. Starting with the pre-mounts, available soon is the ElectroShot 1/8th buggy tyre on white disc wheels. The tyre tread comes from the mind of Ty Tessmann and is designed to perform just like a Hole Shot 2.0 while lasting significantly longer. The tyre is available in X2 medium and X3 soft compound.
Coming from Pro-Line is the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor bodyshell for the use with Axial’s Yeti Trophy Truck. Resembling the mean looking F-150 the body is a direct fit on Axial’s scale trophy truck and it comes made from clear polycarbonate and including a comprehensive decal sheet.
Hobbywing have introduced their new XeRun 3652 and 3660 SD G2 sensored brushless motors. Equipped with a built-in chip that lets Hobbywing XR8 series brushless controllers recognise the motor, the system will provide improved performance and smoother control in sensored mode. The motor is housed in a machined aluminium case with heatsink design for optimised heat dissipation and the low cogging design with 4-pole/8-magnet setup reduces cogging for improved driving feel at lower speeds. This is further helped by a special hall sensor system that ensures clean and “error free” hall sensor output signals. On top of this the motors feature an adjustable mechanical timing in a 20 to 40 degree range and they use silicone O-ring seals for sensor port protection. The shorter 3652 motor is available as 3100kv to 6100kv variant with 3.175mm or 5.0mm output shaft while the longer 3660 variant comes in 3200kv to 4300kv specification, exclusively with 5mm output shaft.
European SWorkz distributors MW RC Cars have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming S35-3 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. No details are known yet but the kit is expected to hit stores early 2017. We bring you more information on features, specifications and a release date as soon as they surface.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Coming soon from Kyosho are lightweight differential cross shafts for the MP9 series of buggies. Made from 7075 Duraluminium and sporting a hard-anodised surface for wear the parts scrub about 1.4g per piece meaning that up to 8.4g of weight can be saved when decking out all three diffs of a vehicle. The shafts come in sets of two – without the gears visible in above image – and they will hit stores soon.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
During last weekend’s JConcepts Indoor Nationals final at Speed RC in North Carolina, JConcepts founder Jason Ruona gave us the run through of his personal Associated B6, which has been fitted with a number of soon to be released and prototype items.
Coming from Hudy is the new Premium ball bearing oil. The specially formulated lubricant offers ultra-smooth bearing operation thanks to a blend that greatly reduces friction while ensuring a strong lubricating film at the same time. It it recommended for the use in dusty conditions or when bearing contamination with carpet fluff is a problem and it is to be used in addition to a standard bearing oil.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
