Coming from Wild Turbo Fan is the version 2 BTA speed controller fan mount. Offering a revised fan angle and new carbon fibre guides the mount now channels the cooling air better towards the controller’s heat sink and the motor. The mount fits both 25mm and 30mm ESC mounting patterns and the whole assembly weighs in at only 2.7g without fan.
Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced the Lockout Buggy Set for Team Associated and TLR buggies as well as Pro Built B6 differentials. Starting with the Lockout set, the conversion was designed for all-out buggy 17.5 and 13.5 racing. The set removes the heavy slipper assemblies and sheds weight down to a bare minimum while allowing the use of Schelle’s Nova spur gears. A 69 tooth and 72 tooth Nova spur gear are included for all the tuning options a racer could need for tight or wide-open layouts. The kit is a direct fit to the B6, B6D, B5, and B5M and also fits the TLR22 3.0 and TLR family of cars, as well as older B4-based buggies.
Pro-Line have introduced their new Ambush 1/25 mini scale crawler. The palm-sized vehicle features full-time four wheel drive with solid axles and true leaf spring suspension, allowing it to tackle even the toughest climb. A 3mm steel ladder frame forms the solid base for the transmission and suspension and the black oxide coating makes for long lasting protection against the elements. Sleek chassis-mounted bumpers cap off each end for added protection. Each corner of the truck has a 3-leaf pack with working shackles and attaches to plastic friction shocks that limit down travel. The truck comes factory assembled with a Micro Torque brushed motor, a G9000 micro servo and an integrated ESC/receiver with an open 3rd channel port allowing for unique customisation or future 3rd channel option parts. Included is also a full proportional 2.4GHz radio and the package is rounded out by an open rollcage bodyshell, available in three designs, and Mini Flat Iron tyres mounted on Denali wheels.
JConcepts have introduced the new B6-series Aero short chord rear wing. The new Aero wing has intriguing details, a leading edge that drops below the mounting point that acts in a scooping manner. What separates the new wing from the standard is the shorter deck length, otherwise known as the “chord length”. The shorter chord has less rear overhang allowing for quicker rotation in the 180 degree turns and will have less impact in gusty wind conditions or long aerial manoeuvres. The centre channel is just narrow enough for the B6 wing mount assembly but drops the wing at just the correct height and position. The side-dams feature large openings for tyre clearance and expansion. A forward gurney option gives drivers an adjustment that previously hasn’t been available in the class and clipped rear corners help minimise flex breakage which is so common on 1/10th off-road racing machines. The joint wing assembly includes two wing pieces suitable for both the B6 and B6D buggy.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
HRC Distribution have introduced the Team Magic B8ER HRC Version 1/8th electric buggy. Based off of the standard kit the HRC Version features a new waterproof 16kg-cm high-torque steering servo, an upgraded 2500kv brushless motor as well as HRC Racing BullDog tyres. The buggy will become available in a yellow/black and red/black bodyshell variant from September on.
View the body colour variant here
Scorpion have introduced their new Vanguard S3-80 Turbo Stock brushless speed controller. Building on the S3-140 Modify and S3-80 Super Stock ESCs the new Turbo Stock was especially developed for demanding Stock class racing with 8.5T to 25.5T motors and it offers a wide range of timing and turbo adjustments to make it usable for competitive boosted class racing. The controller is built using military-spec components, it utilises an aluminium heatsink case and features a 6V/3A BEC system, multiple protection features and it is usable with both sensored and sensorless motors. The V-Link cable for easy setup using a PC and a high-speed cooling fan are available optionally.
JConcepts have introduced the Aero front wings for the Kyosho RB6 and RB6.6. Front wings are not a new concept, however, they are new to the latest generation of mid-motor vehicles and demanding high-speed and grippy circuits. The latest vehicle to receive JCs “Aero” treatment is Kyosho’s RB6 line of vehicles with the wings being available in a wide and narrow variant, allowing for different aerodynamic setups while the fine-tuning can executed by adjusting the trim-able rear gurney section. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while triple wing mount dimples are included for a bolt-on fit to the popular Kyosho series of vehicles. The wings come in two piece packages including either a pair of wide or narrow wings.
View the narrow front wing set here
New from Ruddog come a total of three motor and speed controller fan units. The 30mm high airflow fan comes with a pre-wired 240mm all-black receiver cable while the larger 40mm units come either pre-wired with a 240mm all-black cable or as DIY variant with solder tabs and a separate 180mm wire. The latter allows to reduce the wire length by your own or to change the wire in case it got damaged over time. All fans utilise universal connectors and they are available now.
