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May 4, 2016

Ielasi Tuned ITD.21-7CL Buggy & Sport on-road engines

Ielasi Tuned have introduced three new engines in the form of the ITD.21-7CL Buggy off-road and the .12 and .21 Sport on-road engines. Starting with the off-road engine, the ITD.21-7CL is a 7-port long-stroke engine with new carburettor and all-new 60mm cooling head as well as a 14mm crankshaft with red paste for improved mixture flow. The engine is available with standard steel or ceramic rear bearing. As for the .12 and .21 Sport on-road engines, both were developed with both the club racer and professional in mind. The Novarossi-based engines offer the highest quality for exceptional performance, high durability and easy of adjustment.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

May 3, 2016

Intech ER-14 lightened aluminium motor mount

Coming from Intech for the ER-14 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy is a lightened quick change motor mount. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised the 2-piece sliding design motor mount reduced the overall weight while allowing for easier motor access and more convenient gear mesh adjustment. The part is a direct fit on the ER-14 buggy.

Source: Intech Racing [intechracing.com]

May 2, 2016

Schelle XB2 chassis protector decal

Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations is a chassis protector decal for the Xray XB2 buggy. Printed by UpGrade RC the pre-cut chassis skin sports numerous Schelle logos and it is made to protect the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched or damaged when racing on abrasive surfaces while also keeping the lower chassis screw heads from becoming clogged with dust and dirt.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

April 30, 2016

Kyosho Mad Force PBR shocks & C-universal driveshafts

Kyosho have introduced new option parts for the Mad Force 1/8th off-road truck in the form of PBR shock absorbers and C-universal driveshafts. The PBR piggyback reservoir oil-filled shock absorbers are all-aluminium dampers and they feature threaded shock bodies, coated piston rods and a working piggyback reservoir for improved performance and looks. They are sold as pairs, fit the Mad Force and FO-XX trucks and come including mounting hardware. Also new are the C-universal driveshafts for the front and rear centre drivetrain. The parts improve the efficiency and durability of the drivetrain and they are available separately. Like the PBR shocks the C-universal fit both the Mad Force and FO-XX trucks.

View the C-universal driveshafts here

April 29, 2016

CSO 1/8th GT & Buggy 4.5mm aluminium wheel adapters

Coming from CSO are 4.5mm offset aluminium wheel adapters for 1/8th GT and off-road cars. The specific width of the adapters can greatly improve the cornering ability of GT cars, making for less understeering and thus faster corner speeds. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come laser-etched and in black, orange or blue colour.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

April 29, 2016

Video – Team Associated B6 introduction

Team Associated designer Kody Numedahl, who is attending the EOS season finale at the Nurburgring in Germany, talks us through his latest creation, the B6, which is making its competition debut this weekend.

April 29, 2016

Hobby Pro USA 24K gold-plated stainless steel screws

Hobby Pro USA have introduced their new 24K gold-plated stainless steel screws. Made from high-grade 12.9 steel for reduced wear and sporting a 24K gold-coating the 3mm fasteners are available as counter sunk or button head variant in six different dimensions and as 10-piece packs, covering most 1/10th scale applications.

View the button head screws here

April 29, 2016

Intech introduce revised ER-12M 2.0 ball differential

Coming from Intech Racing is a revised ball differential for the ER-12M 2.0 and ER-12M 2.0 Lite buggies. The new diff now features 14 ceramic diff balls instead of 12 carbide balls for smoother operation and less slipping. In addition, the 52T diff gear, male diff outdrive, and diff clutch spring have all been revised and will now be standard in the kit. These changes are meant to improve the performance of the ER-12M 2.0 Buggy with a smoother and easier to adjust ball differential. On top of this Intech offers a free exchange program for the old specification diff with customers receiving the revised diff when sending the old one to the national distributors.

Source: Intech Racing [intechracing.com]