Evo have introduced their new 6500mAh LiPo battery pack. Made using high-performance 110C cells the 2S 7.4V battery is ideal for high-power applications such as modified and stock racing and it utilises a grey-colour hardcase with 4mm gold-plated connector tubes. The standard-size battery sports dimensions of 139x47x23mm and it weighs in at a pretty lightweight 298g.
Source: Evo [evotechrc.com]
Kyosho have new option parts for the ZX6 and RB6 1/10th electric off-road buggies available. First up are heavy duty front and rear shock towers for the ZX6. Available separately the parts are cut from thick 5mm carbon fibre to improve durability and reduce flex on high-bite surfaces. Included with the towers comes suitable mounting hardware. Next up is an anti-roll bar set for the ZX6. It contains four swaybars of 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm and 2.0mm diameter, making it ideal for all high-bite surfaces such as carpet and astroturf. Included with the colour-coded anti-roll bar wires comes mounting hardware such as pivot balls, grub screws and shims. Last but not least is a set of aluminium battery posts and thumb nuts for the RB6. Machined from aluminium and coming gun metal anodised the parts replace the standard plastic posts and body clips with a more “factory” looking solution that also improves chassis stiffness as the alloy posts eliminate the flexing associated with the standard composite parts.
Available soon are Dynamite’s new Blue Thunder HP8 and Sport nitro fuels. Starting with the HP8 racing fuel, the juice was formulated by world-renown brand VP Racing Fuels and its 9 percent castor-enhanced blend will make for crisp throttle response without compromising internal component protection. The reduced oil content also allows the engine to achieve optimum operating temperature faster, allowing to fine-tune the engine with less warm-up time. The HP8 fuel is available in 20 percent and 30 percent nitro blends. Also new is the Sport fuel, developed by Ron Paris and formulated by VP Racing Fuels. A unique additive called ZX-7 provides over-lean indication protection, making it ideal for less-experienced users. On the track, if the engine is over-leaned, the driver will immediately notice that the car will hesitate during acceleration, indicating that it is time to pull in and richen the mixture. If the engine continues to run at these overly lean settings it will quit before damage to internal engine components occurs. Like HP8 the Sport fuel is available as 20 percent and 30 percent nitro blend.
Exotek have introduced new carbon fibre battery straps for the TLR 22 3.0 and Yokomo YZ-2 2WD buggies. Starting with the TLR part, the lightweight battery strap is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it comes with an alloy hinge plate for secure mounting. It was designed to work with the stock clips and posts and also the optional Exotek twist nut post set and the stronger carbon material keeps the stock battery stops from slipping.
T-Pro have announced the soon release of the new Harabite tyre in the ultra soft XR-T5 compound. The tyre’s tread is of a small pin design with double width centre and tied outer portion pins for balanced forward and side bite especially on hard packed dirt surfaces. Moulded using the T5 ultra soft XR compound the tyre comes in handy especially on slick tracks and in cold ambient temperatures while still maintaining a good wear rate. The Harabite will become available in the fourth week of March.
Source: T-Pro [tproracing.com]
Serpent have released a first teaser for their forthcoming Cobra SRX8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Doing away with the former S811 name in favour of calling the buggy the SRX8 suggests that the vehicle had undergone a certain redesign. Detailled information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for late March/early April but getting a first taste of the new buggy will be possible at the upcoming Silver State and Neo16 race events.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 crawler is a side receiver box mount. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it relocates the somewhat bulky receiver box to the side of the chassis for improved climbing performance. The mount is usable with the standard Axial receiver box and available in the four colours of green, silver, red and black.
VBC Racing have introduced new option parts for the Firebolt DM and RM buggy as well as the WildfireD08 touring car. Starting with the buggy part, new is a gear differential set with aluminium outer case. The set includes all needed parts including heat treated outdrives, metal cross pins and internal gears as well as shims and seals. The metal diff promises higher durability and it fits the Firebolt DM, DM2 and RM buggies.
