Ielasi Tuned have announced the soon release of three new nitro engines. The range will include a 7-port .21 buggy engine as well as two all-new on-road sport engines, a .21 5-port and a .12 3-port. The engines add to the already existing high-performance competition line and more information about features and specifications will become available shortly.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
JConcepts have introduced the Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the TLR 8ight 4.0 nitro off-road buggy. The base of the six main suspension turnbuckles centers around a beefy 5mm square titanium base. The light-weight yet durable material is gradually machined down and tapers into a thread base design which accepts the rod ends featured in the kit. The unique JC set also features two additional turnbuckles, one for the throttle and one for the steering linkage.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of their company, Japanese nitro engine makers O.S. have introduced the Speed 21 XZ-B Spec.II Gold Edition engine. Based on the standard Spec.II the limited edition engine features a gold-anodised cooling head with black-colour lettering. Limited to 100 pieces World-wide the Gold Edition engine is available separately or including a Japan-made EFRA 2042 T-2060SC pipe.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
Horizon Hobby have introduced an ultra light bodyshell for the TLR 22 3.0 2WD buggy. Moulded from thinner polycarbonate material than the standard kit item the body is meant to scrub a good amount of weight for improved performance especially in Stock classes while the overall lower centre of gravity can also be beneficial when running on high-bite surfaces. Included in the set are the pre-cut body and rear wing, an add-on rear fin as well as mounting hardware, pre-cut window masks and a decal sheet.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
For those that are running Xray’s XB2 Dirt Edition 2WD off-road buggy in less-than-ideal conditions, Bezerk RC have introduced two new option parts to fine-tune the buggy for lower grip and bumper track conditions. First up is a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis that provides a healthy weight saving for Stock racers coming in at 87g while providing some extra flex if track conditions call for it. Also new is a lower tower to add much needed droop to the rear. This increases rear cornering grip and aids in bump handling ability. The tower has been lowered 5mm and geometry corrected so the shock angles remain the same. Made from 4.0mm carbon fibre the tower also looks good while adding strength at the same time. Other heights are also available for those that are in need of in-between sizing.
View the rear shock tower here
Yeah Racing have introduced a range of 3D aluminium fan protectors for motors and speed controllers. Coming in a total of four designs the fan guards offer a raised inner portion to create a 3D effect and they help protecting the delicate fan blades from becoming damaged by larger objects. Each of the four protectors is available in black, blue, orange, pink, purple or red colour with silver chamfered edges making for more visual impact.
GRP have introduced the new Micro and Cross 1/6th scale off-road tyres. Starting with the Micro tyre, the tread was designed for the use on clean or slightly dusty tracks with medium to high grip. Smaller sized blocks make for good traction and and an easy to drive car. The Cross was designed for sandy and dusty low to medium grip conditions with the tyre’s asymmetric design allowing to adjust the overall grip available. The tread offers additional outer ribs on one side – which is not visible in the above rendering – to increase side bite in loose track conditions. Both 180mm tyres are available in the dirt-specific S-series and sand/astroturf specific P-series compounds including inserts.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]
First introduced by Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai some weeks ago, Kyosho have now officially announced the forthcoming MP9 TKI4 high downforce bodyshell. Sporting larger and steeper angled rear sidepod winglets the body is meant to offer an increased rear downforce, making it ideal especially for bumpy and/or low-grip tracks. The body is a direct replacement for the kit part and it is available in a standard 1.0mm or lightweight 0.8mm variant.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
