New from Flash Point comes an anti-slip pit mat. Offering a size of 60x120cm the mat is lightweight, durable and easy to clean and it is ideal to protect the pit table and working space while the material and structure keep small parts and tools from rolling off the table. The black colour mat also features the Flash Point R/C logo in the bottom right corner.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
Mugen Seiki have introduced the new MBX7TR nitro and MBX7TR Eco electric truggy kits. Both sport many high-end improvements in suspension, steering and drivetrain to further increase the trucks’ performances. New to the 7TR are 16mm front and rear shocks that improve traction and feeling on high grip conditions. The new shocks are also outfitted with new 1.4mm shock springs to reduce chassis roll, increase traction, improve jumping and add stability on bumpy tracks. The kits are also based on a new 3mm A7075 hard anodised chassis with increase side bends to up strength and to give a more precise felling on all surfaces. The MBX7TR uses the E2129 front upright which has a trailing axle position to improve overall steering and the steering Ackermann plate from the 7R buggy is also included in the 7TR to add more adjustability. The servo saver spring was also update to the E2316 to improve the precision of the trucks steering dramatically while the drivetrain has been changed and improved with the use of a new universal style driveshaft for both the front and rear of the truck as this greatly improves the feel of the truck on bumpy surfaces. The universal driveshafts will make the overall drivetrain much smoother and will spin with less friction. Both kits will hit the stores soon.
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Arrowmax have introduced a set of Honeycomb design chassis droop blocks. They offer Arrowmax’ signature Honeycomb design and are 20mm high, allowing for precise suspension droop adjustment while looking cool at the same time. The lightweight blocks come gun metal anodised to match the remainder of Arrowmax’ Honeycomb tools an they sport laser-etched writings for easy identification.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
New from Yeah Racing comes a 40mm high-speed cooling fan for a range of applications. Offering dual ball bearings, a high airflow and 2S LiPo compatibility the fan is ideal for motor cooling duties in touring cars but also for off-road vehicles. The fan comes pre-wired with a 250mm long connection wire equipped with a standard JST connector.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Italian company Hot Race have announced the forthcoming release of a new line of 1/8th buggy tyres. First up will be three different treads, called Miami, Bangkok and Rome, named after milestone cities in Hot Race’s history, that will be on show at the World Indoor Championships at IBR Padova. The tyres are ready to hit the market at the beginning of January 2016 and more details will be available soon.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
Tekno have announced the release of IFMAR and EFRA legal fuel tanks for their NB and NT line of 1/8th nitro off-road vehicles. Made for the NB48.3 and NT48.3 kits, the new tanks include a mechanism for securing and sealing the fuel line entry, making them IFMAR legal, and they also feature redesigned supports for the tank lid. The new fuel tanks are now also stronger and more consistent while remaining compatible with the original NB48 and NT48 vehicles. The tanks are available in a 125cc size for the buggies and 150cc size for the truggies.
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Traxxas have introduced their all-new X-Maxx electric RTR monster truck. Starting with a white sheet of paper the X-Maxx is not just a bolstered-up E-Maxx but a totally new, and larger, design based on a modular 4WD chassis with the interlocking design keeping the motor and gear drive together as a unit to virtually eliminate gear-crunching chassis flex. Also the design provides easy access to critical components, making any needed maintenance or repairs a snap to perform. The all-new motor mount design cradles the motor so it can’t flex on the mount while gear mesh is held firmly in place by keyed pins.
Seen for the first time at the recent IFMAR 1/10th Buggy World Championships JConcepts now officially introduce the Warrior bodyshell for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The design is focussed on the unconventional 8-window cab with rollcage details with an unique split front window, protecting the cockpit from the occasional aerial assault of lap traffic. The rear upper pods are pronounced, heavily drafted and blended to the chassis side-guard covers, allowing plenty of electrical clearance inside the shell. The body is an experienced racer too, featuring useable vents positioned throughout providing air-intake or escape packages for the skilled and crafty driver. Fully committed, the Warrior body features cut-lines for either Team Associated 3 or 4 gear transmission layout and the body package contains two 6.5″ Finnisher rear wings with cut lines and pre-dimpled locations for drop-fit mounting on the Team Associated B5M. Masks are included for all forward and side facing window panels and JConcepts decal sheet round out the package.
