Made for the Hot Bodies D413 1/10th 4WD buggy is this suspension arm cover set. It includes four inserts for the front and the rear lower A-arms to replace the standard composite parts with items of higher rigidity. Running less flexible arms can be beneficial in high ambient temperatures and on very high bite surfaces as stiffer arms result in improved steering precision and slightly reduced overall traction.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]
RB have a new pit towel available made from soft micro fibre. Measuring 50x100cm and coming in grey or orange colour the pit towel is very compact when folded and not only protects your work space’s surface but it also comes in handy when cleaning parts.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
The latest re-release kit from Tamiya is the 1982 Super Champ 2WD buggy. Another icon of Tamiya’s early “scale-ish” buggies, the now Fighting Buggy 2014 called vehicle is based on a 2.5mm fibre glass double deck chassis, it features an independent trailing arm front suspension, a mono shock rear suspension and a plastic ABS bodyshell with aluminium roof. Subtle improvements to the suspension and drivetrain parts make for better durability, allowing to use more modern power systems to propel the buggy. The kit is set for a release in October.
Source: Tamyia [tamiya.com]
Made to replace the standard composite steering plate on the Yokomo B-Max4 III is this blue anodised aluminium link from Arrowmax. Milled from strong yet lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium the part offers improved durability and a more direct steering feeling.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Seen for the first time some days ago Sweep Racing now officially introduce the Revolt 1/8th buggy tyre. Sporting a newly designed tread to providing minimum tyre ballooning during acceleration for a precise driving feeling, the tyre sports a pair of centre pins that are completely connected at the base of the inner V-shaped pattern for maximum forward bite. The unique W-shaped tread of the Revolt provides smooth or aggressive steering feeling depending on the rotation direction. The pin size of the tyre is a little bit smaller than with the Square Armor and its height is as tall as the company’s Battle Star 2.0 with less spacing between pins for improved forward bite while providing smoother cornering feeling thanks to the optimal pin flex that also makes for longer tread life time.
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Yeah Racing introduce three new Hackmoto XTA series brushless stock racing motors. The second generation Hackmoto motors feature a gunmetal anodised aluminium can, high-purity copper windings, high-power neodymium magnets as well as an aluminium endbell for improved heat dissipation. Venting holes further reduce the running temperatures while the Xtreme Timing Advance system allows for precise and step-less timing adjustments. The sensored motors are available as 10.5T, 13.5T and 17.5T variant.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Serpent introduce the Cobra-E 1/8th electric truggy kit. Based off the race-proven nitro version the electric-powered variant, previously only available as a conversion kit, features a narrow 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with carbon fibre shock towers, 3-diff drivetrain, and spring steel transmission parts. Big bore aluminium shock absorbers, rigid suspension parts and an angled steering system make for superior on-track performance while being easy to adjust at the same time. Longitudinally mounted 2S LiPo battery mounts and special chassis stiffeners round out the chassis package. Included with the kit comes an aerodynamically shaped truck bodyshell.
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Reds Racing have a steel flywheel for the Quattro off-road clutch system available. The flywheel has been specifically developed to provide smoother acceleration out of the corner while improving handling on rough and loose conditions for more consistent lap times. Furthermore the flywheel slightly increases fuel mileage and it makes for a more consistent idle and thus easier carburettor tuning.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
