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August 2, 2014

Xray introduce the XB8E 1/8th electric off-road buggy

Following a first teaser image Xray now officially introduce their latest 1/8th E-buggy class contender, the XB8E. Building on the successful XB8 platform and featuring an optimised weight distribution the XB8 has been long-term tested by Xray’s European Championship winning drivers such as Martin Bayer, Miguel Matias and Reno Savoya. The buggy is based on an all-new 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that sports strategically positioned milled-out section for optimised flex and lowest weight while re-designed composite side guards keep dirt and debris away from the chassis internals.

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August 1, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R8 Pro X brushless speed controller

The Vortex R8 Pro X is Team Orion’s latest “no limit” 1/8th scale brushless speed controller. Building on the proven R8 Pro the speedo features improved internals for lower internal resistance and a new housing with an aluminium lower case. In sum the updates allow for up to 220A constant current and 6S-compatibility even with fast 1/8-size motors. Other features include adjustable 6V-7.2V BEC voltage to make the most out of today’s high-voltage servos, a new fan protection system improves durability and a proven firmware makes adapting the ESC to various motor types easy. The controller is programmable using Team Orion’s optional programming box and compatible with sensored and sensorless motors.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

August 1, 2014

ZZRacing steel & ABEC3 bearing kits

ZZRacing have a bunch of new steel and ABEC3 ball bearings sets available. They come for a range of kits including the latest 3Racing, Awesomatix, Axial, GS, Mugen, Team Associated, Losi/TLR and Xray vehicles. The bearings are meant to run very smooth with exceptional long-life characteristics.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

August 1, 2014

Yuichi Kanai tests harder MP9 parts

Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai is currently testing some updated parts for the MP9 buggy platform on the form of harder compound front lower A-arms and a stiffer servo saver spring. The A-arms are meant to improve the stability of the car, meaning it tracks better while offering a more neutral feeling at the same time. The updated servo saver spring will also add to the feel of the car by offering improved precision on high-bite surfaces. Yuichi states that using the reinforced spring requires the use of a high-quality steering servo with ultra-robust gears. It is understood that the spring, once it hits the market, will come with a hex-type adjustment nut for easier spring pre-load adjustment. We have no information yet about a release date of the parts yet but we keep you up to date.

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August 1, 2014

RudeBits ZX6 carbon fibre & brass option parts

Rudebits ZX6 carbon fibre & brass option parts

UK carbon fibre and brass specialists RudeBits introduce new option parts for the Kyosho ZX6 4WD buggy. First up is a carbon fibre chassis separator and stiffener. The part adds rigidity to the chassis when running on high bite surfaces and it is also available as a brass part to add 32g of weight when conditions call for it. Also new are carbon fibre saddle pack and shorty battery straps that are made to replace the stock composite parts. All parts are available now.

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August 1, 2014

Schelle B44.2 shorty battery conversion kit

Schelle B44.2 shorty conversion kit

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce a shorty conversion kit for the company’s already available B44.2 aluminium chassis. Upon the release of the chassis in March, many racers took notice that an upcoming shorty pack conversion was built into the Schelle design. The Schelle shorty conversion design allows for lighter weight by shedding around 80g of battery weight going from a saddle pack to a shorty. Optimised component placement on the chassis gives the car almost identical weight bias to a saddle pack car, but now in a lighter and more agile package. The lighter weight also benefits jumping and landing, with the shocks carrying less weight on takeoffs and landings. The shorty layout is more mass centralised, with heavier components closer to the centre of the car which gives the feeling of faster and more smooth rotation through the turns. The conversion will be a limited edition with only two production batches. The first batch of B44.2 shorty conversions are available for pre-order now.

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July 31, 2014

Futaba 4PX 4-channel T-FHSS radio system

Following our initial feature about Futaba’s new 4PX some weeks ago the Japanese company now have more information and especially images about their latest flagship radio system available. Compared to the 4PKS-R the transmitter is 30 percent faster and around 15g lighter for ultimate response and comfort. A full-color TFT display with intuitive menus makes operation hassle-free and the synthesised voice for telemetry data option allows drivers to hear updates via the built-in speaker or headphones. An assignable button on the bottom lets users activate key features instantly by touching it with their body. Compatibility with T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST protocols gives drivers the freedom to use the 4PX with their favourite Futaba 2.4GHz receivers. Durable, long-lasting potentiometers result in improved, precise calibration and a micro memory card port allows to update the software and transfer models from one 4PX to another.

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July 31, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max4 III aluminium wing mount set

Arrowmax now have an aluminium wing mount set for the Yokomo B-Max4 buggy available. The mounts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and sport Arrowmax’ own honeycomb design to match the remainder of the company’s Yokomo aftermarket parts. The blue anodised mounts offer improved stability over the kit’s plastic mounts and also give a special factory look.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]