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January 3, 2019

Infinity IF18 optional universal swing shafts

To kick off the 2019 season, a World Championship year for 1/8th Nitro on-road, reigning champions Infinity have released new optional universal swing shafts for their IF18. The new front and rear shafts have had the 3×11.8mm pin position moved 90 degrees allowing for a more free drive transmission at high RPM and smoother suspension movement under high load. In the front, use of the optional shaft gives an increased steering feel while in the rear use of the new shaft increases traction and stability.

View the rear swing shafts here

January 3, 2019

Xpress Execute XM1 M-class 4WD touring car

Xpress have introduced their new Execute XM1 M-class 1/10th scale 4WD competition touring car kit. Based off of the XM1S entry/club-level kit, the XM1 features some competition-grade updates such as a carbon fibre double deck chassis for improved handling in high-bite track conditions as well as slotted shock towers for perfect alignment and titanium turnbuckles for a low weight. Other features include single-piece aluminium bulkheads, aluminium suspension mounts, an aluminium front spool, a rear gear differential as well as front and rear anti-roll bars, double joint CV-style front driveshafts and a ball-raced steering rack. The kit is rounded out by big bore aluminium shock absorbers.

View a list of the features and more images here

January 3, 2019

Arrowmax 2-in-1 tool base

Coming from Arrowmax is their new 2-in-1 tool base and parts tray specially designed for the use with 1/10th scale specific tools and wrenches. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in the company’s signature black and golden anodising, the tool holder features a centre parts tray surrounded by twelve machined pockets that can hold two 22mm handle, six 18mm handle and four 14mm handle wrenches. On the left side 4mm and 5mm holes can hold bullet-type connectors during soldering and the tool base also incorporates openings to hold two turnbuckle wrenches. The right side features spaces for Arrowmax’s multi shock clamp and other tools. The tool base comes in the company’s signature black and golden colours, without tools, and it is available now.

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January 2, 2019

Zero Tribe T4’19 & ’18 flex type shock stays

Zero Tribe from Japan have introduced new flex type shock stays for the Xray T4 2019 and 2018 cars. They are machined from Japanese high-quality carbon fibre and their updated shape provides increased grip and stability when running in high-grip track conditions. The shock stays utilise the standard kit geometry and they are available separately for the front and rear.

View the rear shock stay here

January 2, 2019

RC-Cox T4 aluminium bumper posts

Coming from RC-Cox and made for Xray’s T4 series of touring cars is an aluminium bumper post set. The CNC-machined and orange anodised parts will replace the standard composite items, making for increased durability and stability while adding a splash of colour. Included in the set are two posts an a pair of bushings.

View the installed parts here

December 31, 2018

FVSS Novarossi Meteora 3.5cc on-road engine

FVSS have announced the release of their Novarossi-based Meteora .21 nitro on-road engine. The latest creation of their team, the engine is based on a Novarossi extra long stroke engine and it is completely hand-tuned, to find a perfect balance between performance and fuel consumption. The engine uses high-quality components such as steel or optional ceramic bearings, as well as the newest piston and sleeve combo with the R4 ’18 conrod. The engine is available tuned for the use with 16 percent or 25 percent nitro fuel and also as pre-run-in version.

Source: FVSS [fvssshop.it]

December 31, 2018

Yeah Racing white 4.8mm ball cups

Coming from Yeah Racing are new white-coloured 4.8mm ball cups. They are of a tight yet free fitment and made of a long-lasting material. The ball cups are usable with all 4.8mm ball studs and they are available in 8-piece packs of 10mm, 13mm or 15mm of length.

View the other ball cup sets here

December 30, 2018

Muchmore Impact Silicon Graphene LiPo packs

Coming from Muchmore are two new Impact Silicon Graphene series LiPo battery packs. First up is the 7.6V 5500mAh LCG HV4 FD4 standard size battery pack for competition touring car racing. Only 19.5mm tall the pack weighs in at 235g and it is built from highest quality 130C LiVH cells for maximum performance in modified and stock racing classes. Also new is the 7.4V 4400mAh LCG Max Punch FD4 shorty pack. It measures 95.8×46.8×22.5mm, it is build from 130C standard voltage cells and weighs in at 192g, making it ideal for 1/10th buggy or formula classes.

View the shorty pack here