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O.S. Max-R21 3.5cc club-level nitro on-road engine

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:14 PM PST

Available now from O.S. Engines is the Max-R21 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant is based on the championship heritage of the R2102 engine and delivers a perfect blend of power and value for 1/8th on-road racing. Its crankshaft and piston/liner are designed with premium performance and easy maintenance in mind, which makes it an ideal choice for beginners. This engine is upgradeable with high-performance O.S. Speed parts, letting drivers realise their full winning potential.

Features:
– The perfect power plant for rookies and club racers
– Newly developed crankshaft and piston/liner with the capability to upgrade later to a Spec-class performer
– RP7 Turbo glow plug
– 8.5mm carb reducer
– Speed flywheel collet
– Exhaust seal ring
– Dust cap set

Specifications:
– Displacement: 3.49cc
– Bore: 16.08mm
– Stroke: 17.20mm
– Practical RPM: 4,000-44,000
– Power output: 2.71 hp @ 32,000rpm
– Weight: 350g
– Includes: RP7 Turbo glow plug, exhaust seal ring, 8.5 mm carb reducer, dust cap set

Source: O.S. Engines [osengines.com]

Imbue MBX8 +4mm shock mounts & arm stiffeners

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:03 AM PST

Coming from Imbue and made for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 buggies are updated +4mm shock mounts and front arm stiffener bushings. Starting with the rear shock mounts, the updated +4mm extended mounts for MBX8 and MBX7 based vehicles offer thicker hard anodising for increased wear resistance, radiused step down for greater durability and a longer mounting ball for reduced bind. The mounts are machined from high-quality aluminium and include two M3x30 mounting screws and locknuts.

Also new are the updated front arm stiffer bushings. Installed between the two legs of the front control arms, these bushings offer increased stiffness and durability of the front arms on Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 buggies. The bushings are machined from 7075 aluminium, come hard anodised for wear and they weigh in at under a gram each.

Source: Imbue [raceimbue.com]

Kyosho MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition buggy

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 07:27 AM PST

Kyosho Europe have introduced the Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition 1/8th nitro off-road buggy kit. The car is based off of the previous TKI4 kit and includes a number of option parts, as run by the Kyosho factory team, such as HD-treated shock bodies, lightweight shock bushings, aeration shock caps, 1.3×8 shock pistons, serrated wheel nuts, a short hard front shock tower, hard front upper A-arm mount, HD-treated aluminium differential gears, 17.5 degree C-hubs as well as a 47T main gear and new-style brake pads. The kit will hit stores very soon.

Included option parts
– HD-coated shock bodies front and rear (IFW470-01/IFW471-01)
– 1.3×8-hole pistons (IF347-138)
– Serrated wheel nuts (IFW472GM)
– Front shock stay short type hard (high mount)(IFW464)
– Front upper suspension holder (high mount) (IFW466)
– Light weight diff bevel shafts (IFW467)
– 17.5 degree front hub carrier (IFW468)
– 47T spur gear
– Light weight shock bushing (IF346-04LB)
– Brake pad (IFW473)
– Aeration shock caps (IFW469)

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

ReVtech Team 2-cell & 4-cell Lightning charge leads

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 06:10 AM PST

Coming from Trinity are two new ReVtech Team Lightning charge leads for 2S and 4S LiPo battery packs. The 2-cell variant is about 60cm long and it features Hi-Amp gold-plated 4mm bullets on the charger side and 5mm bullets on the battery side, both offering a tighter fit for higher amp carrying capacity. A black wire braid covers the wires completely and a custom logo shrink wrap makes for a custom look. Also new is a 4-cell variant with 4mm bullets on the charger side and a Deans-style T-plug on the battery side. The about 68cm long harness comes with a blue wire braid, custom logo shrink wrap and like the 2S variant it fits most high-end chargers.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

Xray XB2 graphite front wing mount

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:22 AM PST

Xray have introduced a graphite front wing mount for the XB2 series of 1/10th 2WD buggies. The CNC-machined mount is made from high-quality carbon material and it includes all needed hardware. The optional wing will be mounted in a low and more forward position which helps to fine-tune the aerodynamics for improved cornering and jumping.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Scorpion Platinum Series 3400mAh shorty LiPo

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:32 AM PST

Coming from Scorpion is their new Platinum Series 3400mAh 2S shorty LiPo battery pack. It measures 92.8×46.5×18.3mm, weighs in at 136g and it is built from high-quality 65C cells, making it ideal for both competition modified and stock racing. The hardcase pack utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors and it is available now.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

Reds Racing clutch retainer & heavy duty ball bearings

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 02:47 AM PST

Reds Racing have released their new clutch retainer kit for TLR and Tekno vehicles as well as heavy duty clutch bearings. Starting with the clutch retainer, the set includes an alloy steel washer and high-quality screw that allow to use the Reds Racing Durabell and Tetra clutch systems on TLR and Tekno RC kits. The set captures the bearing and clutch bell to keep everything in place, even in the event of a bearing failure. Also new are 5x13x4mm heavy duty metal-shielded clutch ball bearings. They are made in Japan and offer exceptional durability even in severe racing conditions.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

Maxim Laverychev takes Russian Touring Car title

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 02:36 AM PST

The Russian Electric On-road Nationals were held in the city of Vladimir recently and it was Maxim Laverychev who took the title in the premier Touring Modified class. Denis Zuykov came in 2nd while Nikita Ignatiev completed the podium result in 3rd.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

RCSS EB410 Next Level 6-hole Cheater shock pistons

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 02:02 AM PST

RC Speed Secrets have introduced their new Next Level 6-hole Cheater shock pistons for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy. The CNC-machined delrin pistons are of a 2x 2.0 + 4x 0.9mm 6-hole design and they are made to offer more grip and a pillowy soft feel through the rough stuff, keeping the buggy’s tyres on the ground longer than stock pistons. They are recommended for the use in the rear with 1.7 front pistons and 450cSt to 475cSt oil all-round. The pistons come as pairs and are a direct fit on the EB410.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

GL Racing GLR 1/27th scale RWD chassis kit

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 01:52 AM PST

Coming from GL Racing is their new GLR 1/27th scale RWD chassis kit. The mini-size car utilises a design comparable to a 1/12th scale pan car, making for a low centre of gravity and low weight with the rear end sporting a tri-friction grease damper system, an aluminium alloy rear sub frame and a ball differential with 64 pitch gears. The front end is made up using carbon fibre, alloy and composite parts and that all is connected by a 98mm wheelbase carbon fibre chassis. Other features include a steering crank with built-in servo saver, a full metal gear servo with partial alloy casing and a side link system for maximum rear axle traction. The kit is rounded out by a Hobbywing brushless speed controller that is programmable with an optional program card.

Source: GL Racing [gl-racing.com]