TQ R/C & Hobbies

Available soon from JConcepts are these Finnisher wing buttons for the RC10 buggy. Wing mounts, typically a plastic unit, can strip easily while trying to tighten the assembly. With the Finnisher aluminium wing buttons and threaded 4-40 holes, bearing down on the set-screw is easier and helps maintain a more standardised position during racing. The buttons, built in a familiar pattern for JConcepts, include a pass-through hole with chamfered edges on the hole exit for a smoother build with the wing wire. Available in blue and black colour options the buttons also fit other (vintage) buggies with wire-type wing mount.

Available now from AKA is the Impact Evo tyre range for 1/10 off-road buggies. Designed to fit AKA’s Evo wheels the tyre features a dense small square lug pattern with offset lug rows in the centre of the tyre to deliver maximum forward traction and good wear characteristics. The two outer rows of lugs are parallel to create a circumferential groove at the edge of the tire to give the tyre very predicable side bite. This allows the car to rotate in the centre of the turn while still feeling very stable and predictable entering and exiting the turn. Available in soft and super soft compounds as tyre with red insert or as pre-mounts on white or yellow Evo wheels.

Yaiba Racing introduce the Ver.2 rear bulkhead assembly for the Kyosho RB6. Designed to fit the mid motor variant of Kyosho’s World Championship winning buggy, the new bulkhead is of a 2-piece design with a red anodised camber link plate and a black anti-roll bar and shock tower mount. The design allows the direct use of Kyosho’s anti-rollbar set while the separate camber link plate makes for easier setup and maintenance. Weighing in at around 19g the bulkhead mimics the kit’s suspension geometry for a drop fit without the need to adjust existing setups.

After teasing the release during the week Team Associated now released full details of the forthcoming B5 and B5M buggy. Starting with the rear motor B5, the kit builds on a slim composite chassis optimised for the use with 2S LiPo saddle or shorty packs. The speed controller and receiver compartment sit right behind the battery, in front of the gear box for optimised weight distribution. The gearbox features stronger gears and a ball differential with 14 carbide balls while the slipper clutch is of the VTS design for improved adjustability.

Made for Team Durango’s 210 series vehicles are Exotek’s new Type B RR aluminium suspension mounts. Machined from high quality material and coming gold anodised the parts are made for the Type B chassis of the DEX210, DESC210 and DEST210 and they sport a slimmer profile for easier hanger swaps and a lighter weight. Available are standard and low roll centre mounts as regular and +0.5 toe-in variant for added rear end bite.

Yeah Racing have new heatsink fan mounts for 540-size electric motors available. Coming in blue, black and gun metal colour the mounts are CNC-machined from aluminium and offer mounting patterns for both 30mm and 40mm fan units. The design allows to adjust the distance from the motor as well as the angle of the fan making it ideal for touring cars, 4WD buggies and 4WD short course trucks.

VP Pro has announced the addition of a new tread pattern named ‘Turbo Trax Evo’ to their 1/10th 4WD off road buggy front tyre range. The Turbo Trax Evo offers plenty of contact for consistent traction on a wide range of racing surfaces and it is available in three compounds for various conditions.