HB TC Shock Complete Set
Available as standard on the HB Cyclone TC, get any Cyclone dialed with these latest spec touring car shocks from the HB factory racing team. Designed to perfection and ideal for getting your car set up for any track or driving style, the silver shock body is threaded for minute ride height adjustments, using the black aluminium adjustment collar. Purple anodized end caps finish off the shock assembly and look fantastic on any racing car, while the bottom of the shock uses a single o-ring design for minimal friction. Supplied with a selection of shock ball cups and rod ends to allow you to make the shock long or short to obtain the ideal mounting position.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
Friday, January 23, 2009
Nosram Pure Evolution BL motor
The motor that won the 1/12th scale World Championships on its debut, Nosram release the all new Pure Evolution brushless modified motor. Essentially the same motor as the LRP X12, this Pure Evolution is the successor to the proven Storm Evolution motors. Designed for maximum power and highest possible top speed in top-level modified racing, it uses state of the art components like the all new world champion XTEC X12 competition teardown, PreciSensor system, extra-thick copper winding and a special low-resistance design, which makes this motor extremely powerful and efficient. Available in 3.0T, 3.5T, 4.0T, 4.5T, 5.0T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Friday, January 23, 2009
Reedy 35C EFRA/BRCA LiPo Battery
Due to EFRA’s regulations for LiPo batteries being different regarding dimensions from that of ROAR, Reedy is pleased to announce the release of 35C standard and saddle pack batteries specifically for the European market and for clubs that use EFRA regulations as well as those set forth by the BRCA. Even though the battery dimensions are smaller and capacity is reduced slightly, the 35C rating remains the same, resulting in world-class power for all racing classes.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
King Headz 8ight 2.0 front tower
King Headz, the metal optional parts specialists, have created a new CNC machined front shock tower for the Losi 8ight 2.0. These shock towers have been machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and then anodised, which offers a huge increase in strength and rigidity over the original parts.
Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Xray lines to get 2009 upgrade
Xray have sent us this image, which is also on their website, outlining that three cars in their range will be getting an update to 2009 specs. Cars getting an ugrade are the XB808 buggy which was released at the Nuremberg toy fair last year, the NT1 200mm touring car which hasn’t had many updates since its release 2 years ago, and finally the XT8 which has been updated since its release back in early 2007. We expect some details to leak out prior to their unveiling at the toy fair in 2 weeks, and we will bring you that information as we get it.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Xray XB808 Diff Bearing Collar
New for the XB808, Xray have released this pair of aluminium collars to provide even spacing between the bearings in the front & rear diff bulkhead blocks. With capturing screws tightened, both bearings are strengthened in the block so they can support more load thus improving bearing life span.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Protoform Cup – Announcement
CML Racing, together with Protoform, have announced the Protoform Cup, and indoor electric event to be run on the 25th and 26th of April at the Maritime Raceway in Kent, England. Expected to attract many top on road racers from both the UK and Europe, it will be open to Pro Mod, Stock 10.5, World GT and 1/12th scale classes, with entry opening later this week.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
RC Racing – Series 3 Episode 3
Episode 3 of the third series of RC Racing, shown in Europe on cable channel Motors TV is now online and can be watched in the player above.
This month we concentrate solely on the 1/10th World Championships from Thailand – we have all the action – from 6 cameras!! – of the first “A” Final, an in-depth interview with teenage sensation Elliott Harper a look behind the scenes of the event and we get the views and opinions of every touring car world champion; as well as all the news and views that have made RC racing the no1 rated show on Motors TV!
Source: RC Racing [rcracing.tv]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
