X-Factory line of black upgrade parts
X Factory announces a new line of black anodised upgrade parts to fit the full range of X-Cars and, in some cases, many other brands of off-road 1/10 vehicles as well. All are designed by X Factory’s chief engineer Paul Sinclair and this new line kicks off with four great items and will be expanded soon as Paul designs new parts. First up is the new battery stand-off kit. Four black aluminium pieces fit under the standard CF battery strap to raise the posts for ROAR-maximum height batteries. Includes mounting studs & four black low-profile lock nuts and fits the X-6 Squared & X-60. Next is the motor plate, the same as the standard aluminium plate for X Factory’s 4-Gear transmission, but it looks a whole lot better in black. The new servo mounts fit the X-6 Squared, X-60 and most 1/10 AE cars. Finally the black wheel washers are just dialed, and fit most 1/10 off-road cars with 3/16” diameter axles.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
DuraTrax 1/8 Deluxe Hauler bag
The DuraTrax 1/8 Deluxe Hauler bag features a tough nylon exterior and three large drawers that hold a 1/8 scale, 1/10 scale or Short Course vehicle, with plenty of room remaining for your transmitter and other accessories. The drawers are made of super-strong corrugated plastic, not cardboard. The large back pocket carries your pit mat or set-up board, while the top compartment is great for holding tools and small parts. The 1/8 Deluxe Hauler Bag transports easily with a retractable handle and smooth-rolling wheels. Dimensions: 24.4” high x 23” wide x 18.9” deep.
Source: DuraTrax [duratrax.com]
Friday, August 27, 2010
Team Associated TC6 touring car
Having got the World Exclusive on the new TC6 at the World Championships in Burgdorf back in June, Team Associated have released full details on their new electric touring car chassis. Designed to take full advantage of all the latest technological advances made in 1:10 scale electronics, the TC6 has been optimized to use all of the benefits offered by brushless motor systems and LiPo batteries. The engineers behind the doors of Area 51 have been hard at work developing the TC6 to blend the best qualities of high performance and adjustability without sacrificing durability or ease of maintenance.
View more details and images here
Friday, August 27, 2010
HPI Nitro Star F3.5 Pro buggy engine
HPI have released their Nitro Star F3.5 Pro engine, which has been developed especially for off road racing. The HPI engraved oversized cooling head has been drilled and lowered over the crankcase for maximum heat dissipation and keep the weight as low as possible, fitting on top of a separate Turbo combustion chamber. A finned black-coated crankcase design not only adds strength and rigidity but will also help cool the engine. The F3.5 Pro is a 5 port 3.49cc ABC engine and has been optimised for performance and durability without compromising on run time. Tested with the HB and HPI Racing teams with great success this is an engine that can win at the highest level at a price that’s ultra competitive.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Cube Racing Performance 5600 & 5200 LiPo packs
Cube Racing have released their new Performance 5600mAh 50C 7.4V stick pack and 5200mAh 45C 7.4V saddle pack. Mounted in a carbon pattern hard case for safety, these competition packs claim to offer great performance and long lasting power.
Friday, August 27, 2010
T-Works TRF416 spool drive cups
New from T-Works for the Tamiya TRF416 and 415 are these spool drive cups. Made from CNC machined Delrin the drive cups are light weight yet durable, while the covers are made from aluminium for extra strength. Sold in a complete set of 2.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Friday, August 27, 2010
RC Devil Burdock high end crawler wheels
RC Devil have announced the release of their new high end crawler wheels with dynamic low centre of gravity named Burdock. Using a revolutionary concept, the wheels are filled with 3mm lead balls, which automatically move with gravity to the lowest point in the wheel, resulting maximum grip and no oscillation caused by abruptly stopping the tire like in pendulum systems. The weight is variable weight by using more or less lead balls while wheel adapter uses distance shims for variable offset, with a possible offset on one wheel of 5mm. All metal parts have been manufactured from T6 7075 aluminium, with polycarbonate transparent discs for interior view in the wheel. The weight of the wheels without lead balls and tire is 125g, while the total weight of a wheel including lead balls and without tire is 245g. Available in wine-red and venom-green.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Futaba 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS computer radio system
New from Futaba this easy-to-program 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS computer radio system puts spread spectrum technology within affordable reach for car, truck and boat drivers. It offers all the dependability advantages of 2.4GHz control, along with three proportional channels and a 4th channel for special mixing. Frequency-hopping technology eliminates interference, resulting in worry-free operation.
Thursday, August 26, 2010




















