Saturday, October 4, 2008
Manutech TC5 Brass battery plate Categories - Accessories, Products, Team Associated - 2 comments
Proj3kt Gr33n Racing and Manutech Inc. have come together to design and build a new Lipo weight for the Associated TC5. This weight is machined from brass and fits neatly into the TC5/TC5R/TC5F. The weight of the plate comes in at about 190 grams and features a number of battery slot sized extrusions that prevent it from moving around. This weight can accommodate many of the flat bottom Lipos that are on the market and has been tested and designed around the SMC 4000/5000, Trinity, Orion4800, Pro-match, Thunderpower 5000, and Reedy packs.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Xray Graphite ventilated brake disks Categories - Accessories, Off Road, Products, Xray - 1 comment so far
New for the XB8 and XT8, Xray have released these CNC-machined graphite ventilated brake disks. When using this graphite brake disk, it is necessary to use hardened steel brake pads (not included) by themselves without Ferodo fibre-style brake pads glued to them. All Xray graphite parts are CNC-machined in-house using state-of-the-art fully automatic German CNC-milling machines, ensuring the tightest tolerances and highest manufacturing quality. Manufactured from high-grade, custom-manufactured carbon graphite that is specially produced based on Xray’s own recipe and specifications.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Xray NT1 Lightweight Front Middle Shaft Categories - Accessories, On Road, Products, Xray - add a comment
For serious racers conscious of weight savings, Xray’s new optional front middle shaft is CNC-machined from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel, and has been strategically lightened by 50% compared to the standard front middle shaft. This shaft is highly wear resistant at contact points, helping to increase the lifespan of the shaft bearings and rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Friday, September 26, 2008
Xray T2 Alu Drive Shafts Categories - Accessories, Brand, Gas On Road, Xray - add a comment
More new lightweight parts from Slovakian company Xray this time with the release of Super-lightweight alu drive shafts for their T2 Touring Car. Available in 50mm and 52mm sizes the shafts are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and hardcoated for extra durability and stylish looks. The new design is up to 40% lighter than steel drive shaft and is recommended for use in the rear drivetrain. Precision-machined with highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC-machines the high-quality hardcoating is done at XRAY’s own inhouse fully-robotic hardcoating line.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
CUBE Racing has released new Low Friction Ceramic Balls to it range which they say have higher acceration, extended operate time, and reduced lubrication requirment. Made from high quality material for the ultimate performance they are available in 2.4mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, and 1/8″ ceramic balls.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Cube Racing Low Friction Spurs Categories - Accessories, Cube Racing, Products - add a comment
Cube Racing have been in contact to tell us about their new blue low friction spur gear series. These 64 pitch gears are available in 86T - 120T, and have been lightened and profiled for better performance making them suitable for 1/10th touring, 1/12th pan car as well as 1/10th buggy.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Xray T2 Lightweight Drive Axle Categories - Accessories, On Road, Products, Xray - 1 comment so far
Xray have released this super lightweight drive axle for the Xray T2, that has CNC-machined from world-renowned, top-secret Hudy Spring Steel. Strategically machined for toughness and light weight without compromising strength, this part reduces rotating weight by up to 35% over the standard outdrive.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Monday, September 22, 2008
Xray XB808 12° Alu Caster blocks Categories - Accessories, Off Road, Products, Xray - comments closed
Xray have released these 12° alu caster blocks for the XB808 which are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and hard coated for extra durability and long life. Lightweight block features ‘zero kingpin’ suspension geometry. The preset 10° caster block is integrated and non-adjustable. Combined with the XB808 front kick-up of 12° this block gives a total caster angle of 22° for increased steering and precision. Includes Xray composite bushings for super-precise and smooth steering action.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
