Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Team Associated RC8 Factory parts Categories - Team Associated, Accessories, Off Road, Products - comments closed
Team Associated have released a number of Factory team parts for the drive train of their RC8 1/8th scale buggy. RC8 Stub Axles and Input Cups, they are strong and lightweight, and have been made in the USA out of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum. Reduce rotating weight by 55 grams when using the complete set of all three products Reducing rotating weight equals more punch, stronger brakes and more run time. Also released were a set of lightweight differential outdrives and shiny CV bones.
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Hot Bodies have released a number of general items beginning with these 1/12th scale dished wheels for both the front and rear of most 1/12th scale chassis’. High quality and running true, the rear wheels fit most 3-hole rear axles, while the front wheels fit most 1/12th scale front axles. Also for 1/12th scale chassis’ but working in any ball diff that accepts 3mm balls is this set of 12 ceramic diff balls. Enabling you to build the smoothest differentials possible, they allow a much smoother action than steel or carbide diff balls.
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More new products from Much More with the release of the premium long type end bars for 5-cell battery configurations. Available in gold or silver, in packs of 10, they allow easier access than standard short versions which will also prevents damage to your battery tube.
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
Aero Works Servo Connector Clips Categories - Aero Works, Radio Equipment, Accessories, Products - comments closed
Produced for aeroplanes but potentially useful for cars too, Aero Works have designed an easy and effective way to secure your servo wire connectors. The simple on and off design allows you to easily install and remove the safety clips and this new design eliminates any binding or crimping of the servo wire providing a secure and fast way to insure your connectors will not come loose. A simple and inexpensive insurance to protect your investment from disastrous results caused by a servo connector disconnecting.
Source: Aero Works [aero-works.net]
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Square made Tamiya TRF416 options Categories - Square, Tamiya, Accessories, On Road, Products - comments closed
Japanese company Square have recently released some new option parts for the Tamiya TRF416. Starting with this pair of C-hubs, they have been made from blue anodised machined aluminium thus adding stiffness to this area without adding much weight. Also for the front of the car is a pair of machined aluminium steering blocks, which like the C-hub parts, makes this area very stiff without adding much weight while giving the user the choice of a 3rd steering rod mounting point.
Source: Square [rc-square.com]
Monday, March 10, 2008
Reedy Battery Bars available in Bulk Categories - Reedy, Batteries, Electric, Accessories, Products - comments closed 
For greater consumer value, Reedy has announced that their high-current silver plated copper battery bars are now available in packages containing 30 bars. This bulk pack contains enough bars to assemble four 6-cell battery packs. The serious racer who purchases and assembles multiple battery packs at one time will love the simplicity that this bulk pack offers. Reedy Battery Bars are created with the finest pure copper raw materials and silver plating for minimum resistance and corrosion prevention.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Jaad Racing Tuned shock towers Categories - Jaad, Tamiya, Serpent, Accessories, Products - comments closed 
Jaad Racing have released some new additions to their Tuned Shock Towers range with new shock towers for the Tamiya TRF416 and the Serpent S400. Made from carbon fibre, there are new pieces for both the front and rear of both cars, with all providing more tuning possibilities with regards the shock absorber angle.
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HB Cyclone Hub Carriers & Spur gears Categories - Hot Bodies, Accessories, Off Road, On Road, Products - comments closed 
Hot Bodies have released 2 new items, for both their Cyclone D4 4wd electric buggy and for general touring car use. Beef up your D4 with these tough purple anodised aluminium front hub carriers, included with the Worlds Edition they are now available for the standard D4. Sold in a pair of 2 and supplied with purple anodised roll centre adjustment washers, they are available in both 0 and 13 degree versions. Also new from HB is a range of 64 pitch spur gears, available in one-tooth steps from 88 to 94 teeth and 101 to 110 teeth, so now you can select the ultimate gear ratio for your touring car, pan car or other racing vehicle.
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