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June 23, 2010

RB double filtration fuel filter

RB have designed this high capacity fuel filter with double filtration. The filtration takes place twice using the smallest filter available and the filter’s extra 2.3cc leaves a big fuel quantity close to the carburetor that helps avoid the engine from flaming out when the car is upside down for too long. Delivered with its nylon holder, tube holder, dust protections and all the necessary fasteners to secure the assembling on the car. Available in orange or ice grey color.

View the filter’s internals here

June 23, 2010

Hudy cable with LiPo connectors

New from Hudy is this simple Tamiya battery connector with LiPo connectors. This optional cable will allow the use of LiPo batteries in the company’s On-road starter box and Off-road starter box.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

June 17, 2010

Picco Boost combo package

Picco have announced that their Boost 21 buggy engine is now available as part of a combo pack at a very interesting price. The 3 port ABC engine, which features a lightened crankshaft with silicon paste as well as an over-sized turbo head insert is now bundled with the company’s EFRA 2046 exhaust system in this nice Boost combo packaging.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

June 17, 2010

Capricorn LAB E-01 BC .12 engine

New from Capricorn RC is their balanced-ceramic E-01 engine. Featuring a new hand tuned lightweight and balanced crankshaft and piston liner set, it sports a new crankcase with the Capricorn logo molded into the side. This high performance .12 engine also features ceramic bearings and is expected to be available shortly on their website and through official Capricorn distributors.

View images of the engine internals here

June 17, 2010

Cobra RC Losi clutch shoes

Cobra RC have released these new 7075 aluminium clutch shoes for the Losi 8ight. Anodized red, this set of 4 shoes comes complete with 2 full sets of clutch springs, one set of 4 in 25 degrees and one set of 4 in 30 degrees. Available now.

Source: Team Cobra [cobrarc.info]

June 14, 2010

Xray 808 air filter cover

New from Xray for their 808 chassis is this optional molded composite cover that protects the air filter and is recommended for muddy and rainy conditions. The cover is a direct fit for the 808 low-profile air filter assembly.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 4, 2010

Byron Fuels appoint Australian distributor

Site sponsors Byron Fuels would like us to inform our Australian readers that RC Tech Supplies, Helensvale, Queensland has been appointed the Byron Fuels Distributor for Australia. According to Marc Jensen, Marketing Manager of Byron Originals in Ida Grove, Iowa USA “Demand for Byron Fuel has been strong in Australia for quite some time. We have looked at several potential distributors and only RC Tech Supplies can provide both distribution of our RACE Gen2 Car Fuels and full distribution of our highly popular AERO Airplane Fuels and Rotor Rage Helicopter Fuels.” Dave Ruddell of RC Tech Supplies is the Byron Fuel contact at RC Tech Supplies and the initial supply of Byron Fuel should arrive in Australia mid July of this year. RC Tech Supplies can be phoned at +61-7-5665-7286 or emailed at sales@rctechsupplies.com.

Source: Byron Fuels [byronfuels.com]

June 4, 2010

Robitronic LiPo glow starter

Robitronic have released this 1S 3,7V 1200mAh LiPo glow starter with charger. Identical to that released by Dynamite last week, this lightweight design has enough power for more than one race weekend, with the integrated LED showing the condition of the plug. Supplied with the wall charger, it easily plugs into the 2.5mm charging jack on the rear of the handle for convenient charging.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]