February 13, 2014

Flash Point nitro racing fuel

Flash Point nitro racing fuel

Available soon from Mugen Seiki USA is the new Flash Point nitro racing fuel. Specifically developed for today’s nitro racing engines and coming with a special lubrication package to prevent excessive engine wear, the fuel uses only first generation methanol and nitromethane. Good for the use in on-road and off-road cars the juice comes in several specifications and bottle sizes.

Source: Mugen Racing [mugenracing.com]


February 13, 2014

Azarashi RB6 Pholc bodyshell

Azarashi RB6 Pholc bodyshell

Available soon and a limited edition only is this Pholc bodyshell from Azarashi. Made for the use with the Kyosho RB6 and also mountable on the Tamia TRF201 XR and XM as well as the X Factory X-6 Cubed the body is of a flowing design that sets it apart from the current breed of somewhat edgy cab forward bodyshells. The shell is usable on mid and rear motor buggies and becomes available by the end of February.

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February 13, 2014

GForce X Weight Gauge

GForce X Weight Gauge

GForce soon have their X Weight Gauge available. The device helps to measure and adjust the weight distribution of a wide range of vehicles such as pan cars, touring cars, buggies and trucks. Four independent scales measure the wheel load of each of the tyres while the main unit displays the wheel load, total wheel load as well as the front to rear and left to right weight distribution. The device also displays the ratios making it easier to achieve a certain value. The X Weight Gauge is set for a March release.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]


February 12, 2014

Xray 2-in-1 Winter Jacket

Xray 2-in-1 Winter Jacket

Xray now have their brand-new 2-in-1 winter jacket available. The water-resistant jacket is perfect for autumn and winter weather conditions and will keep you warm during outdoor races. It consists of a removable internal soft shell jacket and outer technical waterproof jacket. For warmer conditions either the internal soft shell or outer technical jacket can be worn individually. For extreme cold and winter conditions, both parts transform into a single cold weather resistant jacket. Both sport the Xray logo while the outer features two front side zipped pockets, an internal audio player pocket as well as an adjustable hood. The jacket is available in all popular sizes from S to XXXL.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 12, 2014

RudeBits B5 LiPo battery holder

RudeBits B5 LiPo battery holder

RudeBits introduce this optional LiPo battery holder for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Made from high-quality carbon fibre the mount replaces the kit’s composite brace with a cooler looking and more rigid part. The LiPo hold down is useable with the rear motor B5 and all relevant battery configurations.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]


February 12, 2014

Hudy aluminium rear wing shims

Hudy aluminium rear wing shims

The Hudy aluminium rear wing shims are designed to replace standard plastic shims with a cooler looking and more durable alternative. Currently available in silver and orange colour the parts are of a heavily machined design that reduces weight and adds a certain bling factor. The shims fit many 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles as well as off-road and on-road bodies and wings.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


February 12, 2014

Xray T4 graphite 1-hole A-arms

Xray T4 graphite 1-hole A-arms

Xray introduce new graphite composite material lower front and rear A-arms for the T4 touring car. The harder and very lightweight graphite material gives improved traction, easier handling, and decreases tyre overheating under high-grip conditions. The arms feature a single shock mounting position and integrated anti-roll bar mounts while retaining the same size and geometry as the standard material 1-hole suspension arm. Included are 4 holes for the optional graphite reinforcement plates.

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February 12, 2014

Atomik Red 550 BL motor & 120A ESC

Atomik Red 550 BL motor & 120A ESC

Atomik introduce the new Red 550 sensored brushless motor and 120A sensored speed controller. Starting with the motor, the power unit is especially designed for the use with 1/10th 4WD short course trucks, it is available as 4.5T and 7.5T variant and compatible with Traxxas’ VXL-3s speed controller, making it a good update for brushless TRX models. As for the controller, the 120A rated unit comes pre-wired with 12AWG wire and EC3 connector, it includes a 200mm sensor wire and works both with sensored and sensorless motors. The motors and controller are available separately or as combo including the 4.5T or 7.5T motor.

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