March 22, 2013

Xceed hardware box, Centax tools & Nitromax

Xceed hardware box, Centax tools & Nitromax

Xceed have introduced a number of new items including a larger version of their very popular hardware boxes. The large one fits really well in most popular trolley bags and is ideal for larger items such as offroad shocks and springs, or nylon and metal parts for various other equipment. The hardware boxes are made from a very strong plastic and the lid can be closed really well. Other new items include a centax clutch adjustment tool to adjust the spring tension net on various on road clutches. Xceed have also released a stand for their previously available tyre gluing holder to make it easier. Finally for event organisers there is 2 new Nitromax floaters for 16% and 25% to check the legality of fuel. Comes complete with the bottle and cap.

View the other items here


March 22, 2013

KM Racing H-K1 Meen version

KM Racing H-K1 Meen version

World Champions KM Racing have released a Meen version of their H-K1 to commemorate their victory back in November. The full option kit will come with blue anodised aluminium bulk heads and the option of mounting the steering servo to the main chassis or top deck. Other included part include new high efficiency brake disk, rear body height adjusters, front anti-roll bar system, aluminium servo horns, full set of anti-roll bars and spur gears and will have the customers name engraved on the chassis plate. Available on April 8th.

View more images of the chassis here


March 21, 2013

ProTek RC Pit Caddy

ProTek RC Pit Caddy

ProTek RC have released their new Pit Caddy which features two large sides with several convenient pockets for storing all of your tools and gear. Three four-inch outer pockets are perfect for housing glow igniters, temp guns, and glow-plug wrenches while ten smaller loops inside the Pit Caddy neatly hold your tuning screwdrivers and hand tools needed for on-the-fly adjustments. Finally, it has two drawstring pockets for securing your fuel bottles so that they won’t accidentally tip over during transport.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]


March 21, 2013

EcoPower Electron 610 AC charger

EcoPower Electron 610 AC charger

EcoPower’s Electron 610 AC charger can do it all, at an affordable price. Charge at up to 10-amps, set five adjustable profiles and charge all popular types of RC batteries (Lipo/LiFe/NiMH), the computer controlled Electron 610AC features a built-in power supply so users won’t have to invest in an additional unit to power their charger. Multiple charge modes let you choose between ‘normal’, ‘fast’ and ‘storage’, giving you flexibility when you’re at the track. The Electron 610 AC can charge up to 6S battery packs and has an internal lithium cell-balancer making it one of the most versatile chargers in it’s price range.

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March 21, 2013

Mugen MBX7 graphite front steering plate

Mugen MBX7 graphite front steering plate

Mugen Racing have released this new optional graphite front steering plate for the World Champion MBX7 Nitro Buggy. This new plate will improve steering response and durability and will be available shortly.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]


March 21, 2013

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro details

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro details

Shepherd have released an image and details of the final design of the soon to be released and completely revised Velox V10 Pro. The re-designed front end features a ball-raced wire anti-roll bar, a narrower differential, new lower and upper wishbones, a carbon body mount support and a very small aluminium servo saver. The front lower arms can be mounted in two different positions using some eccentric inserts to adjust the roll-center, a unique feature in this class. Additionally the front shock tower has been updated to suit the latest geometry-changes of the shock position for a better steering response.

View more details here


March 21, 2013

SWorkz S350 shock towers

SWorkz S350 shock towers

SWorkz new black power series lightened 7075 front and rear shock towers are now available for their S350 buggy. Made from 5mm thick 7075 aluminum, the designers have calculated the perfect balance between weight and strength. They are even lighter than the standard S350 shock tower and with all the new shock position and rear upper arm holes you will be able to bring your car to next level.

View the rear shock towers here


March 21, 2013

Xray XB4 rubber o-rings

Xray XB4 rubber o-rings

Xray have released these rubber o-rings in size 12x1mm suggested to use for Xray XB4 shock absorbers in the upper cap to prevent the shocks from leaking. Sold in a pack 10.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]