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January 17, 2011

HPI Pro-Series tools

HPI’s line of professional quality tools feature solid aluminium construction, CNC machining, chunky handles with knurled grips at the tip end and laser-etched markings for instant size identification. The tips are factory-ground then hardened and black-coated for extra-long life and good looks and are easily replaceable. A full set of HPI Pro-Series Tools are available, with a complete range of hex wrenches in the most popular metric sizes for RC racers, nut wrenches plus flat and Philips head screw drivers, they’ve even got an body shell reamer. Store all your tools in the available Tool Pouch. It’s got plenty of room for all the Pro-Series Tools, plus bodyshell scissors and even a few spare parts.

Click here to see the different tips

January 17, 2011

MIP C-CVD kits to feature Snap Ring

MIP have announce that all C-CVD kits for 1/10 & SC vehicles have a new upgrade. In their quest to keep MIP products updated, all MIP C-CVD kits will start coming with the MIP Snap Ring combined with set screw lock that ensures no failure due to lost drive pins. This is a running upgrade so there are no changes in part numbers or prices on these kits.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

January 17, 2011

Xceed ZX onroad engines

Having introduced their own line of high performance offroad engines, Xceed have today announced their line of onroad engine. Featuring the highest level of manufacturing quality, Swiss made bearings, superb metals they are available in .12 and .21 versions. The ZX-12 3P-DS4 is a 3 port turbo .12 engine with 6.5mm carburetor and lightweight cooling head, while the 3P-DS4 EM is also a 3 port turbo engine, but this Edoardo Modified version features a selected ABC set and aligned conrod, tear dropping work on the sleeve, a lightweight crankshaft with silicone and a lightweight cooling head. For 1/8th onroad the ZX-21 7P-DS4 is a 7 port turbo engine with a 9mm carburetor, split type lightweight cooling head with 3-finned combustion chamber. The ZX-21 7P-DS4 EM is the Edoardo Modified version of the same engine selected ABC set and aligned conrod, tear dropping work on the sleeve, a lightweight crankshaft with silicone and split type light cooling head with 3-finned combustion chamber. All engines can be purchased separately or as a Powerpack with polished inline tuned pipe-system.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

January 17, 2011

HPI Baja SC TR-10 chrome wheels

Style up the Baja 5SC with these chrome TR-10 Wheels from HPI, mimicking the style used in full-size short course racing. These 10-spoke beadlock wheels not only look great, they also grip the tires in place securely and hold it in place in all sorts of tough racing conditions. The tire is held on with bead lock rings to keep it securely mounted on the wheel without the need for messy super glue. Made from tough high-impact nylon with metal reinforcements around the hex hubs for extra durability, they are available to fit the front and rear wheels in -4mm and -10mm offset.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

January 17, 2011

Serpent Cobra aluminium clutch shoes

New for the S811 Cobra from Serpent are these precision machined clutch shoes. Made from special grade aluminium they offer a smooth clutch action and good wear-rate and can be used as a complete set of 4 or mixed with the Serpent carbon clutch shoes.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 17, 2011

Shepherd Velox V8 ‘Eleven’ chassis

Shepherd have released some details on their upcoming Velox V8 ‘Eleven’ 1/8th scale chassis with the latest upgrade containing some nice features to lift it to the next level. Receiving the most attention, the rear end features a completely new rear anti-roll bar mount to ensure the best performance possible. Fixed directly to the rear bulkheads it now means no more tension stress on the ball bearings of the gear shaft, plus the position is much lower for an improved center of gravity. Ball-bearings eliminate possible play which results in a much quicker response. A new one-piece upper wishbone bracket gives additional stability and easy access for maintenance and also the radio plate and its mount are quite different. The new aluminium mount features a completely new flex system with a sliding bar fixed by ball bearings. The updated radio plate will be mounted on the sliding bar for optimized flex and to fix the radio plate and drive without flex only two screws are needed, removing the necessity to have two different radio plates ready. The single piece electronic tray features a laid down gas servo as well as the possibility to use a receiver box. Fixed by only three screws, all the electronics can be quickly and easily removed for maintenance. We can expect pricing information at next month’s Toy Fair in Nuremberg and shipping is expected in March.

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January 17, 2011

T.O.P. Photon thrust bearing & µ-Pro Sabre FD gear diff

T.O.P. Racing have introduced this optional one-piece thrust bearing for their Photon touring car chassis. The M2.6x6mm bearing will also fit other touring cars that use M2.6mm diff screws. T.O.P. also gave us notice of a new optional gear differential from µ-Pro Racing Products that fits directly into the Sabre FD chassis.

View the Sabre FD gear diff here

January 17, 2011

DnM Tech MRX-5 rear floating rack mount

DnM Tech have released this rear floating rack mount for the Mugen MRX-5. Said to offer smoother and more accurate movement of the rear body mount it also adds strength to the rear shock mount. Available in Mugen grey, silver and hard coated.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]