Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on.
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The organizers of the 2010 Snowbird Nationals were in contact to let everyone know that they have finalized all the details for next years event and that everything is official for the 16th running of this great event. Taking place from the 26th to the 31st of January, it will once again be held at the Radisson Resort in Orlando, Florida. The rules and classes are expected to be announced around October with the entry for the race opening in November. More information is on the official site now, with a new race site going live in the coming months.
Check out the official Snowbirds site here.
View the event’s promotional video here
Italian company Picco, most famous for their engines, have started a new line of optionals called ‘P-Zero optional parts’. Their first product is this lightweight transmission kit for the Mugen MRX-4 1/8th scale, the same car company head Alberto Picco used to win the recent Worlds warm up race. The set, which can also be used with the Kyosho M3 (apart from the solid rear axle), includes the front and rear axles, 4 wheel nuts, 2 front drive cups, the rear solid axle and a set of 8 shims. All parts are made with high quality material and accurately machined to ensure the best match with the current drive shafts. The P-Zero line will also soon include a 1/8th scale on-road clutch, but more details to come on that later.
Source: Picco [teampicco.com]
Ultimate Racing have presented their new range of Pro Racing bearings to satisfy the needs of the most demanding drivers. All bearing kits have been manufactured to optimize the efficiency of all the cars moving parts, minimizing friction. Each bearing comes with 2 different seals, the internal one is made of steel in order to minimize the friction and the external one of rubber, with a new design developed by their tech department, that seals the bearing from water and dirt while still running free. Available as full sets for Associated, Mugen, Kyosho and Losi buggies, they have been lubricated with a high grade Teflon grease.
Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]
Nosram have released the Racing Starter box Evolution, a specially developed robust and lightweight starter box. Tested and developed by their Worldwide factory team, the new upgraded starter box features a higher positioned starter wheel for faster and more comfortable engine starts. Suitable for starting competition engines from .12 – .32 (2.11 – 5.24ccm), it is driven by a powerful oversized big block 750 motor that is powered by two 7.2v stick packs or an external 12V power supply.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Craft RC have added a new body template to their product line, with the addition of new Mugen MBX-6 stock body skins. Designed by professional designers, the decals are available in 22 different designs, and are available for a whole gaggle of the most popular buggy shells on the market. Pre cut, they are made from top quality material that is easy to apply, fuel resistant and will stay good a long time.
Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]
Hudy have announced this pit apron for mechanics to keep them clean while wrenching. Lightweight nylon for high strength and durability, and featuring a modern look with full-color graphics, it has been made with high-quality European materials and craftsmanship. It features two purpose-designed pockets to accommodate long engine-tuning screwdrivers, and two large pockets for standard equipment and accessories that a mechanic needs. Adjustable straps with nylon locker make the apron super easy to adjust.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
JConcepts have given the Mugen MBX-6T the Illuzion treatment with the release of the their new Hi-Flow body. With its tough overall look, combining the “black out” headlight and grill treatment with recessed windows and roof line, the Hi-Flow is indeed best in show. Its styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original MBX5-T body that made it a racer favorite. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized features and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.
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