Kyosho have released their new McLaren F1-GTR Le Mans Team Schnitzer Mini-Z chassis. A low centre of gravity and high agility are the trademarks of the MR-02 chassis and it is combined with zippy performance and stunning scale looks. The combination of low height, low centre of gravity with mass concentration delivers the critical factors needed in an advanced racing machine.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Novak have released a pair of new team shirts featuring the slogan ‘Powered by Novak or Nothing’. Available in both orange and black the design is prominently printed on the front of a 50/50 cotton blended brown t-shirt, while on the black tee, tere is a Novak Racing cone displated on the lower back.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
DuraTrax have released a whiole range of DTX5000 NiMH Stick Packs offering longer run times than ever before. Ideal sport packs for cars, buggies, trucks and boats, the packs are available in 7.2V and 8.4V rated voltages and in flat, stick and hump configurations. Drivers can choose from different connector options, including Traxxas compatible plugs that make these batteries the perfect packs for their most popular models.
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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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Losi’s new differential refill kit is designed with the 8ight-vehicle owner in mind. These fluids are ideal for the original and 2.0 versions of the 8ight buggy and 8ight-T truggy. This economically priced kit includes silicone fluid in 2K, 5K and 7K weights and offers racers the convenience of purchasing three of the most commonly used weights of silicone differential fluid in one package.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Sanwa’s new SDX-801 is so small (40.5x21x26.5mm) it can be placed in any R/C car chassis without any problems and at the same time lower the cars overall weight and center of gravity. Due to the small weight of only 50g the SDX-801 is also perfect for today’s touring cars where left/right chassis balance is a huge problem due to racing with LiPos or 5-cell NiMH batteries which creates overweight on the electrical side of the chassis. Expect it to take 0.08s to turn 60° @ 6.0V, while at the same voltage, able to achieve 6.4kg/cm.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Kyosho have announced the release of their new Lazer ZX-5 4wd readyset. The pre-assembled chassis is loaded with a high-power motor and fitted out with a R/C system, even the body colour scheme is complete, just add charged batteries and the machine is ready for action. Kyosho’s design and construction is entirely focused on race victory, so this package makes the perfect partner for your first shot at EP off-road racing glory. Available now, there is a blue and black version set for release in August.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Xceed RC have released a number of new items including this camber gauge and body rivets. The camber gauge is great for quickly checking the settings on your 1/8th and 1/10th scale car, with the measurement showing clearly on both sides of the gauge. The nylon body rivets, which are available in black or white, are a simple and lightweight way to attach the body’s stiffeners securely to the body. Sold in a pack of 10 rivets.
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