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August 6, 2012

Exotek FGX aluminium option parts

Exotek Racing introduce two new option parts for 3 Racing’s FGX formula chassis. Available are a rear inner camber mount link and a rear alloy hub set. Starting with the inner camber link mount the set includes a CNC-machined mount and longer turnbuckles making for improved camber gain. The parts also allow for an adjustable roll centre by using spacer to raise or lower the mount. The second new part is the alloy rear hub set that features two vertical ball stud locations. The design allows for adjusting the camber link length to alter camber gain performance. Included are two black anodised rear hubs.

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June 8, 2012

HKS Hobby FGX F1 chassis conversion

HKS Hobby has released a new conversion for the FGX F1 chassis. It feature a 2.5mm carbon chassis and 2.0mm carbon upperdeck, as well as carbon upper rear arms. The chassis has a different battery mounting position for better weight distribution and combines the use of the Tamiya F104/F103 front end with the independent rear suspension of the FGX. The result is a very durable and stable F1 chassis that can perform on many different kinds of surface.

View more images of the conversion here

May 16, 2012

3Racing F1 wings & JLB03 Type A body

3Racing’s new High Downforce lexan front wing for direct drive F1 chassis, fits the Tamiya F103, F104, their own F109 and soon to be released F113. The front wing has been designed and tested for the purpose of performance under racing conditions. The replaceable airfoil part of the wing is made of clear polycarbonate while the main nose part is made of impact resistant composite plastic providing the necessary structural integrity.

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March 6, 2012

Mckune Design MD-FGX carbon fiber conversion

Mckune Design is pleased to announce the release of the much anticipated MD-FGX carbon fiber conversion kit for the 3Racing FGX Formula 1 RC car. The MD-FGX conversion kit allows the use of either standard or shorty 7.4V LiPo batteries. Other features include tunable chassis flex with a regular and stiff tie plate, carbon front wing mount, new standoff location for motor clearance and the ability to run the FGX optional aluminium motor mount, front weight and aluminium steering rack. MD-FGX is available as a complete kit or the chassis and top deck assembly can be purchased separately. Both the chassis and top deck assembly are a direct replacement for stock FGX parts.

View more images of the conversion here

March 1, 2012

Exotek FGX-EFX F1 chassis conversion kit

Exotek Racing introduce the EFX chassis conversion for the 3Racing FGX Formula 1 car. Included in the kit are new top and bottom chassis plates cut from 2.25mm carbon, double-layer nose section, lowered front upper/inner arm mounts and new battery holders for “shorty” and normal-size LiPo battery packs. The conversion allows for two different servo positions to adjust weight bias. Enlarged bottom cutouts for improved motor cooling while the narrowed side chassis profile makes for improved chassis roll and reduced cornering scrub. Included are also two lighweight shock ball mounts, alloy posts and quality hardware.

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June 15, 2011

Yeah Racing TC6 & S Zero battery straps

Yeah Racing release the LiPo & Sub-C battery straps for Team Associated’s TC6 and 3Racing’s S Zero electric on-road chassis. Specially designed to securely fit the battery to the chassis the black Velcro strap sports the yellow Yeah Racing logo for easy recognition.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 25, 2010

Lars Hoppe to race the Sakura Zero

Lars Hoppe, the 2006 DHI Cup winner has signed a contract with LMI Racing that will see him drive the Sakura Zero from 3-Racing this season. Also using LMI Racing parts and the electronic components from GM Racing, Lars will mainly drive 1/10 EP in the winter time, but will also do some LRP Challenge races during the summer.

Source: LMI [lmiracing.com]

January 22, 2008

3 Racing Losi Micro-T Extended version

3 Racing are now offer a graphite conversion kit to extend the Team Losi Micro-T for Micro-Desert Truck use. The new extended version is 6 inches long and the conversion is achieved using a new upper deck and main chassis made from graphite, along with a plastic material upper radio tray and specifically designed bulkhead.

Source: 3 Racing [3racing.com.hk]