June 17, 2011

CSO RX8 double belt tensioner

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CSO release another optional part for Xray’s RX8 1/8 scale on-road car, this time in the form of a double belt tensioner. Constructed from a 3mm carbon plate and designed for the use with two belt tensioning pressure pulleys the new design is more adjustable and features better anti-vibration characteristics.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


June 14, 2011

CSO LAB-C801 clutch bell pinions

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CSO have released these new clutch bell pinion gears for the Capicorn LAB C801 car. Machined from high quality hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, they are available in 19T, 20T, 23T, 24T & 25T.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


June 8, 2011

CSO LAB-C801 clutch bell

CSO LAB-C801 clutch bell

CSO products have released this new clutch bell for the Capricorn 1/8 LAB-C801 on road car. This high quality clutch bell has been made form hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, which at only 3.7g is lighter than the original kit version.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


May 21, 2011

CSO Xray & Tamiya options

CSO Xray & Tamiya options

CSO Products have released some new parts for different cars in the Xray range as well as the Tamiya touring chassis. Firstly for the Xray T3 & T2, there is a pair of hard coated steel 52mm swing shafts. These are also available for the Tamiya TRF417 & 416 in 44mm versions. For the RX8 there is a pair of hard coated steel rear wheel axles, which have been lightened and come with wheel nuts for a secure and more true wheel mounting, but can also be used with the standard quick release levers. Finally for the RX8 are some lightened 6mm and 8mm aluminium collars for the middle and gearbox shafts.

View the other parts here


May 10, 2011

CSO RX8 aluminium clutch bell

CSO RX8 aluminium clutch bell

More new items for the Xray RX8, again from CSO, who have produced this lightweight aluminium clutch bell. Made from hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, it is lighter than the original kit version, weighing in at only 3.3 grams. This new clutch bell claims to be more efficient and offer improved acceleration.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


May 9, 2011

CSO RX8 suspension arm holders

CSO RX8 suspension arm holders

More new parts for the Xray RX8, this time from CSO Racing products who have released these new aluminium front upper suspension arm holders. Made from lightweight black anodised 7075 T6 aluminium adds extra strength to this vulnerable area of the car.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


May 7, 2011

CSO RX8 hard coated aluminium pulleys

CSO RX8 hard coated aluminium pulleys

CSO have produced a full set of pulleys for the new Xray RX8 1/8th scale on road chassis. All pulleys are made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium and then hard coated, with the side disc featuring holes for reducing weight but also allowing debris to exit from the teeth. There is a 24T front one-way pulley, 18T middle shaft inside pulley, 29T front side pulley, 18T rear side pulley and a 20T brake disc holder pulley. The 18T middle shaft inside pulley is different from the original in that it can be fixed on the updated CSO steel shaft by set screw instead of e-clip for quick and easy replacement.

View the 18T middle pulley mounted here


April 24, 2011

CSO RX8 clutch pinions

CSO RX8 clutch pinions

CSO Racing have introduced a line of clutch bell pinion gears for the Xray RX8 1/8th scale. Made from 7075 T6 hard coated aluminium, they will be available in 15T, 16T, 19T, 20T & 21T versions to allow you to fine tune your clutch for all different tracks.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]