December 6, 2007

Losi Black Hooded Sweater

Losi Black Hooded Sweater

More new products from Losi, this time its the release of this black hooded Sweater which will keep you warm while staying cool this winter. Made from a heavy-duty 50/50 cotton and polyester blend, to reduce shrinking, the front features a Losi logo and an oversized pocket to keep your hands warm or for storage while the back also sports a Losi logo and the losi.com URL. Available in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


December 6, 2007

Losi Heat resistant Fuel Filter

Losi Heat resistant Fuel Filter

Team Losi have announced the upcoming release of these new heat resitant fuel filters.  Made from high-temperature thermal plastic, they feature the same micro filtering as the best aluminium filters, but without performance-robbing thermal conduction. Sold in a pack of 2 they will also always maintain a proper tune and engine performance, no matter how much fuel is in the tank.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]


December 6, 2007

Xray M18T Pro Micro Truck

Xray M18T Pro

Xray have announced the release of the improved and refined M18T Pro, a re-designed version of the popular M18T made with higher-performance racing in mind. The progressive design embodies an enhanced driving experience from the race-oriented high-performance graphite chassis and top deck, through to the lengthened wheelbase, the world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel driveshafts and much much more.

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December 6, 2007

Edit RC Caged Thrust bearing

Edit RC Caged Thrust bearing

Edit RC have released a new caged thrust bearing for use in the Hot Bodies Cyclone touring car which makes maintenance of your cars ball diff faster and easier. Designed for use in differentials with a 2mm diff screw, it replaces the thrust bearing plates and loose ball system supplied with the kit normally, meaning the balls stay in place during the assembly / disassembly process.

Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]


December 5, 2007

Trion 250mAh LiPo Cooling fan pack

 Trion 250mAh LiPo Cooling fan pack

Trion, makers of cooling fans and other electrical items, have released this LiPo cooling fan battery. Similar to their previous cooling fan pack, this is also very light (17g) but has more power, packing an adequate 250mAh while remaining very thin and flat. Supplied with a Futaba type socket to connect the fan directly to the power source, there is also a plug for charging. The pack has built in overcharge and excessive discharge protection circuits and a very small footprint of only 27.5 mm x 41mm x 7mm.

Source: Team Trion [team-trion.com]


December 5, 2007

New Era Firestorm Big block conversion

New Era Firestorm Big block conversion

If you have ever wanted to put big block power into your 1/10th scale HPI Firestorm truck, then New Era will help you do that with their newly release big block conversion. The kit which includes a billet aluminium forward engine mount, a billet aluminium rear engine mount and a steel throttle return spring makes installing .21 or larger sized engine very easy. It even fits bigger motors with the car shown in the pictures fitted with a pull start Ofna .28 engine.

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December 5, 2007

Corally New Generation F1

Corally New Generation F1

Team Corally have announced more details on their ‘New Generation F1’ that we showed you back in October. This car’s design is based on the World Championship winning 12X concept, resulting in an easy to work on high performance driving machine as well great part availability since most parts on this new F1 are interchangeable with the 12X. The New Generation F1 uses the World’s best materials and production methods which includes super tough and strong 3.2mm GRP chassis parts, 7075 T6 aluminium motorpod and graphite rear axle. This combines super low weight with high rigidity and durable on-track performance. It comes complete with mounted tires, F-type body and moulded front & rear wing.

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December 4, 2007

DJ Apolaro joins Twister Tires

DJ Apolaro joins Twister Tires

Twister Tires USA have announced that have agreed on a long term deal between current Serpent driver DJ Apolaro and Twister Tires. DJ, who finished 3rd at the recent US Open Fuel Sedan Nats, brings a lot of knowledge and experience to their growing company and together they hope that in the very near future DJ, along with Twister Tires, will grow to become an R/C household name.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]