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January 7, 2013

iRacing reverse type clutch

iRacing have introduced their own reverse type clutch for 1/8 and 1/10 on road cars. This configuration where the flywheel is flat and the clutch shoe has been tapered gives a progressive feel and a better more consistent engagement. The system includes a hard spring that gives plenty of punch also on high grip tracks and the set comes complete with flywheel, centrifugal shoes, reverse plate, clutch shoe, locking nut, cup, spring, bearings, etc. The clutch bell from the 1/10 version is compatible with Xray NT1 and Serpent cars.

View the 1/10 clutch here

January 7, 2013

T.O.P. stabilizer bar sets

T.O.P. Racing have introduced two new optional stabilizer bar sets for the latest Sabre FD and FD2. They are fully compatible with the current range of Photon and Photon EX stabilizer bars. The 1.2mm sets include one for the Sabre FD (Front/Rear) and for Sabre FD2 (Rear).

View the other roll-bar set here

January 5, 2013

AKA sign Ryan Cavalieri & re-sign Jared Tebo

AKA sign Cavalieri & Tebo

AKA have announced the signing of current 1:10 Double World Champion, Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri and the re-signing of past World Champion, Team Kyosho’s Jared Tebo for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Drivers of this caliber have their choice of tires to run and we could not be happier that they both chose to race with AKA tires for the coming two seasons. Both will play a vital role in advancing AKA’s 1:10 tire program in 2013 as well as improving AKA’s already dominant 1:8 tire program. AKA look forward to working with both Jared and Ryan to further advance our tire and accessory programs over the next two years.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

January 4, 2013

Bittydesign Striker-SR 2.0 body

Bittydesign have introduced the new Striker-SR 2.0 190mm body which has been developed over the past months, with several tests on the “RC Landia” Italian Indoor facility. The result is a really fast bodyshell that combines steering efficiency together with the highest rear stability. It comes supplied with a big EFRA spec rear wing, however the body is not EFRA homologated, that provides the best balance between the front and rear of your car. Produced and sold only in a lightweight 0.75mm version, it comes complete with decals, windows masks, protection film and screws to fix the wing.

View another image of the body here

January 4, 2013

Capricorn TE01 option parts

Capricorn have released some new option parts for their TE01 EP touring car. First up is the new aluminium double steering horn with bearings which replaces the original plastic steering horn to ensure more accurate steering and increased durability. Capricorn have also released a titanium turnbuckle set which is 12 grams lighter compared to the standard steel turnbuckle set.

View the turnbukcle set here

January 4, 2013

X-Factory X-60CF stadium truck

X Factory have released their new X-60CF stadium truck, an all carbon fiber Conversion Kit which transforms an AE T4.1 or T4 into a mid-motor X-60CF. A second Kit is also available to convert an existing X-60 to the new carbon fiber version. The new X-60CF has been seen testing at races all over the United States for three months now, and Team drivers love it. Both X-60CF Kits are complete with everything needed to convert the T4.1 or T4 to the new mid-motor truck or to convert the X-60 to carbon fiber. The conversion for the AE truck includes the great JConcepts designed and supplied body. The Kit to convert an X-60 is the lowest price Kit X-Factory has ever sold because so many parts are carried over; most drivers will do this conversion in less than two hours. The T4.1 conversion usually takes a bit over two hours.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

January 4, 2013

Atsushi Hara joins A-Main Hobbies & Protek

A Main Hobbies have announced that two-time World Champion, Atsushi Hara, will be racing for A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC. For the 2013 season, Hara will be racing with ProTek’s Supreme Power LiPo batteries, Prodigy chargers and ProTek’s complete line of RC accessories. “Hara’s presence will elevate our race team. He is one of the most complete RC racers and an all-around good guy. We are excited to have him race for us. His decision to compete with ProTek RC products is a testament to the brand’s quality and heritage,” said A Main Hobbies CEO Kendall Bennett. Hara’s first race with A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC will be the Reedy Race of Champions held at West Coast RC Raceway in La Mirada, California. “I’m excited to be on the A Main Hobbies race team and to be competing with ProTek RC equipment. A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC have been leading the industry, which was important in my decision,” said, Atsushi Hara.

Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]

January 3, 2013

Sweep Racing 1/10th Square Armor tire

Sweep Racing have released their second 1/10 buggy tire called the Square Armor. These new rear tires are developed for outdoor racing in Europe and come in four compounds, silver, blue, red and white. Team driver Reno Savoya helped develop the tires for better forward bite and traction on dusty surfaces. Available in late January.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]