July 17, 2012

Xceed XCE-3000 & 3100 servos

Xceed new range of Pro servos for onroad and offroad meet the highest demands in rc car racing, for speed, torque, materials used and pure performance. Intensive testing has been carried out in offroad on astro-turf, rocky and muddy conditions, in 1/10 on and offroad under race-conditions, and in 1/8 onroad in the fastest class of all on high bite tracks as well. These servo’s can withstand the rigors of high speed racing, and will make you finish races over and over again. Light, yet strong, anodized aluminium cases complete the overall superb looks.

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July 17, 2012

Meen Vejrak joins Team Ride

Thailand based Ride have announced that Meen Vejrak, 2012 TITC Winner, has joined their Team from the start of this month. The multi discipline top international driver will use Ride Tires, bodyshells and the complete range of Ride Accessories.

Source: Ride [rc-ride.co.jp]

July 16, 2012

Serpent Cobra zero steering blocks

Serpent introduces these machined aluminum zero steering blocks, or as some call them 0 degree aluminum spindles, for the full Cobra 1/8 line. Very durable, they are made from 7075 T6 aluminium, which has been anodized. The new part will create more on throttle steering, this will be very noticeable especially on corner exit. Fits all cars in the Cobra line.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 16, 2012

Capricorn Lab C02 lightweight shock set

Italian company Capricorn have released their new lightweight shock set for the Lab C02. The set includes ultra light delrin shock bodies, hard coated aluminium 5.8m uniballs and super smooth titanium shock shafts. Sold in a complete set of two shocks.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 16, 2012

Arrowmax MRX5 radio plate mount V2

Arrowmax have released version 2 of their radio plate mount for the Mugen MRX5. Machined from a single piece of brass it brings extra weight to the centre of the car, improving handling and corner-rotation. Comes complete with hardware as shown and is laser engraved with the Arrowmax logo.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 15, 2012

Exotek TC6TEK performance chassis conversion

Exotek have release their TC6TEK performance ultra narrow LiPo chassis conversion set complete with bushing supported hinge pin blocks for the TC6.1 or TC6. The new design incorporates heavy duty bushing supported hinge pin blocks, the same concept incorporated into other world caliber touring cars by Tamiya, Yokomo and Hot Bodies. The steel insert bushings insure ultra free suspension movement, no matter the arm angles. Newly designed 7075 heavy duty bulkheads are included and their shortened design allows for improved chassis flex. 4 heavy duty 7075 suspension blocks are included, FF-C, FR-C (split style), RF-XB (split style) and RR-D and the included blocks will give you 0 degree of front arm sweep and 3 degrees of rear toe. The chassis is made from 2.25mm USA made precision cut soft weave carbon fiber and at only 84mm wide the main chassis can better utilize lower ride heights for more aggressive cornering.

View the complete conversion set here

July 14, 2012

Hobbytech Spirit EP 1/8th brushless buggy

Seen at this year’s toy fair Hobbytech have released their new Spirit EP 1/8th scale brushless chassis. This high spec competition buggy features a narrow 3mm lightweight chassis plate design with optimal weight distribution and ultra low center of gravity. Other highlights include machined aluminium rear hubs and steering knuckles, hard coated shock bodies, lightweight aluminium front and rear adjustable toe-in plates, a 2 piece motor mount and carbon fibre shock towers.

View more chassis shots here

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