T-Work’s have produced this aluminium pinion gear holder for M1 pinion gears. Most 1/8th and Short Course electric motors are designed to use M1 pinion gears which fits onto a 5mm armature shaft. This convenient holder will take up to 10 M1 pinion gears and comes in black, red, orange and Tamiya blue. T-Work’s also makes the same pinion gear holder for 1/10th pinion gears.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
New for the Durango DEX210, Tresrey have released these aluminium front top deck mount buttons. Made from red anodised aluminium, with laser etched logo, they are a direct replacement for the standard plastic versions and bring an extra bit of bling to your chassis.
Alpha Plus and Ryan Lutz have teamed together to produce ‘The Lutz Edition’ Alpha Plus Engine. Based off the popular A852 model from Alpha Plus, the Lutz Edition has a few performance and cosmetic tweaks that give it a one of a kind look and feel. It starts at the top with the in-your-face hot pink signature cooling head sure to make you and your race vehicle stand out at the track. Drivers know that to race pink you have to be fast and that’s what this engine will ensure. The engine head itself is 2 fins lower than current Alpha Plus Models, providing 2 fins that wrap around the top of the crankcase to provide better cooling, while also boasting a lower Center of Gravity.
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For the RX8 Xray have introduced this aluminium servo saver with adjustable rod mount to allow quick and easy adjustment of steering ackermann with 4 settings available. Ultra-strong construction for increased lifespan and durability it has been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Better known as a gas onroad racer new Thunder Power RC signing JJ Wang is making a name for himself throughout China as one of the rising stars of modified touring car and EP offroad. The 14 year old has launched his EP career with a 4th place finish in the FWD class at this year’s TITC race. Stepping up his game, powered by Thunder Power RC, JJ recently won the EP 4WD Short Course Truck and 2WD Buggy classes at the Horizon Hobby Cup. JJ will run Thunder Power RC Z3R motors and batteries to power his 2012-2013 racing season in China and at various International and US electric/LiPo events. JJ had this to say:
I’m very motivated and excited to join the Thunder Power RC team. I think their products have very high quality and I’m looking forward to using them in the upcoming season.
Source: Thunder Power [thunderpowerrc.com]
Schumacher have a long history of supplying some of the best Off Road tyres and they are now pleased to announce that their new low profile slim cut Stagger is now available. This new version should be used when less bite is needed than a Mini Spike and more bite is needed than a Stagger Rib. It also gives slightly more initial turn in than the standard Slim Cut Stagger, which has a higher profile. Available in the great popular Schumacher compounds, yellow, green and silver.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Team Dualsky have signed the 2012 TITC Champion Meen Vejrak to their team. Meen will attend many international events around the world this year using the Dualsky Track&Field power system. As well as obtaining results he will use his many years of racing experience to help Dualsky test all of their new products and push the development of Dualsky products forward. Meen had this to say:
After I have tested with Dualsky recently, I was very impressed with the efficiency of Track&Field ESC, batteries and Z5 Motor. I am really glad and thankful to join the Dualsky team. And especially thanks to Mr.Orville, Mr.Lee and Mr.Chong who give me this chance. I hope we can achieve the goals together.
Source: Dualsky [dualsky.com]
Serpent have released this new nylon body support for the rear side of their 1/10 scale cars. Its made for 747 / 733, but will also fit the 411, and most other 1/10 EP and GP cars in the market. It prevents the body from folding inside when another car hits you from behind and also keeps the body better positioned and stable on the rear of the car. The set includes enough spacers to create the right length for most commonly used bodies and the height of the carriers is fully adjustable with applied M4x16 grub screw. The Serpent 747 will have mounting holes, but for other cars you will need to drill the holes as needed to mount it to the shock tower.
