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July 11, 2012

F.V.S.S. bearing grease

F.V.S.S. bearing grease provides great protection to your bearing by maintaining lubrication and adding an extra barrier that helps block dust/dirt to reach the deep groove. This grease is a light white and capable of performing at temps between -50°C to 150°C and ensures incredible smoothness, extending the life of your bearing. The grease is supplied in a syringe which makes it super easy to apply. The syringe holds 1 oz (19 g) of grease and ships as pictured minus the ziplock bag which includes a rubber sealing tip.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssshop.it]

July 10, 2012

Kevin Pignotti wins Race2theWorlds contest

Kevin Pignotti from Italy has won the first Race2theWorlds contest. With over 1000 racers and gamers involved in this contest, the R2tW has become the single biggest R/C event ever. Kevin Pignotti is now preparing himself for to collect his big prize, the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to join the IFMAR 2012 World Championship Electrics 1:10 in the Netherlands on the 25th of July. The 16 year old said ‘it’s like a dream coming true’ and he hopes to do well at the 2012 IFMAR Worlds. For sure, it is going to be very interesting to see how well this young talent (without any prior experience in electric racing) is going to perform on World class level amidst the best of the best in R/C racing.

Continue reading the announcement here

July 10, 2012

HPI Ford Fiesta WR8 Flux RTR

To partner the super-cool WR8 3.0 World Rally Championship replica, HPI Racing have also got a Flux-powered electric version that is tuned for tarmac rally fun and excitement. The WR8 Flux has all of the tough drivetrain components of the nitro version, however it’s powered by a 4000Kv Flux Vektor motor and your choice of 2S or 3S LiPo battery. It’s ready to fly over jumps and blast down the street right out of the box.

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July 10, 2012

Kyosho Inferno & Plazma tuning options

Kyosho have released this gun metallic anodized radio tray connector plate made of high quality aluminium for the Inferno MP9 TKI3. This option part is not only adding some bling to the car, it is also a useful setup tool allowing you to adjust the flex of the car in this area to your likening. Also from the Japanese company for their Plazma Ra 1/12 scale pan car are these center shock springs. Available in the hardness of soft, medium and hard they are a must have to setup the car at the race track.

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July 10, 2012

Xray NT1 pre-assembled brake pad set

For the NT1, Xray have released this factory pre-assembled brake pad set for consistent and precise braking. High-precision, ultra-efficient steel brake pads are CNC-machined and precision ground on both sides for an ultra-smooth surface finish to guarantee maximum braking efficiency. The brake pad backing plates are heat-treated for maximum lifespan. Special high-grip brake pad material is specially bonded to backing plates for high resistance to generated heat build-up. Sold as a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 10, 2012

Arrowmax 64 pitch pinions

Arrowmax have released a full set of premium-quality pinions in 64 pitch. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and hard coated they are both tough and lightweight. Available in a full range from 17T – 52T.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 10, 2012

T.O.P. Photon EX options

Some new parts for the Photon EX from T.O.P. with the release of this optional alloy camber link plate with 1.75mm offset. This new part allows the driver to fine-tune the camber link position and thus camber gain characteristics. Also new is a 7075-T6 aluminium tie rod set, this strong lightweight option would is a must for those weight cautious drivers. The set consists of six 30mm tie rods and a 15mm tie rod.

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July 9, 2012

Associated RC8.2e RS RTR buggy

The RC8.2e has already been proven as a winner after TQ’ing and winning the 2011 Sidewinder Nitro Explosion in the capable hands of Ryan Cavalieri. With the RC8.2e RS RTR you can now have this high level of performance in a Race-Spec Ready-To-Run. It comes loaded with the performance features you’ve come to expect from the Race-Spec line like the powerful Reedy 2000kv brushless motor, waterproof XP SC1300-BL brushless electronic speed control and XP 2.4GHz radio system, just to name a few. The RC8.2e RS RTR is the perfect way to get into the 1:8 scale Buggy class, and also has the benefit of having many Factory Team parts available for you to take your 1:8 scale dreams as far as you want.

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