JConcepts have updated the size of their popular medium racing bag to accommodate an even wider range of vehicles. The size is centered around the popular Short Course Trucks and the bag can accommodate the complete truck with body and tires as a complete unit with plenty of room to spare for other race and hobby gear. When assembled, the inside boxes measure, 22.5”L x 12.5”W x 6 “H.
View another image of the bag here
Team Durango have released a number of new items including this fuel gun which offers super quick refuelling, with minimal fuel wastage due to overfilling your fuel tank. The fuel gun has a 200cc reservoir and features easy to read volume markings down the side and is made from tough materials, making it strong, reliable and durable. With its ergonomic design the fuel gun is easy to hold and easy to operate minimising the chances of a mistake by your pit crew even in the most high pressure races. For the DEX410 the new Flex Brace System allows you to tune the flex of the rear of the chassis. The set consists of a CNC machined aluminium rear brace that mounts to the side rails of the chassis with screws that pass through flexible rubber inserts. The flexibility of the rear of the chassis can be tuned by adjusting the tension of these mounting screws allowing you to tune your chassis flex for different track conditions. Finally there are two new flexfit caps in red and black which sport the TD logo on the front and Team Durango logo across the rear.
Acorn Racing have announced the signing of young Singapore talent, Dominic Quek, to its team. 9 year-old Dominic started RC racing at the age of 4½ years and used to racing against much older competitors, Dominic has exhibited his ability to compete despite his young age. He has traveled to take part in several international races, including the Czech round of the Euro Touring Series in 2010, the Reedy International Race of Champions in 2010 and 2011, and the 2009 Tamiya Asia Cup Finals in Bangkok, Thailand. As a relatively young company in the RC world competing against more established RC brands, Acorn Racing identifies with Dominic’s achievements and his “can-do” spirit and look forward to accelerating the next stage of his development with all of Acorn Racing Race Equipment.
Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]
New for the RX8, Xray have released this adjustable rear anti-roll bar set that allows you to quickly and easily adjust rear stiffness without replacing any parts. Featuring a CNC-machined roll bar body and anti-roll bar blades machined and precision hand ground from Hudy Spring Steel and that have also been specially hardened to provide extra long life and high strength. The set has two adjustable anti-roll bar blades that are locked in place by easily-accessible setscrews. The anti-roll bar is mounted to the rear bulkheads in precise ball bearings which ensure smooth action.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New brand ProSpeed have released information on their first product, the Optima K1 1/8th scale buggy. Designed from the ground up it features a rear kick up, easy diff access, captured CVDs, front or rear battery mounting and cab forward body.
View more details and images here
Serpent have introduced a full line of 48 and 64 pitch spur gears for electric touring cars. Super true running, they are made from durable nylon and are lightweight with 12 small and 9 large holes to make it easier to reach the cars motor mounts. The number of tooth is indicated on the gears and they are available in 64P in 4 tooth increments from 92T to 116T, while the 48P come in 3 tooth increments from 69T to 87T.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Motonica team driver and multiple World and European Championship finalist Robin D’Hondt has joined ABEC35, supported by Team F.V.S.S. in Italy. Robin already used ABEC35 Type-X ball bearings to get into the main final at the 2011 1/8th Euros in Luxembourg and is really happy with the increase in performance from the drivetrain.
Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]
Sweep Racing have announce that double Euro Touring Series Champion Jilles Groskamp has joined their team. The Tamiya TRF and Team Orion factory driver had this to say about the deal:
After some tests with the Sweep tyres I’m very excited to join the Sweep racing team. As a professional driver I spend many days testing new parts on the car and new electronics and good tyres are needed for this. It allow me to test my Orion powered Tamiya 417 in a perfect way due the fast and consistent tyres of Sweep racing.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
