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March 8, 2011

Kazuya Tanaka signs for TecnoPower

Rody Roem’s emerging engine brand TecnoPower has signed big name driver Kazuya Tanaka from Japan. The deal, brokered through national distributor Hirofactory, sees the reigning Japanese National champion and Kyosho factory driver run the Italian made engines. Having already run the motors in testing he is happy with the stability, reliability and believes there is much more torque and top speed than his previous engines.

Source: TecnoPower [tecnopower-motor.com]

March 8, 2011

HPI Blitz aluminium rear hub carrier set

New from HPI, this aluminium rear hub carrier set replaces the stock nylon rear hub carriers on HPI Blitz, Firestorm and E-Firestorm trucks. They are heavy-duty parts that provide the extra strength needed for high performance driving. 0.5 degrees of toe-in is machined into the hubs so you can tune your rear toe angle to 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 degrees to help dial in the suspension feel to track conditions. These rear hub carriers are machined from billet aluminium to exact HPI factory dimensions for a perfect fit, anodized and laser etched for easy identification. Each set includes left and right hubs, high efficiency ball bearings, bearing crush washers, pivot balls and washers for suspension geometry adjustment.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

March 8, 2011

Hot Bodies 21XZ-B Hara Edition engine

As revealed at this year’s toy fair Hot Bodies have released their new 21XZ-B Hara Edition engine. Based on the O.S. Speed motor that Hara used to take a close 2nd place at last year’s World Championships in Pattaya this limited edition engine features a new lighter crankshaft, modified to improve response and improve torque. It has then been DLC coated for better fuel flow and increased durability. The low center of gravity cooling head is also new, featuring limited edition graphics and finally the latest version black anodised carburetor is included, with a 6mm venturi it gives an excellent balance of power and fuel economy.

View more engine images here

March 7, 2011

Mugen Racing sign JJ Wang

Mugen Racing are excited to have JJ Wang signed up for their 2011 race team. The 13-year old from California is an up and coming young driver who recently qualified into the A-mains on his first trip to the Winternats. JJ also finished the 2010 racing season in sedan ranking 34th at the IFMAR World Championships held in Texas. JJ had this to say:

I am very excited about the 2011 season with Mugen Seiki and I look forward to racing with Mugen at the upcoming World Championships in Miami as well as to the new MTX5 when it launches later this year.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

March 7, 2011

Mon-Tech Racing CRD 190mm body

Italian Mon-Tech Racing have released a new addition to their electric touring car body range, with the CRD. The CRD has been designed for racing on asphalt and is very aggressive in the corners and changes direction very quickly. The shell has been made from high quality 0.75mm thick polycarbonate making it very light at only 90 grams, but at the same time strong. Supplied with pre cut decal sheet and window masks.

View more images of the shell here

March 7, 2011

F.V.S.S. Electronic Glove

Electronic Glove is the new product from F.V.S.S. for the protection of your car’s electronics. Applied using a paint brush or by immersing the item in the substance, it creates a rubber type coating around the product which protects it from dirt and moisture. It takes about an hour to dry at room temperature or it can be sped up with a heater. To remove the coating is easy and just needs to be peeled from the device leaving no substance or residue behind (see below).

View the coating removal here

March 6, 2011

Arrowmax NT1 pinion gears

Arrowmax released a new range of clutch pinion gears for the Xray NT1. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and then hard coated, they are lightweight, very durability and mesh perfectly with the car’s spur gears. Available in 16T, 17T, 18T, 19T, 20T & 21T teeth versions.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

March 5, 2011

Max Power 2665 & 2666 exhaust pipes

Max Power have introduced two new pipes for use with their line of .12 engines. Made from high resonance aluminium material which has been hand soldered for a perfect finish, the new 2011 pipes have a stronger stinger which is also conical for improved performance. Available now in two lengths, #2665 for high torque and #2666 for top speed.

View the 2466 pipe here