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January 23, 2010

Exotek Racing EKO18 Scalpel conversion

Exotek Racing have released the EKO18, a special high performance long wheel base chassis conversion with 5 link rear pod suspension. It includes 2 threaded side friction dampers and 3 color coded spring sizes. Narrowed chassis design for less scrubbing of corner speed and a widened rear pod design for easier brushless motor placement. New design front arms for greatly improved camber gain and bump steer for more consistent steering, the EKO18 will transform your Scalpel into one incredible carpet warrior.

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January 22, 2010

Xceed RC Glowplug igniter

Xceed RC have released their new glowplug igniter. This top quality glow plug igniter features a strong black anodised aluminium case, black steel tip and top-cover with integrated power-indicator for checking the function of the glow plug. The GPI is supplied complete with original Xceed high quality 4600mAh cell.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

January 22, 2010

Serpent S811 Cobra detail photos

Having shown us photos of the overall chassis some weeks ago, Serpent are back with detail shots of the new S811 Cobra buggy. Also they have sent us the 4th part of the interview with chief car designer Billy Easton, the former World Champion continuing to run us through the cars main features.

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January 22, 2010

Hudy CNC-machined alu servo horns

New from Hudy, these CNC-machined alu servo horns are for use on the steering servos in all 1/8 off-road cars. Alu servo horn offers maximum steering control by eliminating the flex often associated with composite servo horns. Drilled and tapped for 3mm-linkage hardware, the horn has two holes for linkage mounting, allowing you to quickly and easily change the linkage angle.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 22, 2010

Hudy CNC-machined alu servo horns

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 22, 2010

Rick V is gripped by Matrix Tires

Matrix tires in Italy have announced that they have signed multiple World and European Championship finalist, Rick Vrielijnck. The Dutch factory Mugen driver will use the new tires on both his 1/8th and 1/10th scale cars as he competes in both European Championships in Italy and Sweden respectively, as well as the 200mm Worlds in Houston Texas. Back in November last year Rick also announced his move to Novarossi for the 2010 season.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

January 22, 2010

X Factory X-6 Slipper plate

X Factory have introduced this slipper plate which fits the X-6 & 6 Squared, X-60 and AE B4 & T4. Individually CNC machined from aluminium, the new plate is a super accurate fit, light in weight and hard anodized for long life. Available now.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

January 21, 2010

HPI Formula Ten Aluminium shock set

Boost the performance of your HPI Formula Ten car with an aluminium shock set. This is a high-quality oil-filled, CNC-machined pre-assembled aluminium damper with a 54mm length, perfect for replacing the stock friction shocks on the Formula Ten. For convenient mounting, the shock is fitted with pivot balls that swivel in plastic shock ends. A longer shock shaft end is included for cars that need longer shocks, and long M3 cap head screws are included for attaching the shock to the chassis and rear pod. Clip-on ride height adjusters allow you to quickly change the length of the shock. The shock will fit Formula Ten option springs and standard size touring car shock springs (13mm diameter). Sold singly, it includes ride height adjustment clips.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]