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July 14, 2012

Futura 2012 Jager offroad tyre additive

Futura 2012 have announced their new offroad tyre additive. After a lot of successful products for 1/8 on road scale like the Futura V1 and V2, now comes this particular formula dedicated to offroad cars, Futura 2012 Jager. Tested by many top drivers in Italy, it is now available for all drivers all over the world. Jager helps increase the grip of tyres in all track conditions making the cars easier to drive and immediately faster.

Source: Futura [tyreadditive.com]

July 14, 2012

Akula Racing AKX2 Thresher conversion kit

Akula Racing have announced the AKX2 Thresher chassis conversion kit for the Ansmann X2C and Teacm C TC02C kits. The kit replaces the three-piece moulded plastic chassis with a 3mm thick 6082 aluminium chassis. This is fitted with carbon fibre side plates to control the flex, this gives the option to tune the chassis flex by changing the height of these from the chassis, the higher they are the stiffer the chassis becomes. The main benefit from a one piece aluminium chassis over the moulded plastic on the X2C/TC02C is that it has much more consistent and controllable flex which improves steering response, gives more overall grip, greater consistency and even better rear traction.

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July 14, 2012

Capricorn tire additivator V2

Capricorn have introduced the V2 version of their tire additivator. The new version additional features 2 lamps, and lamp protectors, to directly heat the contact point of the tire increasing the effect of absorption of the sponge for better penetration and durability of the additive in the foam.

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July 13, 2012

Reds Racing R5T Team Edition engine

The new R5T Team Edition from Reds Racing represents the state of the art of 3.5cc off road racing engine. Based on the Reds R5T, the new engine is equipped with the best technology to further improve fuel consumption, performance and reliability. Each R5T component is refined to minimize mechanical friction. The new backplate is refined with a special anti-friction hard coating RDC that reduces conrod-backplate friction improving engine efficiency and performance. The engine comes with all Swiss Made ball bearings. The new steel-ceramic hybrid rear bearing ensure longer life and low friction at high temperatures. Each engine is controlled personally by Mario Rossi and comes with Quality Control Certificate.

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July 13, 2012

Roche body height adjuster & TRF417 ARB mount

Roche have introduced two new items for touring car, the first is this set of aluminium body height adjuster, the idea for which came from factory driver Elliott Harper. The adjuster makes it easier to adjust the height of the body shell, from 0-5mm. There is a 1mm o-ring inside the adjuster so that it will not change height during use. Three colours are available, blue, purple & titanium, to suit all cars with a 6mm body post. Also new for the Tamiya TRF417 is an aluminum anti-roll bar mount. CNC-machined from 6061 T6 aluminium, the roll-bar is centered by a 4mm rod stopper and the tension on the roll bar is adjusted by the 3mm set screw on both sides of the holder. With perfect alignment and a harder material than the original plastic material mounts, the roll bar will always function freely.

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July 13, 2012

Tamiya 417X ‘Reedy Race’ chassis

To commemorate Viktor Wilck’s win at the Reedy Invitational touring car race in May, Tamiya have released a limited edition (200pcs) version of the TRF417X called the TRF417X Reedy Race. A small update from the original car it has been altered to help improve the low speed traction so it features an updated chassis and top deck. Also the shock towers have been made from 3.5mm thick carbon fibre and feature shock mounting holes that allow for a more precise setting change. The battery mount has been made of metal to increase weight low down and it will be supplied with front and rear gear diffs. Finally it comes with chrome and blue Tamiya decals.

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July 12, 2012

MCD Astro Grip & Astro Max astroturf tires

With these new tires, MCD have released the first 1:5 / 1:6 offroad tires specially designed for Astroturf. All astroturf isn’t the same so to always have the best traction they will be available in two different pattern, Astro Grip and Astro Max, and two different compounds, white and yellow. This way you always can reach a maximum on traction and it doesn’t matter if it is wet or dry, hot or cold. Also suitable for the most 1:5 / 1:6 2WD cars by using the original rims.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

July 11, 2012

Associated 16° caster blocks and spindles

Precision machined from 7075 aluminium, these 16° caster blocks and spindles have been tested and developed by Team Associated’s top pilots to provide a more forgiving steering feel and improved suspension characteristics. Used to secure wins at countless events, including the Silver State Nitro Challenge, Alabama Manufacturers Shootout and French Nationals, the Vertical Caster Blocks and Spindle assembly further optimizes the geometry for all RC8 vehicle platforms. Features include integrated steering stops, lowered roll center, allows lubrication of bearings while assembled and hat bushings and pins are now secured with set screws. They fit all early and later models of the RC8, RC8T, and SC8, nitro and electric.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]