AKA are set to debut their new ‘Rebar’ Electric offroad tires at next weekend’s Cactus Classic. The new Rebar rear as well as 2wd and 4wd front tires, which were just finished yesterday, are seen here on the Kyosho buggies of Factory driver Jared Tebo and will hit the track for the first time this week for their shakedown ahead of the big event.
Fastrax have leaked the first CAD drawings of a new engine project they are currently working on. Full details have yet to be announced, but Fastrax say it is a 3-port engine aimed at the competitive club racer, who is looking for a reliable and cost effective engine to race with that will not break the bank. Expected to be released in late Spring, we will bring you more details as we get them.
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.
Pro-Line has released a sneak peek at their new Suburbs SC tires that have received an update over the originals. The new tires will feature a wider carcass for improved contact patch and a deeper tread for longer life. Grooved and softened inserts are included for better compliance and additional sidewall ribbing gives extra stability. More information and images as we get them.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
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
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).
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]
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.
