After years of testing with many hand-made test cars, then more than six months of pre-production testing this year, along the way winning the German Nationals, Team Durango are satisfied that the DNX408 is ready for release. If all goes to plan with production then they expect to be shipping late November this year.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Exotek Racing have released this LiPo conversion for Xray T2007 owners, which features a high performance multi adjustment LiPo chassis for uncompromising balanced LiPo performance. The XR07 chassis is designed and tested to equalize lateral flex. No more inconsistent flex problems caused by 6 large battery cut outs like in the stock chassis. The battery can be mounted in 3 different side ways positions as well as 2 front and back mounting positions for adjusting the balance of the car. The set also includes a 1 piece top deck designed for improved traction and reduced tweak.
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Speedzone have released several new 2S LiPo packs which will cater to the needs of all racers and hobbyists. The 7.4v 5700mAh 50C pack, which is ROAR legal, and the 7.4v 5400mAh packs in 50C and 40C are perfect for high performance applications.The 7.4v 4000mAh 30C pack gives hobbyists an economical entry level LiPo pack where run time is not critical. These hard case packs all come with banana style connectors with a deans connector and a standard balancing port.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneUSA.com]
To celebrate 25 years of making RC Tools Hudy have released these “25 years anniversary” limited edition of their Exclusive Tool line. Super-lightweight CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium handles reduce the weight of tools by 30% and feature a diamond pattern surface for unsurpassed grip. The new generation of Hudy tips is hand-made from Hudy Spring Steel, individually precision-grounded, sized and shaped for a perfect fit with fasteners, while a unique hardening processes make the tips ultra-durable. Each tool includes black cap press fitted into the handle end. All the usual tips and sizes are available.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Losi have released the 8ight-E 2.0 Race Roller, a competition buggy chassis that has been hand-built and tuned to exacting specifications. The 8ight-E 2.0 Race Roller offers several innovative design elements including a powerful Xcelorin 2100Kv brushless motor and speed control, a Tuned Flex Technology chassis, lightened shock towers, an updated suspension geometry, a race-inspired body design and more.
In news that is really only of interest to our friend Lucas Urbain from France, Exotek Racing have released this LiPo top plate for the Losi JRX-S Type R. Made from 2.3mm carbon fibre, it is designed to enhance rubber tire performance by generating similar chassis flex traits of the current generation of sedans giving slightly more flex, but not too much. It also allows the use of bullet connector type batteries. The set includes self threading battery plate screw down tabs to eliminate the need for the stock alloy versions.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
The video above from Pro-Line Racing shows a neat trick on how to glue your SC tires to the wheels that ensures it wont bulge on the 2.2″ side. It adds a little extra work but the result is a secure tire that gives consistent performance and wont let you down when out on the track.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Hudy have released this large 500cc capacity fuel bottle. Made of specially-mixed plastic material it is easy to squeeze yet easily returns to its original shape. The long, black anodized aluminum spout with curved neck is threaded into the bottle neck, and the airtight rubber cap prevents spillage.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
