January 19, 2010

Team C INS box

Team C INS box

Team C have introduced their new INS box for 1/10th scale touring car. The RC153 is a rather conventional design, will be available only in black and has already been EFRA homologated (INS201001), making it an option to use in your car this season.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]


January 18, 2010

More photos of the Team Durango DNX408

More photos of the Team Durango DNX408

Having shown us some CAD images and photos of pre production parts, Team Durango have now released more photos of their pre production prototype DNX408 1/8th scale buggy. Along with the photos they have also released the car’s feature list together with the public buying price, which they expect to be US$699 or 457 Euros or 417 UK pounds, minus sales taxes. Not a bad price considering the spec of the car out-of-the-box, which features alloy suspension holders, alloy bulkheads, 5mm shock towers and a 5mm chassis all of which are hard anodised, plus black/gold alloy CNC machined engine mount and a lightened transmission.

Click here for the feature list and more photos


January 18, 2010

Speed Power 3.7V 5500mAh 45C LiPo pack

Speed Power 3.7V 5500mAh 45C LiPo pack

Speed Power have released this 1 cell 5500mAh racing LiPo battery, perfect for 1/12th scale racing. This hard case 3.7V pack features a discharge rate of 45C, weighs in at 151 grams and comes supplied with a Deans plug connector. EFRA and ROAR approval pending.

Source: Speed Power [speedpowerrc.com]


January 18, 2010

Fastrax Rotating car maintenance stand

Fastrax Rotating car maintenance stand

This new maintenance stand from Fastrax has a number of neat features including the rotating top shelf that can be locked into position allowing you to perform tasks without the foam padded plate moving. On one side of the stand is an easy access storage section for your tools so you don’t lose them while you’re on the job. The other side has a magnetic strip which you can attach screws and other fasteners so they don’t roll of the table. Available in blue or purple.

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January 18, 2010

Speed Passion Ultra high active power connectors

Speed Passion Ultra high active power connectors

Speed Passion have introduced two new 5mm ultra high active power connectors. Featuring a special design, that is non reversible and has a clamping system to prevent them coming apart, these high performance racing connectors are available in 2P versions for battery connectors and 3P for brushless motor connectors.

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January 18, 2010

CSO MTX-4 Chassis plate

CSO MTX-4 Chassis plate

Adding to their growing list of optional chassis plates, CSO Racing have introduced this new chassis plate for the Mugen MTX-4. The chassis, which has been CNC machined from 3.1mm thick 7075 T6 aluminium, has been further hard coated for increased durability.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


January 18, 2010

Vampire Racing 4400mAh 40C LiPo saddle pack

Vampire Racing 4400mAh 40C LiPo saddle pack

Vampire Racing have announced that their 4400mAh LiPo saddle pack, which was the most used battery type at the 2009 EFRA European Championships in Bilbao/Spain, has been updated. To provide you with better performance and even more power the discharge rate of this pack is now 40C instead of 30C. Available now from Vampire Racing dealers.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]


January 16, 2010

DE Racing Losi 8ight mud guards

DE Racing Losi 8ight mud guards

New from DE Racing, makers of a wide range of chassis protecting skid plates, comes their latest product, mud guards. The first car that they are available for is the Losi 8ight & 8ight T, these easy to install guards will protect the rear suspension and drive
 components against rocks, dirt and mud.  Scuff resistant with engineered durability, they are sold in a pair and are made in the U.S.A.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]