April 27, 2009

Xray Team Windbreaker jacket

Xray Team Windbreaker jacket

New from Xray is their team windbreaker jacket. Handy for cloudy, windy, and rainy days, the lightweight windbreaker has double-layer construction to keep out the elements. A rain-resistant nylon protective shell matches with a soft netted liner for the ultimate in comfort and breathability. The two ‘through’ pockets on the sides allow easy access through the windbreaker to your layer of clothing beneath, while an integrated hood is kept secure in its hidden neck compartment until needed. When not in use, the entire windbreaker can be folded into a pocket, to create a self-contained bag that is easily secured around your waist with an adjustable strap. Emblazoned with Xray and Xray Racing Team logos on front and back, it is available in all popular sizes.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


April 27, 2009

JConcepts Long Sleeve Tees

JConcepts Long Sleeve Tees

JConcepts have released this long sleeve tee, featuring the familiar combination of the blue stone color, splatter and JConcepts bull horn logo printed on the chest. Black in colour, the rear of the shirt features a similar logo to that on the front, printed just below the neck. Available now in the usual range of sizes.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


April 27, 2009

Etronix Powerpal Balance Charger

Etronix Powerpal Balance Charger

Etronix’s first foray into the charger market is with this feature packed and competitively priced all-in-one AC/DC unit. Small and compact it features a built in AC power supply, microprocessor controlled high performance charger/discharger/cycler for NiCd/NiMH/Lithium/Pb batteries with an integrated cell voltage balancer. Charge current up to 5A, discharge current up to 1A, 1 to 6 series of Lilo/LiPo/LiFe, 1 to 15 cells of NiCd/NiMH, 2 to 20v of Lead-acid (Pb).

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April 24, 2009

Duratrax Vendetta Rally 1/18th scale RTR

Duratrax Vendetta Rally 1/18th scale RTR

Duratrax have released the Vendetta Rally, designed to dominate 1/18th scale competition with standard equipment that would be considered upgrades on other RTR racers. It comes supplied with a Duratrax Tacticâ„¢ 2.4GHz radio system featuring Secure Link Technology, an adjustable steering rate and throttle and steering trims. Drivers can tweak their way to greater speeds and better handling, with the Vendetta Rally using a wide variety of Vendetta series hop-ups to stay ahead of the pack. Available in a variety of colours.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]


April 24, 2009

Team Titan Blitz Lola R09 Semi-Paint Line

Team Titan Blitz Lola R09 Semi-Paint Line

Team Titan have released a semi painted version of their popular Blitz Lola R09 1/8th scale body. Available with a nice flame design on the front of the car in green/blue or yellow/orange, the rear of the body and driver is left clear to allow you express your artistic side, however I’m sure most will end up getting a single colour. The Lola 09 has high rear body mounts, providing lots of rear downforce and they have also added 2 small wings in front of each wheel arch for better steering reaction and downforce. The semi painted versions are only available in 0.9mm thickness.

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April 24, 2009

Xceed Carbon rims & Cleaning gum

Xceed Carbon rims & Cleaning gum

Xceed have announced the release of some new products including this new Xceed tires on black carbon rims. The rims have been from a strong nylon material that has been mixed with carbon fibres to make it both light and strong. Around 15% heavier that Xceed’s lightweight rims but are more stable in high temperatures and of course they look cool. Following on from Xceed’s release of their cleaning gum, they have also released smaller pots of the handy cleaning substance which now come in 100 grams.

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April 24, 2009

Xray T2 Alu Quick Roll-Center holder

Xray T2 Alu Quick Roll-Center holder

New for the Xray T2 chassis from Xray are these 4.9mm alu quick roll-center holders which allow you to make the upper linkage longer in either the front or rear suspension of all T2-based cars. Using the 4.9mm roll-center holders in the front makes the car turn easier and more precisely, while using them in the rear increases steering and cornering speed. Supplied as a pair marked L1 and L2.

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April 23, 2009

Robitronic Pit bag

Robitronic Pit bag

Robitronic have released their cloth pit box, following on the trend seen by Hudy and Mugen. Made of stain resistant material, the inner side of the box is complete covered with velcro material, so you can easily and quickly move the inner walls to any position you need. There is enough space for almost all kinds of starter boxes and for for easy access the upper side is open alongside an extra zipped pocket. For Screwdrivers, pliers, brushes or other tools there are 10 straps inside, while on the outer side fuel can, glow starter, temperature gauge, fuel gun, towels and so on find a secure place for transport.

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