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September 12, 2008

Novarossi Ball bearing extractor tool

To get a long life out of your Novarossi based engine you will at some point need to replace the engine’s bearings. Because of high tolerances inside the crankcase however this can be a difficult and often not very precise task. To help with this Novarossi have released this ball bearing extractor tool. Available in blue anodized alloy the kit has multiple ball bearing adapters of different sizes, suitable for all rear ball bearing inner races that are used inside 2.1cc – 4.66cc NR based engines. The extractor tool is also available with just a single bearing adapter, ranging from 11mm to 14.5mm.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]

September 12, 2008

X-Factory X-60 Conversion update

X Factory have announced November 1st as the preliminary release date for the X-60 Conversion. The new conversion is suitable for an AE T4 truck to convert it to mid-motor, similar to the popular X-6 buggy. Photos show several interesting aspects of the new truck, firstly the mold for the rear control arms is done, and the Team is using production prototype arms. Since the beginning of testing, not a single graphite arm has failed, so this part of the program is complete. Second, X Factory has decided to go with a carbon fiber battery strap instead of the current molded strap. X Factory president Chazz said the following about the project –

We are closing in on it, and the release date is looking more and more doable. All the decisions have been finalized and now it’s a matter of making the parts and giving them a final test to make sure they’re OK. There are lots of potential stumbling blocks between now and release, but this project has been going more smoothly than anything we’ve done before, so I hope we can meet November first. The chassis mold is about one quarter done, and we hope to have production prototype chassies before the end of this month. The Boyz will start testing immediately, of course, but that will allow us to move forward on many other things. We’ll finalize the body at that point, an entire new design from one of the top body manufacturers that you’re going to love. And we’ll begin writing the instruction manual, which is never a simple task.

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September 11, 2008

Hitec HS-7985MG High Torque Servo

Hitec HS-7985MG High Torque Digital Servo

The new Hitec HS-7985MG High Torque Digital Servo has the added benefit of the company’s new G2 second generation programmable digital circuit. This circuit has twice the resolution of their original circuit while adding programmable overload protection. The technology doesn’t stop at the circuit board, with a high performance coreless motor, dual ball bearing supported output shaft, bushing supported gear shafts and a Heavy Duty Metal gear train this servo was designed to withstand the stress of on/off road vehicles.

Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]

September 11, 2008

Xceed RC Large pit towel

Xceed RC have announced the release of this high quality large black pit towel, it features the large Xceed logo and design on the front. Large enough to cover your pit area it is 140cm x 60cm.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

September 11, 2008

Speed Passion Special edition motors

Speed Passion have been in contact to give us a preview of their great looking new special edition Competition 2.0 brushless motors. Perfect in time for the World Championships this November, the new motors are decorated in the names of the company’s factory drivers and carry their own unique colour scheme. Motors are available from Marc Rheinard, Jilles Groskamp, Viktor Wilck, Surikarn Chaidajsuriya and Toni Rheinard. Speed Passion have had a good year so far winning the European 1/10th and 1/12th scale Championships, LRP Masters, pre Worlds in Thailand, the Euro Touring series and the IIC, but can they get a perfect run and take the Worlds too, they seem to have a very strong team going into the event.

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September 10, 2008

CRC EZ Pipe Mount

Calandra Racing Concepts have released this EZ Pipe mount for use on 1/8th scale gas off road buggies and truggues. Instead of having to make multiple lengths and shape pipe hanger wires for different types or brands of pipe, you can simply loosen the set screws and adjust the length to match your pipe. Simple and effective.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

September 10, 2008

Fastrax 1/8th scale pre-mounted Tires

New from Fastrax is this range of 1/8th scale pre-mounted wheels and tires aimed at the cost conscious basher. Factory glued on three different style rims they represent exceptional value for money and are perfect replacements for on all RTR 1/8th scale with 17mm hexes. The wheels also available separately, sold in pairs, as well as 3 different hardness molded foam inserts, for putting together your own tire sets.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

September 10, 2008

Capricorn RC CL-12E Engine

Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that they have created their own engine brand, starting with this CL-12E 2.1cc touring car engine. Based on the Sirio block, the new range will eventually include 3.5cc competition motors for on road and off road. The internals of the engine have been completely revised under their own specifications and feature both front and rear ceramic bearings as well as having laser etched internal components. The engine will also be available as a tuned version (shown in photos) and will come with a black crankcase, standard version is silver, and a hand modified crankshaft, while all motors will be available in an optional set that includes the manifold, pipe and clutch system. Available soon.

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