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July 28, 2008

Much More Bearing Removers

Much More have announced the release of this handy range of bearing removers. Using unsuitable tools might damage the seal on your bearing and could also cause you to injure your hand, so with that in mind Much More have released these new Bearing Remover tools that can remove ball bearings from your Kyosho Mini-z, steering arms, steering posts, hubs etc. easily and safely. Simply insert the tool into the bearing then tighten the hand screw and pull out it. Available in the most frequently used sizes for R/C cars such as 2,3,5,6,8 and 12mm version, all tools are blue anodized.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

July 28, 2008

Losi 1/10 RTR Sprint Car

Losi have introduced this 1/10 Slider RTR, the first-ever 1/10-scale ready-to-run electric sprint car from a major RC manufacturer. Modeled after the full-scale counterpart, the Slider features detailed components, including a 4-piece Lexan body with molded chrome headers, a protective roll cage, a functional rear wing for track tuning and multi-surface dirt oval style tires mounted on beadlock-style wheels. Comes supplied with a Losi LM-32K motor, ESC and radio system with Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM technology.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

July 28, 2008

Fastrax Fast finish Airbrush paint

Fans of Fastrax ‘Fast Finish’ lexan spray paint have been requesting a bottle for airbrush applications for sometime. Well it’s here at last. Supplied in convenient 30ml bottles the full range of Fast Finish colours are available to airbrush users from standard through to chrome and colour changing. Look out for the Fast Finish Bottle display in your local hobby shop soon.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

July 26, 2008

Kyosho 2.4GHz AWD Mini-Z Chassis

New from Kyosho, is the new 2.4GHz AWD featuring precision differential gears on both the front and rear of the shaft driven AWD power train, combined with the four-wheel independent suspension, give awesome performance way beyond its scale. Whether on-road or off-road, AWD (all-wheel-drive) is regarded as one of the ideal racing platforms. The sophisticated mechanics of AWD have been condensed into a dropped palmtop size chassis and combined with the ASF 2.4GHz control unit for the ultimate in control stability. Body styles that suit low height chassis are now even more real. Also, the kit without transmitter specifications are ideal for those who already have an ASF 2.4GHz Mini-Z Racer.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

July 26, 2008

Matrix sign Chris Tosolini for Worlds

We can exclusively confirm that Top US racing star, and 1:8 scale Worlds finalist, Chris Tosolini has signed to use Matrix tyres at the upcoming 1:10 200mm Nitro World Championships in Portugal. Cristian Boni the owner of Matrix, a young and ambitous Italian brand, gave us the scoop here at the 1:8 Euros in Valencia and told us that the deal will also include Tosolini running their foam range of tyres for the 2009 season in both Gas and Electric racing.

It is understood that rival brand ATS was close to a deal with the 2006 US National Champion for the Worlds but the Kyosho driver is understood to have been influenced by engine sponsor Sirio to run Matrix products thus ending ATS’s plans to recuit the American. The 2008 IFMAR 1:10 200mm World Championships takes place from 11-17 August and Red RC will be present to bring our readers live coverage from the Lisbon event.

July 25, 2008

Xray Column – Statistics, Expenses…

Xray Column

The 20th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the current economic climate and its effect on the model car industry.

Over the last several years we have kept our export prices the same despite the expenses for labor, energy, material, services have been increasing constantly above the standard inflation rate. The Slovak economy has been exceptionally strong over the last few years and when for 1 Euro we received a few years ago over 40 Slovak crowns, today it is only 30 Slovak crowns; and for 1 USD we received a few years ago over 42 Slovak crowns, today it is only 19 Slovak crowns. If you do the math, you will fully understand my concern and the tough situation we have to face.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 25, 2008

Xray NT1 hard coated Clutch Bell

Xray hard coated alu Clutch Bell

New for the Xray NT1 is this optional lightweight XCA clutchbell made from CNC-machined premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoated for extra durability and long life. The new clutchbell has reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability, with significant weight savings over the standard clutchbell: original clutch bell (6.25g), optional lightweight clutchbell (2.75g). Precision machined to the highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC machines, they feature a high-quality hardcoating, ensuring a perfect hard coated surface every time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 25, 2008

JConcepts IFMAR World Champion t-shirt

JConcepts have announced the release of this new IFMAR World Champion t-shirt. Made with an ash grey coloured material, it is printed on both the front and rear with the JConcepts logo, together with a tire tread pattern design.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]