May 20, 2008

Craft RC Futaba 3PK skins

Craft RC Futaba 3PK skins

New South Korean custom RC design company Craft RC have been in touch to tell us about their latest product skins. Designed for the Futaba 3PK, which will be released this weekend, the skin is of the highest quality and is available in Thunder blue or Thunder red.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]


May 20, 2008

Hong Nor Red Aluminum clutch shoes

Hong Nor Red Aluminum clutch shoes

Hong Nor are pleased to introduce their latest product, these new aluminium clutch shoes. Similar to those released last week by Jammin, these shoes are made from a special alloy that has been CNC machined, making them lightweight an so improving throttle response. The special alloy contains 10% silicon material that not only increase’s the clutch grip but also provides long lasting low wear. Sold as a set of 3, they come supplied with 2 sets of 1.0mm and 1.1mm springs as well as shims. Suitable for the X1X-CR, X1-CR, X1-CR-FTE, X1-RTR, X1X-RTR, X1-CRT, X1X-CRT, X1X-RTR-CRT, X1-CRT-RTR, CRT.5, CRT.5-RTR and others.

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May 19, 2008

Associated Factory Team RC8T Truggy

Associated Factory Team RC8T Truggy

Team Associated is proud to bring to you the Factory Team RC8T, a 1/8th scale full-blown racing truggy based on the successful RC8 platform. Like the Factory Team RC8 buggy before it, the highly anticipated RC8T will raise the performance bar for 1:8th nitro truggies. Strength, durability, maximum corner speeds and rough track handling were the key design elements Area 51 worked into the RC8T. Drivers will experience unparalleled and effortless “pop” as they launch from the jumps. Landings will be plush beyond belief due to the enhanced suspension that other truggies can only dream of.

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May 19, 2008

E-Power 4500mAh & 1600mAh cells

E-Power 4500mAh & 1600mAh cells

Etang Power, makers of the E-Power cells have been in contact, to inform us about the release of 2 new cells. The new E-Power 4500 Sub C cell has an average voltage of 1.235V, before zapping, at 30A discharging rate and an IR of 1.6-1.8, also before zapping. The company are also claiming 540 seconds runtime at 30A discharge rate. Also new from the same company are some E-Power 1600 2/3A cell and an average voltage of 1.05-1.06V.

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May 19, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu shock towers

Xray XB808 Alu shock towers

More new parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these Authentic Xray front and rear alu shock towers. CNC-machined from 3mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, hard coated for extra durability and long life, the ultra-rigid design makes for unsurpassed strength. Laser-engraved with the Xray registered logo for authenticity.

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May 19, 2008

RB Tuned Pipe EFRA 3003

RB Tuned Pipe EFRA 3003

RB Products in France have released a new .21 on road pipe, the RB EFRA 3003, which is an update of the world famous 2006P. Complying with EFRA rules, and thanks to an updated design, it offers the right balance between smooth power, low fuel consumption, fast acceleration and high RPM. To comply with EFRA 2008 rules, it must be used in combination with straight inline manifold.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]


May 19, 2008

XRAY Column – 808 Tests & Stress

XRAY Column - 808 Tests & Stress

The 18th instalment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the development and testing of the all new XB808.

The new prototype suspension I decided to make so quickly before leaving were working really good, so I was really pleased that the efforts and energy we spent on that venture were really worth it. The testing team confirmed that these new parts improve the 808, so I had to arrange for the production of the new parts and fine-tuning the moulds. Unfortunately this would mean a few-week delay of the first production batch, but I did not want to make any compromises and wanted to ensure that the final product would meet our initial requirements on performance, handling and reliability.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 19, 2008

Ishima Racing Rave M1.0R buggy

Ishima Racing Rave M1.0R buggy

Ishima Racing, makers of the Rave M1.0R 1/8th scale buggy that was shown for the first time at the Nurnberg toy fair back in February, were in touch to update us on the cars progress. For the last month the Belgian distributor of the new range of cars, Pro Models, has had 2 pre production cars at their disposal and along with team driver Bart Loomans, have had some good results with the car so far, making the A-Final at the first 2 Belgium National rounds. Currently the car is still in production but they expect it to start shipping to distributors World wide in the next 3 weeks.

Source: Ishima Racing [ishimaracing.com]