December 3, 2007

Axial 500cc Fuel Bottle

Axial 500cc Fuel Bottle

Axial Racing in the US have releaed this large 500cc capacity fuel bottle, similar in style to that released by Serpent back in June. Made using a soft, long lasting and easy to squeeze bottle material, the spout is made from green anodised aluminum and sports a laser etched Axial logo, while to get the fuel into the tank the end of the spout has a curved neck. Tinted plastic protects fuel from sunlight and still allows you to see level of fuel in bottle, while a rubber cap prevents spilling during transport.

Source: Axial Racing [axialracing.com]


December 3, 2007

Hiro Factory Motonica 1st gear carrier

Hiro Factory Motonica 1st gear carrier

Japanese manufacturer Hiro Factory have released this aluminum 1st gear carrier for the Motonica P8.0. Made from black anodised aluminium, it features a high quality one way bearing and for added performance, and weight advantage, the carrier has been lightened through adding holes to the parts surface.

Source: Team Honest [teamhonest.jp]


December 3, 2007

Hot Bodies Cyclone 12 screws

Hot Bodies Cyclone 12 screws

Newly released from Hot Bodies for the Cyclone 12 is a set titanium screws for the front end of the car. Sold in a pack of 4, these M4x10 screws are much lighter than the standard steel versions yet are extremely strong. Also new from Hot Bodies is a set of 5 battery boxes which are the original retail packaging from the HB cells and can each hold an assembled pack up to 6 cells.

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December 3, 2007

Robitronic Scalpel Loletta & 6-cell Chassis

Robitronic Scalpel Loletta & 6-cell Chassis

Robitronic have released 2 new items for their 1/18th scale Scalpel, one of which is the Loletta body shell that sits very low to the chassis and features a big rear spoiler for lots of downforce. This body is suitable for the 4 cell kit and also works with the new 6 cell chassis. The new 2mm carbon fibre chassis comes with 6 battery slots, which sit very low for a better centre of gravity, while due to the increased number of cells the wheelbase has been increased from 130mm to 142mm giving better performance on long straights.

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December 2, 2007

GS Racing CL-1 Advanced

GS Racing CL1 Advanced

GS Racing has released the first spy image of the upgraded version of the CL-1 competition buggy, called the CL-1 Advanced. With only this picture to go on, the only thing we can see thats different so far are the big bore front shock absorbers that also feature a spring tension adjustment collar. More news about the car is expected to be released soon and we will bring it to you when we get it.

Source: GS Racing [gsracing.com.tw]


December 2, 2007

Upgrade RC Ink Skins

Upgrade RC Ink Skins

Upgrade RC have added another skin design to their already extensive range with the introduction of the RC Ink style. Made in black and white, this is a very unique and stylish design and as its Upgrade RC you can also cutomise it to have your own sponsors logos where applicable. Available for the Radios, Soldering Irons, tool box, pit light, power supply, chargers and starter boxes.

Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]


December 1, 2007

HARD 1/10 Touring Car Bag

HARD 1/10 Touring Car Bag

HARD have released another great looking wheeled bag, as an addition to the previously released Compact line Touring bag. Made from the highest quality materials and constructed to last, each bag has 5 drawers (boxes) designed to hold any type of R/C gear available. The larger bottom box is capable of holding your 1/10th scale car, while the remaining boxes are ideal storage spaces for batteries, motor, spare parts, etc. One side of the 1/10th bag includes a large pocket ideal for items like setup gauges and documentation, with a large pocket on the back of the bag is big enough to fit even the largest setup board.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]


December 1, 2007

Ansmann Terrier Stadium Truck

Ansmann Terrier Stadium Truck

German firm, Ansmann have announced the upcoming release of a new range of 1/8th scale stadium trucks called the Terrier. No information about the vehicles is given, but we know it will be available in Kit version, Non RTR version and RTR version and will most likely be based on the company’s Virus 1/8th scale buggy.

Source: Ansmann [ansmann.de]