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June 7, 2011

Fastrax Power-Start starter box

Fastrax’s Power-Start is the ultimate starting solution for nitro vehicles. Featuring a single belt drive system turned by twin 775 size electric motors with internal cooling fans, the power and torque is enough to turn over 1/8th and 1/10 size engines. Internal battery area allows for the use of either twin 7.2v NiMh, twin 7.4v LiPo or a 12v Gel cell and comes supplied with pre-wired Tamiya and gel cell style connectors and convenient on/off switch is housed by the carry handle. Easy, adjustable chassis brackets allow for the box to be set-up to suit virtually any vehicle 1/10th and 1/8th, and its sturdy heavy duty aluminium construction means this box will last the test of time.

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June 1, 2011

Ninja JXB02 buggy engine

Mugen Seiki have released some images of their new upcoming Ninja JXB02 buggy engine. Expected to be available around the end of June, the engine features a new low profile light weight cooling head, which is about 8mm lower than that on the B01A. It has a new long stroke piston & sleeve, new button, a new black crankcase and carburetor, with 7mm venturi, and finally a new crankshaft with DLC treatment.

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June 1, 2011

Hudy Starbox RX8 conversion set

Hudy have released this conversion set for their Starbox starter box to allow the perfect positioning of the Xray 1/8th scale RX8 chassis. The set includes a new box end plate, rear positioning bracket and the different posts and fasteners required to complete the conversion.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

May 20, 2011

Novarossi 35 Plus & SYDWC motors get updated

Starting from this week, Novarossi’s 35 Plus 21 and the Kangaroo .21 SYDWC engine will come with an upgraded cooling head. The upgraded heads are the same that are used on the previous .21 Flash engines, featuring drilled holes and 6 cuts to reduce the overall weight. Because the cooling head is mounted relatively hight, any reduction in weight for this part significantly helps lower the CofG.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

May 11, 2011

Team Orion .12 Black Edition ABI engine

Team Orion have released an updated version of their .12 Black Edition ABI engine. Winning the 2010 French national title with Adrien Bertin, and taking 2nd overall with Basile Concialdi, this new engine features a hard black coated crankshaft as well as a specially treated crankcase. Other updates include a new carburetor with isolated material, new Black Edition cooling head, new timing and it comes with an EFRA 2653 pipe with new conical manifold. Available in a complete package this engine just recently won the second round of the French Nationals with Basile Concialdi.

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May 10, 2011

CSO RX8 aluminium clutch bell

More new items for the Xray RX8, again from CSO, who have produced this lightweight aluminium clutch bell. Made from hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, it is lighter than the original kit version, weighing in at only 3.3 grams. This new clutch bell claims to be more efficient and offer improved acceleration.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

May 5, 2011

Novarossi 2011 Exhaust gaskets

With increasing RPM and engines that are running as lean as possible to deliver the most power possible, the temperature of the exhaust gas have become quite high, which is damaging the exhaust gasket. With the release of the new 2011 Nova line of engines, Novarossi have a different shaped exhaust channel which has no sharp corners, a change that also required a modification to the design of the exhaust gasket itself. As seen in our coverage from Nuremberg, the new gaskets have a different internal shape which allows for better contact with the crankcase, plus it also is made from a more heat resistant material. All 3 modifications are made to improve the life such a little, but important, part of their high performance competition engines.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

May 4, 2011

Pirani RC 1/8th clutch spring

Pirani RC have released this new clutch spring for on road 1/8 scale cars. This new generation of springs is made with a special steel that does not lose tension even after long use, helping to keep the clutch consistent for the length of a race, avoiding any loss of torque. Easy to regulate and high performance in high traction track conditions.

Source: Pirani RC [andreapirani.com]