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November 3, 2010

MR33 Shock oil, glue & car stands

MR33, the brand of 3-time World Champion Marc Rheinard, have announced the first products in the line which are now available through their distribution network. The first products to be released are a complete line of high quality shock oils and super glue. Produced by one of the major RC accessory companies, the quality is top notch with a wide range of thicknesses available in the oil. MR33 have also produced black anodised aluminium car stands for both electric touring car and buggy, which is perfect for working on your car and finally there is the body post marking tool, the Hole shot, which we showed you previously. We have been told to expect more releases in the MR33 line in the coming weeks.

View the other products here

October 15, 2010

Factory Team half-weight shock fluids

No more mixing your shock fluids to get the right viscosity, with these Factory Team half-weight shock fluids. Sold in 2 fl oz bottles, they are available in 22.5wt, 27.5wt, 32.5wt, 37.5wt, 42.5wt & 47.5wt, you can now get the right weight every time. Made in the USA exclusively for Team Associated by Lucas Oil Products Inc.

Source: Factory Team [rc10.com]

July 21, 2010

Xceed TF-1 & TF-2 tire traction fluid

Xceed have released their tire traction fluid TF-1 and TF-2. Provides additional traction for indoor and outdoor use and for both foam and rubber tires. Suitable for 1/12, 1/10 and 1/10 Pro-10 and WGT as well. The TF-1 is used when there is medium to high traction, while TF-2 is used mainly on finals days, when tracking is getting almost too high, and TF-2 will help avoid traction-rolling.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

July 19, 2010

Team Powers Premium-Silicone oils

Team Powers have released a complete line of pure Premium-Silicone damper and differential oils. Sold in 50ml volumes, the oil has higher thermal stability, low surface tension and is highly compressible. The bottle features an easy fill nozzle and comes in 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 & 70wt damper oils and 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 & 8000wt diff oils.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

July 3, 2010

Avid RC Slip & Slide lubricants

Avid RC have announced that after scrutinizing development their Slip and Slide lubricants are now available. Avid Slip Bearing Oil is a Teflon based oil designed to reduce metal on metal wear by reducing friction and will remove dirt while displacing other moisture to add protection from rust. Avid Slide Bearing Grease comes in a 12cc syringe with a curved tip to allow for a very controlled application. This grease is the same that is already present in 90% of their bearings so you are already getting the best protection right out of the box and now you can clean and relube your bearings with the exact same high end grease to increase bearing life.

View the Slide bearing grease here

June 4, 2010

Orcan maintenance set for nitro cars

Proper maintenance is essential not only for the life time of every single part and the car as a whole, but also for the general performance. Nitro cars especially need intensive care and attention so with that in mind SMI Motorsport offers a new Orcan maintenance set for nitro cars that includes five products to keep the car’s parts running well and looking good. First of all, an engine maintenance oil which lubricates the bearings and avoids rust and oxidation. Second, a special oil for a perfect air filter. Third, a silicone spray to make the belts run smooth and the plastic parts look great. Fourth, isopropyl alcohol to clean the car and engines. And fifth, a well-known putty for easy dirt removal. All these products come in a handy Orcan multifunction bag.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]

May 27, 2010

Xceed high tech oil range

Xceed have introduced three new high tech oils for use in r/c cars and similar applications. Lab developed and tested by Xceed team-drivers to create the optimal oil for each below applications, each specific oil has a distinctive color, for easy recognition. Suitable for on and off road, the red oil is for high temperature purposes like clutch bearings, the blue oil for high pressure applications, like thrust bearings and the yellow oil for high velocity applications such as transmission bearings, wheel bearings and similar. The bottles feature a strong white cap, and a nice small tip, to be able to put the oil only where you want to. Available separately or in a complete set of 3.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

April 15, 2010

Team Titan Air filter oil

Team Titan have released their new high performance air filter oil. Specially formulated to be super sticky, this filter oil is able to prevent dust entering your carburetor in even the dustiest of conditions. Supplied in an 80cc bottle, it is suitable for both on road and off road applications.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]