February 24, 2016

CRC introduce new Formula rim & pre-mounted tyres

CRC introduce new Formula rim & pre-mounted tyres

New from Calandra Racing Concepts come new Formula rims and pre-mounted tyres. Starting with the Pro-Mount wheels, the rims are purpose-designed for the use with rubber tyres, such as CRC’s RT-1, the TCS F1 and the Pit Shimizu F1 line of tyres. With moulded-in mounting ribs, the Pro-Mount offers an improvement over some other wheels that are nothing more than foam tyre rims without guidance ribs. With CRC’s new wheel the rib guides the tyre bead in the right place, not allowing the tyre to be mounted too far on the wheel, making tyre mounting much easier. Swinging over to the pre-mounted tyres, they come pre-glued and are ready to have fun. The RT-1 tyres have already proven themselves in the World GT-R category of racing. The high-performance belted tyres are of super long wear, providing multiple seasons of use on carpet surfaces. They mount to CRC’s new Pro-Mount wheel and come in sets of four and they will be available in limited quantities in mid March.

View the Pro-Mount rims here


February 23, 2016

Xray XB4 graphite steering brace

Xray XB4 graphite steering brace

Xray have introduced a carbon fibre steering brace for the XB4 buggy. Machined from 2.0mm high-quality carbon fibre the brace connects the two steering posts and it is meant to improve steering and jump landing on the expense of making the car less stable at the same time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 23, 2016

Picco Team Spec 2016 TB 5-port engine

Picco Team Spec 2016 TB 5-port engine

Picco Europe have introduced the new Team Spec 2016 TB 5-port nitro off-road engine. As strong and durable as the original Team Spec engine the TB variant features a 5-port long stroke design for strong bottom end power, it sports a Swiss-made rear ceramic bearing as well as an updated front bearing for even better durability. Also new is a redesigned cooling head which is larger in size for improved cooling efficiency and cool looks. The engine already proofed its performance by taking the TQ at the recent Padova Nitro World Cup in the hands of Marco Barrufolo and it is available very soon.

Source: Picco Europe [racing-experience.fr]


February 22, 2016

MIP Ten-SCTE Roller Pucks shiny drive system

MIP Ten-SCTE Roller Pucks shiny drive system

MIP have introduced the Roller Pucks shiny drive system for the Losi Ten-SCTE short course truck. Building on the design features of the MIP Pucks system the Roller Pucks utilise large diameter metal bushings in favour of the standard small diameter pins to make for improved wear characteristics as the Roller Puck material is softer than the hardened steel outdrives. Included in the set are a pair of shiny CVD bones, two Pucks outdrives, metal pucks and it is usable with the Losi Ten-SCE 1.0, TLR Ten-SCTE 2.0 as well as the Losi Ten-Rally X.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


February 22, 2016

WRC F-One adjustable friction roll damper

WRC F-One adjustable friction roll damper

Italian company WRC have introduced a new adjustable roll damper for the F-One formula car. The design revolves around the inner piston that can be equipped with one to three rubber O-rings in order to adjust the friction of the damper with the single O-ring offering the least and the triple O-ring specification offering the most friction. Additional fine-tuning is possible by using highly viscous oils or greases. The damper not only fits the F-One but many other formula cars with a single roll damper.

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February 22, 2016

Xray XB2 brass front bulkheads

Xray XB2 brass front bulkheads

Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 line of 1/10th 2WD buggies are two brass front bulkheads. Available as 26 degree and 23/29 degree variant the bulkheads not only help to adjust the front wishbones kick-up angle, they also add 46g of weight to the front most part of the chassis which can result in more on-power steering compared to running the standard composite blocks. Both bulkheads come laser-etched for easy identification with the 23/29 degree part requiring the use of the optional 23/29 degree aluminium front arm mount.

View the 23/29 degree bulkhead here


February 22, 2016

VBC Racing WildfireD08 low CG shock absorbers

VBC Racing WildfireD08 low CG shock absorbers

Coming from VBC Racing and made for the Wildfire D08 electric touring car is the low centre of gravity True Big Bore Short shock absorber system. The set includes four “short” shock absorbers and it was made for the use with the optional graphite LCG front and rear shock towers. The shock set includes all needed parts to build four dampers, it comes with genuine SMJ TS3.0 and TS2.8 short springs and makes for a more stable handling of the car especially in high-traction conditions.

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February 22, 2016

Xray NT1’16 – Coming soon

Xray NT1'16 – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of the 2016 NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The 2016 edition of the double World Championship winning car is expected to be an evolution rather than a revolution and we bring you more information on the vehicle as soon at they surface.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]