January 16, 2015

Xray RX8 XCA hard-coated aluminium pinions

Xray RX8 XCA hard-coated aluminium pinions

Xray introduce hard-coated aluminium pinion gears for RX8’s with XCA clutchbell. Cut from tough 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a hard-coated surface for strength and durability the gears help to fine-tune the gearing of Xray’s 1/8th nitro on-road car. Made on a special gear machine, all pinions feature ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true running for vibration-free operation. A fine internal threading allows for easy installation on standard or lightweight XCA clutchbells and each of the pinions, that are available as 17T to 19T 1st and 22T to 25T 2nd gear variant, comes etched with the tooth number for quick and easy identification.

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January 16, 2015

Wollanka & Pignotti win at VRC Worlds

Wollanka & Pignotti win at VRC Worlds

Martin Wollanka and Kevin Pignotti are the new VRC Worlds title holders in 1:8th Sportscars and 1:10th ISTC respectively. Martin Wollanka from Austria scored a well-deserved title in his 2014 VRC Worlds campaign after having to settle for second in the 1:10 ISTC VRC Worlds right behind Kevin Pignotti. Martin managed to turn things around in 1:8 Sportscars at the Lostallo event, driving to victory with a 4 seconds lead on Kevin Pignotti. New kid on the block Jakub Rozycki from Poland was lapped by Wollanka at the very last lap of the race when he needed a last fuel stop as to make it to the finish line in 3rd.

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January 16, 2015

VBC Racing Wildfire D07 aluminium chassis

VBC Racing Wildfire D07 aluminium chassis

From VBC Racing and made for the Wildfire D07 touring car is a 2mm aluminium chassis plate. The part is machined from 7075 aluminium and it comes black anodised and with laser etched logos. As with all alloy chassis the plate comes in handy on high-bite surfaces such as carpet or treated asphalt as it reduces chassis flex making for improved balance and an easier to drive car.

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January 16, 2015

New Radtec touring car & 1/12th scale options

New Radtec touring car & 1/12th scale options

Radtec have several new aluminium option parts for the Xray T4, the Yokomo BD7 and 1/12th scale pan cars available. First up is a single piece floating servo mount for the 2015 Spec Xray T4. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 aluminium, it sports a mounting hole for the inner battery stopper and it comes orange anodised to match with the remainder of the car’s alloy parts.

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January 16, 2015

SWorkz Concept S104 Evo 1/10th buggy

SWorkz Concept S104 Evo 1/10th buggy

SWorkz introduce the Concept S104 Evo 4WD 1/10th scale buggy. Sporting a revised design with updated suspension geometry and shock absorbers the buggy makes also use of the FCSS and Evo 2 systems known from the company’s 1/8th scale buggies. The new stronger suspension arms also add durability and performance as does the standard centre differential that is easily replaced by a slipper clutch if conditions call for it. The buggy is meant to make a first appearance in the hands of SWorkz’s Atsushi Hara at the upcoming Reedy Race of Champions.

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January 16, 2015

Reedy R-Power T-shirt & W15 hoodie

Reedy R-Power T-shirt & W15 hoodie

Reedy have new merchandise available in the form of the R-Power T-shirt and the W15 hooded sweatshirt. The T-shirt is 100 percent cotton emblazoned with the up-and-coming R-Power logo up front and with the traditional Reedy Powered logo out back. The W15 hoodie features a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend to cut the chill and the sweatshirt sports the iconic Reedy Powered logo across the front, making it perfectly suitable for the track or daily wear. Both are available in adult S to XXXL sizes.

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January 15, 2015

Avid B5/T5 vented motor plate & pink 17mm wheelnuts

Avid B5/T5 vented motor plate & pink 17mm wheelnuts

Avid have a new vented motor plate for the Team Associated B5 and T5 as well as pink 17mm Triad wheelnuts available. Starting with the motor plate, the part is made for the use with the B5 and B5M buggies as well as the new T5M  truck and it helps to scrub weight while allowing hot air and dirt to get out of the gear cover. The 48 degree angled vents are placed to remove material above the motor, yet still maintain a rigid motor plate to keep gear mesh consistent. The part is fully CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodized with chamfered edges for that luxury look.

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January 15, 2015

JConcepts moisture wicking shirt

JConcepts moisture wicking shirt

New from JConcepts comes the Racing Stripes moisture wicking T-shirt. Made from gray fabric and coming with a vertical muscle car racing stripes design as well as JConcepts’ distinctive logos on the front and back the shirt is available in adult M to XXXL sizes and it keeps you dry and comfortable even in warm and humid weather conditions.

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