June 3, 2013

Tekno RC NB48 1/8th nitro buggy

Tekno RC NB48 1/8th nitro buggy

Tekno RC have introduced the NB48, a completely new 1/8th nitro buggy built on their EB48 and SCT410 platform. The chassis has ideal weight distribution side-to-side due to creating an all new mid-offset rear bulkhead and ring gear which moves the engine closer to the centre without overloading the right side. It also minimizes drive angles and wear on the center dog bones so the drivetrain is as free as can be without sacrificing chassis layout and weight balance on the very narrow 4mm 7075 CNC hard anodized aluminum chassis. The engine can be mounted in two positions, a front position and an 18mm offset rear position. Under most conditions the motor forward produces the fastest cornering and subsequent lap times while in very bumpy or very loose conditions testing shows the rear engine position can be easier to drive.

View more details and images here


June 3, 2013

JConcepts TLR22 & 22T / 22SCT front shock towers

JConcepts TLR22 & 22T / 22SCT front shock towers

JConcepts have released new 4mm carbon fibre front shock towers for the TLR 22 and 22T / 22SCT. The design team has pin-pointed the exact geometry locations of the front shock tower and designed a durable and lightweight option part that is a direct bolt-on for the front-end of the popular TLR vehicles. The shock tower is 4mm in thickness and features all the stock mounting geometry in a more compact package. Reinforcement ribs have been added where needed for additional strength and mounting hardware has been included for a secure hassle free attachment. Additionally, the replacement front truck tower includes a 2.5mm locknut for body mount attachment.

View the 22 buggy shock tower here


June 3, 2013

Capricorn TE01 optional motor mount & spur holder

Capricorn TE01 optional motor mount & spur holder

Capricorn have released this new optional motor mount & spur holder for their TE01 TC chassis. Changeable with the standard version, it will help increase the traction with more flexibility between the chassis and upper deck. The flexibility can be managed by mounting the connecting support or by using screws in the spur gear mount and connecting support, giving you 3 steps available of varying flex.

View another image of the mount & holder here


June 3, 2013

T.O.P. Photon hanging servo mount

T.O.P. Photon hanging servo mount

New from T.O.P. is this alloy one-piece hanging servo mount for their Photon EX chassis. This new unit helps eliminate uneven chassis flex characteristics while at the same time limiting any servo position displacement and or rotation that may result from multi-piece hanging servo mounting systems.

Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]


June 2, 2013

Capricorn LAB21-7RHT .21 engine

Capricorn LAB21-7RHT .21 engine

Capricorn have released their new .21 engine, the LAB21-7RHT. Made to meet the new EFRA rules that sees qualifying return to 5 minutes, this engine can make the time without the need to a costly fuel stop which can destroy your chances of setting a good time. Made by Novarossi, the engine uses the latest carburetor with the heatsink on the high needle, a new underhead with o-ring with a different combustion chamber drawing, CNC machined convex piston, 14mm balanced treated crankshaft for lower fuel usage and a 7 port ABC liner. Capricorn suggest using the Novarossi 2615 muffler with 6 ring manifold and 8.5mm venturi. The engine also comes with 8mm & 9mm venturi to help you reach 5 minutes on every track.

View images of the engine internals here


June 2, 2013

Associated to re-release RC10 Classic buggy

Associated to re-release RC10 Classic buggy

For those people who were too young to own one the first time round or had one back in the day, Associated have announced that they are going to release a limited number of the original Classic RC10 buggies. Designed originally back in the 1980’s and winning the first title for the US company at the hands of Jammin Jay Hasley in 1985, this design is a classic and paved the way in terms of design for the buggies we race today. The released version will be modernised slightly to be able to accept LiPo packs and will become available this Summer.

View the RC10 poster here


June 1, 2013

Avid aluminum ballstud washer set

Avid aluminum ballstud washer set

Avid have have released their take on a traditional aluminium ballstud washer by introducing a staggered outer diameter so you can easily tell what thickness of washer you are running. As the washers grow in thickness, the outside diameter grows in steps of 0.5mm. Replace the plastic washers that come in your kit with these precision machined aluminum washers which won’t crush and change thickness when clamped. A set includes 12 pcs, 4 of each thickness 2.0, 1.0, and 0.5mm.

View the washer stagger here


May 31, 2013

Futaba 4PLS T-FHSS radio system

Futaba 4PLS T-FHSS radio system

With the new Futaba 4PLS, modelers can enjoy the benefits of telemetry in two ways. Temperature, voltages and rpm can be monitored in real-time and logged for future reference. Even better, these advantages are included in the 4PLS for the same price as the original 4PL. The 4PLS offers the same value and durability and adds to an already impressive list of high-end racing features.

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