April 4, 2013

CSO aluminium lightweight layshaft clamp

CSO aluminium lightweight layshaft clamp

CSO introduce this aluminium lightweight layshaft clamp for the use with the CSO-1 and Xray T4 cars. The part is designed to hold the layshaft bearing so there is no need to run the respective top deck screws giving for more chassis flex and therefore faster cornering. The parts come as pair and are simply secured to the layshaft holder using two screws.

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April 4, 2013

Nosram X-Treme Race LiPo batteries

Nosram X-Treme Race LiPo batteries

Nosram introduce updated versions of their X-Treme Race competition LiPo battery packs. Protected by a red semi-transparent hard case the packs are build from the latest 3C chargeable cells and come in several specifications from 1S pan car over 2S shorty up to 2S saddle and regular length packs. They feature 4mm bullet-type power and 2mm balancer ports and comply with DMC, BRCA, EFRA and IFMAR rules.

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April 4, 2013

Tresrey ‘410 series rear gearbox inserts

Tresrey '410 series rear gearbox inserts

Coming soon from Tresrey are these aluminium rear gearbox inserts for the Team Durango DEX410 buggies and DESC410 trucks. The parts are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and increase the rigidity of the rear bulkhead to avoid gear box trouble in the event of a crash or hard landings. Coming in sets of two and anodised in Tresrey red the parts are a direct replacement for the stock plastic inserts.

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April 3, 2013

Sonic V.21LS on-road engine

Sonic V.21LS on-road engine

Sonic Nitro Engines introduce the latest version of the successful V.21 engine. After extensive tests in cooperation with Edoardo Picco the engine features the latest long stroke ‘LS’ design offering more low and mid range power while keeping the fuel economy on a very good level. Equipped with a 7+2 sleeve with teardrop design and a lightened CNC-machined piston made of high percentage silicone alloy the engine sports a balanced lightweight 14mm turbo crankshaft with silicone insert to lower the rotating mass and reduce inner turbulences while the optimised backplate improves the fuel flow even more. A special finned turbo combustion chamber and the super light-weight cooling head ensure best heat dispersion to keep the engine temperature at a moderate level. High quality Swiss ball bearings, a modern composite valve carburettor as well as 8mm and 9mm venturi inserts make this engine ideal for competitive racers.

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April 3, 2013

Yaiba RB6, B4 & XB4 option parts

Yaiba RB6, B4 & XB4 option parts

Yaiba Racing announce the soon release of new aluminium option parts for the Kyosho RB6, Team Associated B4 and Xray XB4 buggy. Starting with the RB6 parts, the company comes up with some more suspension components in the form of wide rear suspension mounts for mid and rear motor buggies. They are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, sport a bright red anodising and white writings for easy identification. Available will be RF, RR and RR mid motor parts all of which are direct replacements for the kit’s plastic mounts. New for the Team Associated B4 comes an aluminium front bulkhead that weights in at around 9.5g and that therefore is 5g heavier than the stock plastic part. Made for the Xray XB4 is an aluminium servo saver crank. As the Kyosho parts the items come red anodised and with laser-etched writings. All of the new parts will become available by mid April.

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April 3, 2013

JConcepts off-road wing buttons

JConcepts off-road wing buttons

New from JConcepts come aluminium wing buttons for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Specially designed for all screw-in wing mounts the machined aluminium design with durable outer rim and stylish hex design offers a bit more security over traditional plastic wing buttons. The buttons incorporate through-holes and notched hexes which make it light-weight and strong in all the important areas. The attachment area has an already built-in countersunk feature which allows for the cleanest assembly possible and the buttons are available in blue and black colour.

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April 3, 2013

LRP Quadra V.1 charger & LiPo packs

LRP Quadra V.1 charger & LiPo packs

LRP introduce the Quadra Competition V.1 charger and new hard case LiPo battery packs. Starting with the charger, the Quadra Competition V.1 is designed for the stationary use with the integrated power supply or at the track using 12V input. The charger offers up to 10A charge and 5A discharge current, fills 1S to 6S LiPo and 1 to 14 cell LiXX battery packs and offers several charge programs including balancing and storage charging. Featuring a back-lit display and four foil-covered buttons the V.1 is also updatable using the integrated USB interface. Also new is an updated line of competition hard case LiPo battery packs. Available are several 2S and a 1S pack build from 80C/40C up to 110C/55C cells making them ideal for 1/12th to 1/8th scale applications. The capacities available range from 4500mAh with the 2S ‘shorty’ pack up to 7200mAh with the 2S offerings. They come in protective semi-transparent cases and with 4mm bullet-type tube connectors and 2mm balancer ports.

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April 3, 2013

Speed Mind V3.0 transmitter bags

Speedmind V3.0 transmitter bags

Speed Mind introduce five new ‘V3.0’ transmitter bags for intermediate and competition level Airtronics/Sanwa and Futaba radios. They are made using a special fabric that resembles a carbon fibre surface and the bags sport protective inner foams that match with the transmitter’s outlines. Several compartments make storing small parts and accessories easy. An inner pocket for the manual, outer handles and a stitched transmitter logo round up the package. Currently available are dedicated variants for the Airtronics/Sanwa M11X, M12 and MT-4, and the Futaba 4PK and 4PL.

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