March 21, 2013

ProTek RC Pit Caddy

ProTek RC Pit Caddy

ProTek RC have released their new Pit Caddy which features two large sides with several convenient pockets for storing all of your tools and gear. Three four-inch outer pockets are perfect for housing glow igniters, temp guns, and glow-plug wrenches while ten smaller loops inside the Pit Caddy neatly hold your tuning screwdrivers and hand tools needed for on-the-fly adjustments. Finally, it has two drawstring pockets for securing your fuel bottles so that they won’t accidentally tip over during transport.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]


March 21, 2013

EcoPower Electron 610 AC charger

EcoPower Electron 610 AC charger

EcoPower’s Electron 610 AC charger can do it all, at an affordable price. Charge at up to 10-amps, set five adjustable profiles and charge all popular types of RC batteries (Lipo/LiFe/NiMH), the computer controlled Electron 610AC features a built-in power supply so users won’t have to invest in an additional unit to power their charger. Multiple charge modes let you choose between ‘normal’, ‘fast’ and ‘storage’, giving you flexibility when you’re at the track. The Electron 610 AC can charge up to 6S battery packs and has an internal lithium cell-balancer making it one of the most versatile chargers in it’s price range.

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March 21, 2013

Mugen MBX7 graphite front steering plate

Mugen MBX7 graphite front steering plate

Mugen Racing have released this new optional graphite front steering plate for the World Champion MBX7 Nitro Buggy. This new plate will improve steering response and durability and will be available shortly.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]


March 21, 2013

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro details

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro details

Shepherd have released an image and details of the final design of the soon to be released and completely revised Velox V10 Pro. The re-designed front end features a ball-raced wire anti-roll bar, a narrower differential, new lower and upper wishbones, a carbon body mount support and a very small aluminium servo saver. The front lower arms can be mounted in two different positions using some eccentric inserts to adjust the roll-center, a unique feature in this class. Additionally the front shock tower has been updated to suit the latest geometry-changes of the shock position for a better steering response.

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March 21, 2013

SWorkz S350 shock towers

SWorkz S350 shock towers

SWorkz new black power series lightened 7075 front and rear shock towers are now available for their S350 buggy. Made from 5mm thick 7075 aluminum, the designers have calculated the perfect balance between weight and strength. They are even lighter than the standard S350 shock tower and with all the new shock position and rear upper arm holes you will be able to bring your car to next level.

View the rear shock towers here


March 21, 2013

Xray XB4 rubber o-rings

Xray XB4 rubber o-rings

Xray have released these rubber o-rings in size 12x1mm suggested to use for Xray XB4 shock absorbers in the upper cap to prevent the shocks from leaking. Sold in a pack 10.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 20, 2013

Schumacher Stagger Rib SC tire

Schumacher announce the release of the Stagger Rib tread tire for short course trucks. Available in soft yellow compound the tire is designed for the front of 2WD trucks and best suited for EU-style astro turf tracks.

Source: Schumacher [racingcars.com]


March 20, 2013

Pro-Line pre-painted bodies & pre-mounted tires

Pro-Line introduce two new pre-painted body shells and pre-mounted Trencher X SC tires. Starting with the bodies, available soon are the original Flo-Tek and the Flo-Tek Ford F150 body shell. They are designed to fit most of today’s 2WD and 4WD SC trucks and come handpainted, partially pre-cut and pre-stickered. The bodies are hand-painted and genuine Pro-Line shells separating them from the many screen-printed plastic shells on the market. Also new are pre-mounted M2 medium compound Trencher X SC tires on black Renegade wheels. They will become available for a wide range of trucks such as the Traxxas Slash 2WD and 4×4, the TLR Ten-SCTE, AE SC10 4×4, and HPI Blitz.

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