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January 4, 2013

X-Factory X-60CF stadium truck

X Factory have released their new X-60CF stadium truck, an all carbon fiber Conversion Kit which transforms an AE T4.1 or T4 into a mid-motor X-60CF. A second Kit is also available to convert an existing X-60 to the new carbon fiber version. The new X-60CF has been seen testing at races all over the United States for three months now, and Team drivers love it. Both X-60CF Kits are complete with everything needed to convert the T4.1 or T4 to the new mid-motor truck or to convert the X-60 to carbon fiber. The conversion for the AE truck includes the great JConcepts designed and supplied body. The Kit to convert an X-60 is the lowest price Kit X-Factory has ever sold because so many parts are carried over; most drivers will do this conversion in less than two hours. The T4.1 conversion usually takes a bit over two hours.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

January 3, 2013

Sweep Racing 1/10th Square Armor tire

Sweep Racing have released their second 1/10 buggy tire called the Square Armor. These new rear tires are developed for outdoor racing in Europe and come in four compounds, silver, blue, red and white. Team driver Reno Savoya helped develop the tires for better forward bite and traction on dusty surfaces. Available in late January.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 3, 2013

TeamSR XB4 optional battery brace set

TeamSR have introduced this optional battery brace set for the Xray XB4 1/10th scale 4wd off-road buggy. The product is constructed out of high quality carbon fiber in 2mm thickness and is CNC machined to give you a straight and clean cut for a smooth edge. The carbon fiber provides a more rigid mounting position thus increasing durability over the existing factory plastic braces.

Source: TeamSR [teamsr.co]

January 3, 2013

Spec-R R1 graphite bumper holder

Spec R have released this new carbon graphite bumper holder for their R1 chassis. Made from 2.5mm tick high quality carbon it is lightweight, stylish and offers a place to mount your personal transponder.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

January 2, 2013

IDM engines to be produced by Star-Motor

Italian company IDM have announced a new agreement with Star-Motor Factory. For 2013, former World champion Daniele Ielasi chose Star-Motor to produce the new engines, which will be developed by the Italian driver himself. The completely new IDM engines line will include a new .12 Touring in Racing-Tuned and Factory Tuned versions, a new .21 Track, a GT motor and a complete range of Buggy engines, also available in Racing-Tuned and Factory Tuned. The Italian ace had this to say “I’m really excited and motivated for this new project and I’m sure that with this new cooperation with Star-Motor and all its staff we can do a great job!”

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]

January 2, 2013

JConcepts Stackers and Black Jackets tires

JConcepts have introduced two new tires for 1/8th offroad, the Stackers and Black Jackets. The Stackers is a culmination of successful DNA from the highly popular Hybrids and Crowbars tire tread patterns which reveals a heavy center lug design which is supported at the lower base with extra rib features and tiny fillets which provide a heavy forward gripping force. Directional slashes cut into the tread soften the lugs to absorb bumps and also increase the lug flexibility to accommodate loose conditions. The Black Jackets, constructed from very small square pins, provide additional grip on loose conditions with a light amount of dust and debris across the surface. The tread spacing near the outside rows are slightly open allowing maximum flexibility to adhere to smooth and slick surfaces providing a reasonable flex contact patch. The crisp center bar construction provides a wall-like pattern of tread which provides additional forward bite and also resists some high-expansion wear associated with typical small pin tires.

View the Black Jackets here

December 30, 2012

Corally SGX gear diff

Corally have introduced their new SGX gear diff for the HMX M1 which they claim offers efficiency superior to any other other gear diff. Conventional gear diffs run on inefficient straight bevel gears which drops in performance as the loads increase as they tend to bind resulting in an unstable car on corner exit. The SGX diff offers consistent uninterrupted diff action providing maximum traction and control. They also offer an optional configuration of the diff that allows it to be used with other touring cars such as Tamiya or Hot Bodies.

Source: Corally [corally.com]

December 29, 2012

LMR shock rebuild stand

LMR have released the latest addition to their line-up with the introduction of this carbon fibre 1/10th and 1/8th shock rebuild stand. The stand comes in 3 pieces which slot together and apart for simple flat transportation, which avoids damage and conserves space. Super lightweight the stand is 100mm tall with 4 holes set of 15mm Diameter and another 4 of 19mm diameter to suit all types of shocks.

View an image of the unmounted stand here