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April 5, 2012

Xray RX8 2012 spec conversion kit

Xray have released a conversion kit to bring the RX8 up to 2012 spec. The set includes the new 5mm aluminium chassis, front upper and lower suspension arms, front lower graphite extension for suspensions arms, composite steering blocks for graphite extension, graphite extension for steering block, rear lower composite suspension arm for graphite extension and the extension. Other parts include new 8mm 2-speed shaft, graphite radio plate, XCA universal clutchbell, aluminium flywheel and clutch disk and the necessary screws.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 5, 2012

Arrowmax MBX-6 wheel axle shafts

Arrowmax have released these new front and rear wheel axle shafts in lightweight 7075 aluminium for the Mugen MBX-6. Featuring a special hardening treatment for increased durability they also sport multiple CVD drive pin holes for increased axle life.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

April 4, 2012

Revolve RC Workstation

Revolve RC announces the new Revolve RC Workstation, a high quality, aluminium workstation for rc cars and trucks. This revolutionary product is simple in design and high in functionality. With this Workstation you can easily mount and lock the vehicle in any position, allowing hands free access to every part on the car. Built in the United States with high-grade, aircraft quality aluminium, using the latest machining technologies, it incorporates a wide base that supports a universal mounting plate attached to a 5” pedestal. The high-quality ball head allows easy positioning and locking of the car in both horizontal and vertical directions. The unique locking system is quick and easy to use, and the universal mounting plate provides a sturdy platform for cars and trucks up to 8.8lbs.

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April 4, 2012

Team Torke Shorty LiPo pack

Team Torke have released a new Shorty LiPo pack for cars with space constraints or for those racers that wish to play around with the weight balance of their car. The pack is a hard case 4000mAh 60C 7.4v 2S battery which weighs in at 205 grams and sports the standard bullet connectors.

Source: Team Torke [team-torke.com]

April 3, 2012

Boca Bearings TC4 Club Racer bearing kit

Boca Bearings has introduced their new Team Associated TC4 Club Racer bearing kit. All Team Associated TC4 kits are equipped with 24 bearings to fit your transmission, diffs and steering. The entry level kit is their Econo Power RC car and truck kit and is the most affordable of the seven kits they’ve built for this Team Associated model. Bearings in this kit have chrome steel races, chrome balls, chrome retainers and rubber seals. All Econo bearings are packed in grease and will require a short break in period. The secret weapon for any serious racer would be the orange seal ceramic bearings kit. These ceramic hybrid bearings have stainless steel 440C races and ceramic balls and are rated ABEC7 and all bearings in the kit have two rubber seals that can be removed. The enclosure is non contact which allows for 50% faster spin without any drag and this kit comes with AF2 oil.

Source: Boca Bearings [bocabearings.com]

April 3, 2012

FTW Night Fox and Tactic bodies for 8ight 2.0

FTW Racing Components today released two new body options for TLR’s 8ight 2.0, the Night Fox and Tactic. Night Fox brings massive downforce cloaked in stealth, while Tactic frees up airflow on high-grip surfaces with bold super car inspired contours. Form and function have again been melded together in the dramatic and innovative ways expected from FTW’s renegade design lab. Night Fox and Tactic are crafted to fit 8ight 2.0 perfectly in both gen 2 and gen 3 radio tray configurations. Night Fox and Tactic are formed from clear .040” polycarbonate with protective film and fit Losi’s 8ight 2.0 1:8 scale buggy. They come unpainted and include a decal sheet and window masks.

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April 3, 2012

Hobbywing Xerun V3 competition ESC

Hobbywing has released their new Xerun V3 competition ESC. The new controller can store up to ten profiles in the memory and can be imported or exported easily. Factory pre-set profiles include Blinky mode, Modify Mode, Stock mode, Practice mode, Offroad mode, Drift mode and Crawler mode. It features a a high reliable built-in electronic switch which also saves space on the chassis. A one piece aluminium upper case in red, blue or black, gives great heat dissipation while allowing higher current. An external programming port (EPP) doubles as a power port for an additional fan. Other features include Advanced Dynamic Timing technology, that provides more customization possibilities, an integrated data logger, recording the maximum temperature of ESC and motor as well as the maximum RPM, all data being easy to check in the pits using the LCD Programming box.

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April 3, 2012

Kyosho steel differential gears

Kyosho have announced the release of these steel differential gears for use in a range of their models. Made from hardened high quality steel the quality gears offer great durability under the highest loads in racing. Suitable for Kyosho’s On Road flagships V-One R4 and TF6 SP, the gears also fit the gear differential in the Ultima line of Offroad cars too. Available as a set.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]