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December 13, 2011

Contact pre-glued 1/12th scale tires

Contact tyres have introduced a new range of pre-glued 1/12th scale tires suitable for 1/12th circuit cars. After a huge amount of testing of natural foams and with the help of team drivers Paul Lemieux and Chris Kerswell they have entered into the market with Contact 1/12 scale tires. To help the driver they have decided to keep the same colour range of the main brands in this market. Trued to optimum diameter of 44mm for the fronts and 46mm for the rears they come pre glued on special Contact rims in white, which has been extensively tested for perfect strength and flexibility to provide the maximum traction.

Source: Contact [racing-cars.com]

December 13, 2011

Viper R/C VTX1 sensored brushless ESC

Viper R/C have announced the release of their new VTX1 Sensored Brushless ESC. The VTX1’s all aluminium case disperses heat without the use of a fan and it comes preloaded with eight profiles which are all customizable for different applications, or add your own profile for a track or track condition. The VTX1 is designed for 1/12 and 1/10 scale on road applications without radio receiver pack, it is also a perfect option for competitive 1/10 high traction indoor clay off road racing. The top of the line power FETs in the VTX1 will provide ultra-low resistance for blinking mode races. Its sophisticated boost timing firmware will be the best choice to the podium finishes. It is available in Viper R/C Solutions now.

View the features list here

December 13, 2011

Easy Torke 5800mah 50C LiPo pack

Following on from their earlier release, Team Torke have introduced their Easy Torke LiPo which has been specially designed for high power and long duration. This 5800mAh 50C LiPo features a hard case and industry standard 4mm bullet connectors and will fit most of today’s 1/10th scale cars.

Source: Team Torke [team-torke.com]

December 13, 2011

P1 Brand Jim Dieter Signature tee

Introducing the debut Industry Series release from P1 Brand, the Jim Dieter Signature tee. Taking inspiration from the wild world of custom car culture, the Jim Dieter Signature tee features a humorous caricature of the well-known mechanic and motorman, screen printed on the front. The P1 Brand Industry Series logo is printed on the backside of the shirt, and a woven, P1 Brand label finishes the overall design. Each Jim Dieter Signature shirt comes packaged inside of a quart-sized paint can, with a custom label wrap, featuring the artwork, a brief bio, and additional information about the P1 Brand Industry Series project.

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December 13, 2011

Capricorn MTX-5 CVD shafts

Capricorn have released a pair of CVD shafts for the Mugen MTX-5. These lightweight shafts are suitable for the front and rear of the car and help reduce the overall weight by 12 grams. Supplied with all the parts necessary to mount them to the wheel axle.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 12, 2011

FTW DEX210 carbon fibre steering rack kit

FTW Racing Components have introduced its carbon fibre steering rack kit for Team Durango’s new DEX210 buggy. The kit was developed in response to demand from racers for a robust alternative to the stock piece. Maintaining the stock dimensions and mounting locations it drastically improves the rigidity of the steering link for improved precision and durability. The kits includes the link and hardware necessary for a simple bolt-on installation. Like all FTW carbon fiber components, the steering rack is fabricated in the USA from high grade USA carbon fibre.

View the steering rack mounted here

December 12, 2011

Bittydesign Force shell for THE Car

As seen during our race coverage at last Octobers Arena race in Italy, Bittydesign have released their Force shell for the JQ Products THE Car. Featuring a cab forward design, it has been developed to obtain better downforce and improve steering response in low speed turns. They also worked to obtain higher downforce at the rear of the body by adding winglets which also helps create more stability in high speed turns. The cab has been developed to use the original JQ air filter, regardless of whether the engine is placed in the front or rear position. Also available to complete the look, rear mud guards which are supplied clear so they can be painted to match your shell.

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December 12, 2011

Arrowmax aluminium & carbon setup board

Arrowmax have released their awesome new setup board suitable for 1/12 and 1/10 on road racing cars. Measuring 420mm length and 290mm width and 8mm thick its special design sees a CNC machined 7075 aluminium honeycomb and frame edge, which drastically lightens the board to 350 grams yet remains stiff and flat. Installed on the top is carbon surface while the opposite side features a clear lexan board and depending on the clients requirements you can have your logo or name put onto the graphite. This product is pre-order only so visit the website for more details.

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