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December 3, 2011

Associated RC8 option parts

Associated have released a number of new parts for the RC8 line of vehicles. First up are these lightweight drive train parts which have been machined to reduce weight to help the performance of the car. The parts getting this treatment are the diff ring gear and the 44T spur gear. Also new are these precision-machined, tapered Delrin pistons for the 16mm Big Bore shocks. The team set out to improve over the 10 x 1.1 piston setup with damping characteristics that also excelled when the track got bumpy. Extensive testing showed that by drilling out 5 of the 10 holes larger, the damping provided the best of both worlds. The larger 1.2mm or 1.3mm allow for better low speed damping over bumps, while still keeping the great smooth track handling characteristics of the smaller 1.1 hole setups.

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December 3, 2011

Mugen Pro Starter B3 starter boxes

Mugen have made some running changes to their line of on road and buggy starter boxes, the Pro Starter B3. The new boxes now feature a new handle which places the glow connector at an angle for easy access and to prevent it interfering with the bottom of the car. The boxes can now also readily accept LiPo packs.

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December 2, 2011

Motonica P81 RS2 on road chassis

Motonica have released the P81 RS2, the next evolution of their 1/8th scale on road chassis. Based off the racing experience gained this year, Motonica takes a further step forward to improve upon the already top performance of their race winning chassis. The new version retains the features already developed in the previous version, keeping the technical features and all the components of the RS version untouched. The most important innovation of the RS2 is the new front hub set that allows the adjustment of the King Pin angle, which can have a considerable effect on the cars performance.

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December 2, 2011

Team Durango DEX408 1/8th BL buggy

Having brought you some teaser and prototype shots of the new brushless Durango 1/8th scale, the company have today released the complete details on the DEX408. It has been specifically designed for this class with careful consideration of the electric-specific weight distribution requirements, the DEX408 makes no compromises. In order to achieve optimum weight distribution (with a near perfect 50/50 front-to-rear), they kept the chassis narrow, whilst allowing enough room for many of today’s most popular electrics and electronics. With a narrow chassis design, the DEX408 is nimble like its smaller DEX410 cousin, and it is easy to wrench-on in-between races. The ESC has been centrally positioned on its own composite platform, opposite which is a smaller platform for your Personal Transponder. Specially designed hook-and-loop straps secure the batteries to the chassis via the all-new composite side rails. Easy-access front and rear differentials are retained from the DEX408s nitro brother (DNX408), as are the race-proven wishbones and shock absorbers while the composite spur gear cover has a dedicated clip to hold motor and ESC wires tidily.

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December 2, 2011

Sonic V.21T 3.5cc on-road engine

In a few days Sonic Nitro Engines will release the all new Sonic V.21T 3.5cc on-road engine which is produced by Picco Micromotori and all components have been made from the finest materials to ensure high durability and reliability. Equipped with a 7+2 ports sleeve with ‘teardrop work’ and a CNC machined flat piston, the engine provides great power over the entire RPM range while having a very efficient fuel consumption. The 14mm turbo crankshaft is equipped with two high density weights to improve the overall balancing and filled with a silicone insert to reduce the inertia and improve the fuel flow. The special back plate, the optimized crankcase and the “knife edged” aerodynamic connecting rod help even more to reduce turbulence inside the engine. A special turbo combustion chamber with a cooling fin and the super lightweight cooling head ensure best heat dispersion to keep the engine temperature at a moderate level. High quality Swiss ball bearings, a modern composite valve carburetor and two aluminium venturis (8mm + 9mm) complete this new high competition engine.

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December 2, 2011

Pilotage Nova Line LiPo packs

Pilotage have announced a new line up of hard case LiPo batteries for high performance model cars called Nova Line. These 30C and 40C packs are engineered to provide exceptional performance to top level competitive racers and casual hobbyists alike. The C rating of these batteries reflect the continuous current that the pack can be discharged over the course of 100 cycles, after which the pack will maintain 90% its initial capacity. The long life cycle of these batteries gives you the dependability you need while the punch that they deliver gives you the edge when you need it most.

Source: Pilotage [pilotage-rc.com]

December 2, 2011

Shepherd Velox V8 ceramic-eccentric set

Shepherd have introduced their ceramic-eccentric set for the Velox V8. This set includes 16 ceramic ball bearings for a smoother and free drivetrain as well as increased longevity. With the eccentrics it’s possible to change the position of the wheel axle giving more setup options to the user. Special 12x16x0,1mm shims are also included to fine tune the play of the wheel axle.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

December 2, 2011

Team Orion Vortex Neon BL systems

Team Orion have released their new line of Vortex Neon Brushless systems which come with all new 4-pole sensorless brushless motors. The new 4-pole design gives you maximum drivability with best efficiency and power output. Together with the Vortex R10 Sport speed controller the Neon Brushless system is the most advanced, robust and easy to use entry level brushless set Team Orion has ever made. Available in 14T, 17T and 19T versions.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]