After revealing the Pulse RC brand some days ago, the German company have released some CAD images of their first body design. Made for the recently released Team Durango DEX210 car, the shell follows the look of the DEX410 cars, improves the airflow within the shell and looks ready to kick some serious butt. This super sexy body can be used for all four motor configurations and will be available early to mid December.
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New from Xray are these driveshaft adapters for the front solid axle. A direct replacement for the stock composite versions they have increased strength and lifespan. The modular design of the front solid axle allows for easy removal and servicing. Internal slots key to drive shaft pins require the use of driveshaft blades (included), enabling direct power transfer to the wheels and eliminating excess play between the outdrives and drive shafts. Sold as a pair.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Team Titan, the Blitz Volt is designed for 1/10 190mm Touring cars. A design that creates lots of steering, it is very well balanced and is perfect for small and tight corners claiming to give you more speed then other bodies on the market. Following the Global body spec it is available in 0.8mm standard and 0.7mm lightweight versions. Supplied with window mask and high quality decals.
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Arrowmax have released new upper arm holders for the Xray RX8. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, for right and left, the lightweight design is stronger and much stiffer than the standard kit parts.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
In December 2011 VRC organizes 3 World Championships, a whole month of virtual r/c racing at the very highest level. Each of the Worlds is over 4 rounds, spread over 12 days. The VRC Pro 2011 World Championship 1:10 electrics will start on the 16th of December! Don’t miss out on what is surely THE MOST popular event of the year, attracting many, many racers! Last year more than 1000 racers participated in the VRC v3 Worlds, and this year promises to be even bigger. On December 2nd the nitro racers kick off with 1:8 at the new Luxembourg track, a week later on the 9th it’s 1:10 nitro’s turn at Pegaso, Mexico. The 1:8 nitro has a 60 minutes main final, 1:10 nitro 45 minutes! These are the races you want to win and have on your r/c racer c.v.
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Team Durango have introduced these alloy wheel hexes are designed to fit both the rear axle of the DEX210 and the front and rear axle of the DEX410 models. Precision machined from high quality aluminium and then anodised in Team Durango gold for ultimate bling they offer a stronger alternative to the standard plastic items on your kit. They have additionally been machined on the front face to keep the weight down without sacrificing strength. Sold as a pair.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Capricorn have introduced their new Brain Stuff brand, dedicated to quality materials, technical solutions and R&D. Their first product is this tire additive applicator which helps apply the additive to the tires. An electric motor runs at a constant speed rotating the tires placed on the first axis and contact the other two tires which will run in the opposite direction. An adjustment on the two cams allow you to set the pressure between the tires and choose the type of additive penetration. Works with 1/8th and 1/10th tires.
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Durango have made the announcement that their long awaited 1/8th scale truggy is coming soon. Called the DNX408T, we have no other information on this new chassis but we can presume its heavily based on the DNX408 buggy. More information as we get it.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
