Edam release a 2 speed upgrade kit for the Spirit 1/10 scale on-road nitro chassis. Updated parts are the new steel rear layshaft with increased durability compared to the previously used titanium one and a new first gear one way sleeve to put away stress from the shaft and the one way bearing for a better efficiency of the drive system.
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Team C Racing release the V2 slipper hub for the TC02 2WD buggy. The plate features the original design but five lines of venting holes to reduce the temperature of the slipper hubs and pads when using high-power brushless motors. Included in the set are two hubs.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
Pro-Line have sent out a sneak peak of their new Blockade SC tire. Having been very successful at the 2011 ROAR Gas Nationals the new tire has been transferred across to this new SC form. Notable Features include revolutionary long lasting tread pattern which generates exceptional forward and side bite on a variety of surfaces and latest generation V2 SC wide carcass for increased contact patch.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
The beta test of VRC Pro has been very successful and we have now taken a decision on the launch date of VRC Pro: September 1st. So mark this date in your agenda and make sure to check virtualrc.com out when VRC Pro is revealed to all r/c racers. Beta testers have been very active in testing all the features of VRC Pro and its content and the VRC World social network community, and the development team has been chasing all the feedback to iron out all the flaws. The platform is now very stable and is ready to go. The decision was taken to launch September 1st to have the complete VRC Pro team available for support and back-up after the holiday period.
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New from KM Racing is this engine bearing tool kit that allows the easy installation and removal of bearings. Made from high quality steel it is easy to use and suitable for all .12 and .21 size engines using the company’s different range of adapters and collets. The adapter and collet sets is sold separately and comes in 11.5mm and 11.9 – 12mm versions for .12 engines and in 14mm and 14.4mm versions for .21 engines.
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Following the Hi-Flow Short Course body shell, JConcepts introduce another new product during this week’s 2011 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals. The Hazard 12mm hex wheel for Associated SC10 and SC10 4×4 kits features a 10 spoke design, bead-lock appearance and centre lug nut detail. The Hazard will make an immediate impact on the performance of the SC10 trucks by widening the stance of the truck by 6mm in overall width. The increased width will maximise the SC10 and bring it up to the ROAR maximum legal limits in dimensional width. The wheels should be available soon.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
With World Champion on road racer Robert Pietsch visiting the offroad Euros last week in Germany, he brought along with him the all new MTX-5 1/10th 200mm chassis for us to take a look at. Having written about the car previously there is no need to go into details about its unique features other than to say that the whole package looks pretty good in the flesh. We are told that the car is close to hitting the shops and for next week’s European Championships in Ettlingen, Germany the car will make its international race debut in the hands of Pietsch, the car in the photos is his race car, Rick V and Francesco Tironi. You can follow our coverage of this race and follow the progress of the new car on our Events page from Wednesday the 17th onwards.
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Speedtech RC from Germany now have an extended line of MobGum tyres for 1/12 scale on-road cars available. Additionally to the existing line of tyres the company now offers Jaco Magenta and Double-Pink front as well as Pink and Magenta rear foam on Yokomo R12 wheels. Also, MobGums tyres on grey Prism wheels will be shipped in a race ready size now. The rears feature 45 mm diameter with the front tyres being 43 mm in size. This does away with the often unwanted need to trim and true the tyres before use.
Source: Speedtech RC [speedtechrc.de]
