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February 9, 2011

Acorn Racing 48 pitch pinion gears

Adding to their line of 64 pitch pinion gears, Acorn Racing has added a complete line of 48 pitch high precision ultra light weight pinion gears. Like the 64 pitch pinions they weigh an average of about 2 grams each and made of aero grade T6 aluminium. Machine cut for precision and concentricity, each and every piece of this gear is coated to prevent oxidation and hardened for strength and durability. The new 48 pitch pinions range from 15T to 40T.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

February 8, 2011

Vega Elite Ultima RT5 2WD race conversion

Having brought you details on the first of the new series of Vega Elite 2WD race conversions, the Kyosho Ultima RB5 SP2, a very similar conversion is available for the Ultima RT5 truck. Featuring a CNC machined aerospace 7075 alloy tub chassis & gearbox, motor plate heat sink, rear shock tower, bodyshell and more, this new conversion changes the weight distribution of the car, allowing it to jump more level & massively helps in-air control and powered landings.

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February 8, 2011

Associated RC Cheat Sheets iPhone app

Team Associated have released their RC Cheat Sheets iPhone app. Now you can quickly understand how to adjust your RC car, buggy or truck settings for optimum tuning. Within a range of tuning options, which is better, a higher number or lower? Thicker or thinner? How will a longer or shorter adjustment change the handling? If you keep scratching your head trying to remember, then you need to download this app. For those of us who haven’t yet grasped the theory and physics of the tuning possibilities behind the many setup options, RC Cheat Sheets, with its 100+ cheat sheets and 70+ full-color photos, will give you shortcuts to the information you need to make changes intelligently and quickly. This app puts valuable information at your fingertips for off road, on road and oval styles and electric and nitro vehicles. This app useful for a wide range of RC brands, not just Team Associated vehicles.

View a video demonstrating the app here

February 8, 2011

TLR releases 8ight 2.0 & T 2.0 in kit form

Returning to its roots, Team Losi Racing is once again offering kits to the racing community. These 1/8 8ight 2.0 4WD Race Buggy and 8ight-T 2.0 4WD Race Truggy kits include everything the roller versions have except tires. They do, however, come with two complete sets of wheels. Currently, Team Losi Racing offers six kits in its competition vehicle lineup.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

February 8, 2011

Roche RC Yokomo, TOP & Tamiya drive train options

Roche RC have introduced a number of new optional parts for Yokomo, TOP and Tamiya electric touring cars. First up is the heavy duty spool set, which is available in blue for the Yokomo BD5 and DRB chassis, while the red version fits the TOP Photon. Also for the Yokomo are some spring steel spool cups and spring steel universal drive axles, the axles also being suitable for the Tamiya touring car chassis.

View the other parts here

February 7, 2011

Introducing Kosmic RC Fuel

Front running US racer DJ Apolaro has announced the creation of a new line of fuel to be named ‘Kosmic RC Fuel’. Made using state of the art machinery to ensure that every batch equal in quality and performance, Kosmic RC Fuel has been developed for all levels of RC. From the street basher to the extreme racer, Kosmic has many different lines of Fuel. Having its race debut at the recent Florida State Series race in Ft. Myers they took victory in both classes with Rino Lino taking the win in 1/10th scale and DJ himself winning 1/8th. Keep an eye out for the launch of their new web site over the next few weeks but for now you can send any inquires to djapolaro@hotmail.com.

Source: Kosmic RC Fuel [kosmicrcfuel.com]

February 7, 2011

Schumacher Team Winter jacket

Schumacher have announced the release of their new Team Winter jacket. The new black soft shell type jacket sports the Schumacher logo on both the front and rear and is ideal for a variety of racing conditions. Water resistant, the jacket is windproof, breathable, comfortable and features a concealed waterproof hood. Available in a variety of sizes from S to XXXL.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 7, 2011

EFRA 2011 list of homologated bodies

EFRA 2008 Approved Muffler list

EFRA have been in touch with us to announce the definitive list of homologated body shells for the 2011 season. The different lists include 1/8th scale on road, Electric touring 190mm and Gas touring 200mm classes and you can download the PDF’s directly from here (1/8th), here (190mm) and here (200mm).

Source: EFRA [www.efra.ws]