January 28, 2011

KM H-K1 16T & 23T V2 pulleys & shaft

KM H-K1 16T & 23T V2 pulleys & shaft

KM Racing continue to release option parts for the H-K1 car with the announcement of these new 16T and 23T version 2 pulleys. Made from hard coated aluminium, these are strategically machined to be lightweight, feature holes on the side walls to prevent dirt build up and no sport set screws to hold them in place. Also new for the same middle assembly is this lightweight titanium shaft that can accept both the pin and screw type pulleys from KM.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]


January 28, 2011

Capricorn HLD diff pins

Capricorn HLD diff pins

Capricorn have announced that their new diff pins feature their new HLD, ‘hard like diamond’, treatment. Instead of the classic hard coating the new treatment doubles the hardness of the pin and also guarantees less friction. This is the same treatment that is applied to the crankshaft of real racing engine.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


January 28, 2011

T-Work’s Racing range of anodised spacers

T-Work's Racing range of andoised spacers

T-Work’s Racing now offer a full range of 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm bore aluminium washers for those racers who wish to have their spacers match the anodising on the rest of their car. Available in a pack of 4 pieces the spacers come in a full range of colours, black, brown, blue, purple, orange & silver and in 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm & 5.0mm thicknesses.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]


January 28, 2011

Xray aluminum shock collars

Xray aluminum shock collars

Xray have released these CNC-machined aluminum shock collars to be used on their touring car shock absorbers to increase durability. Stylish and lightweight they are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and are strategically lightened. Anodised orange, they come in a set of four.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 27, 2011

Axial Racing 21RR-1 engine

Axial Racing 21RR-1 engine

Axial Racing have released the 21RR-1 engine, a new .21 nitro engine to compliment the reputable RR Series of ABC designed engines designed for the racing enthusiast, from buggy basher to weekend race warrior. The engine features an all new precision machined crankcase, cross drilled fins for better cooling and a tuned 7 port engine sleeve. A precision machined and counterbalanced crankshaft and all new 2 needle carburetor design complete the list of new features.

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January 27, 2011

Capricorn 1/8th scale driveshafts

Capricorn 1/8th scale driveshafts

Capricorn RC have introduced these new rear driveshafts, suitable for Serpent, Shepherd and Mugen 1/8th scale cars. Aimed at the competition market and made from Kel850 treated aluminium, they are lightweight and durable. Sold as a pair.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


January 27, 2011

Protek R/C Prodigy 65 & 65 AC chargers

Protek R/C Prodigy 65 & 65 AC chargers

A Main Hobbies have announced two Protek R/C chargers, the Prodigy 65 and Prodigy 65 AC, the first items in a new line of chargers from ProTek R/C. The Prodigy 65 is a powerful multifunctional balance charger with a high performance microprocessor that delivers 50 watts of output power and produces a maximum charge current of 5.0 amps with an efficient cooling system, allowing it to efficiently operate at full power with little effort. Featuring an optimized user interface with a variety of functions that allow you to charge, discharge or cycle up to 15 NiCd or NiMH cells, as well as LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe, up to 6S. The internal balancer will keep your lithium batteries safely balanced when charging in balance mode, while the fast charge mode will get your pack charged quickly and the storage charge mode will prepare your batteries for long-term storage. And where the Prodigy 65 is a great choice for those who already have a power supply, the built-in 5 amp power supply of Prodigy 65 AC provides all of that functionality with power straight from an electrical socket.

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January 26, 2011

JConcepts Hit Men blue pre-mounted

JConcepts Hit Men blue pre-mounted

An original favorite enters the fray once again; the JConcepts Hit Men are back.  Pre-mounted for convenience and at a new low cost for the budget minded racer, the Hit Men are an exceptional multi-purpose tire for 1/8th buggy racing. In a class where variety and new product enters the market continuously, JConcepts reaches into the arsenal and brings the racer a low cost option while not sacrificing performance. The Hit Men incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition and in new condition excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Come mounted on JConcepts white Mono wheels.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


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