January 21, 2011

Mugen MBX-6 longer chassis & new 1.5mm springs

Mugen MBX-6 longer chassis & new 1.5mm springs

Mugen have released this new optional chassis plate for the MBX-6 as used at the World Championships in Pattaya last November. The new longer chassis helps improve the stability of the car on bumpy tracks. As it is longer it requires the new 5mm longer centre rear drive shaft. Mugen have also released new shock springs for the MBX-6 and 6T. A completely new line of springs, they use a thinner 1.5mm thick wire compared to the 1.6mm thick version used before. The colour is silver for all and the lengths remain the same, with 75mm fronts and 86mm rears. The new springs are available in a range of different stiffnesses and offer improved traction, steering and jumping over the previous versions.

View the new springs here


January 21, 2011

KM H-K1 8.5mm pivot balls

KM H-K1 8.5mm pivot balls

KM Racing have released a number of new items including these 2 different sets of 8.5mm pivot balls for their H-K1 chassis. One version has been machined from titanium while the other is made from hard coated aluminium. Sold in sets of 8 the titanium version is 2 grams lighter than the standard steel version while the aluminium version is 3 grams lighter. KM have also released a complete set of Mini-Z tools.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


January 21, 2011

Arrowmax MBX-6 brake disc

Arrowmax MBX-6 brake disc

Arrowmax have introduced this new brake disc for the Mugen MBX-6. CNC machined from high quality steel, the specially designed holes and their positions have offer all important cooling and lightweight, so it wont over heat during use.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


January 20, 2011

Serpent 733 Evo 1/10th 200mm chassis

Serpent 733 Evo 1/10th 200mm chassis

Having just announced the Evo version of their 966 Serpent have today introduced the 733 Evo. Essentially with the same updates as its bigger brother, the Serpent Flex Control rear end allows the brackets holding the 2-speed shaft and the brackets holding the rear diff to be connected with either aluminium inserts, rubber inserts or left in full flex mode. The car now also comes with the company’s direct link system that transfers the suspension pressure from one side, through a link system to the other side, creating even more rear end grip and making the 733 even easier to driver. Also the 2-speed shaft bearings and rear anti-roll bar ball-bearings are now set in delrin bushings to insulate from vibrations and the kit now includes a monoblock engine mount and steel ventilated brake disk as standard.

View more images of the 733 Evo here


January 20, 2011

Robitronic 5500mAh 60C competition 1S LiPo

Robitronic 5500mAh 60C competition 1S LiPo

Robitronic have introduced this new 1S competition LiPo pack specifically designed for 1/12th scale pan cars. This latest generation 5500mAh 60C 3.7V battery has extra low resistance to keep higher voltage for the complete run and comes fitted inside a secure hard case. It also features 4mm connectors for the lowest contact resistance.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]


January 19, 2011

Castle Creations Mamba XL ESC & Baja conversion

Castle Creations Mamba XL ESC

It’s time for 1/5th scale buggies, trucks and on road cars to experience the incredible torque and speed of Castle electric drive. The new Mamba XL is the only controller on the market able to handle the loads required to power these surprisingly heavy vehicles to insane speeds. We can prove it too, as the Mamba XL features all of the standard Mamba series programming features plus a first for the RC car market, data logging. Use the data from the controller to measure parameters such as your battery volts, battery ripple voltage, amp draw, motor rpm, and controller temperature. This is a great way to make sure that the rest of your setup is performing within its limits. Castle Creations have also produced a complete conversion kit that allows you too easily convert your HPI Baja chassis from gas powered to Mamba XL powered.

View the conversion parts here


January 19, 2011

Sweep Racing Closed Cell 1:8 truggy inserts

Sweep Racing Closed Cell 1:8 truggy inserts

Sweep Racing have released their new Closed Cell 1:8 truggy inserts. Based on the original industry standard closed cell foam insert, the new grooved insert is designed to take advantage of the radial ribs inside the carcass of the Exagon tires to ensure no air gaps and perfect balance. The inserts are now available with their line of truggy tires as well as in their line of pre glued truggy tires/wheels.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]


January 19, 2011

Exotek Racing F1 truing arbor set

Exotek Racing F1 truing arbor set

Exotek Racing have produced this F1 truing arbor set for Tamiya F103 and F104 wheels. Polished and anodized, it has been precision machined from 6160 billet with an alloy steel steel main shaft. Knurled grips and a secure clamp locking system ensure the wheel, either front or rear, stays in place. Designed to work with any foam tire truer that has an 8mm shaft such as those made by Hudy, Ofna, Corally or Integy.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]


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