December 24, 2010

Xray 808 2011 spec

Xray 808 2011 spec

Xray have released details of the 2011 version of the 808. Coming soon, major improvements give the new 808 higher performance, higher reliability and higher enjoyment. New updates include an all new chassis plate, suspension geometry and improved weight balance and features a lot of the same updates seen on the prototype buggy run by Juraj Hudy at the Worlds in Pattaya. Also as the image shows, the new car will sport a new high downforce cab forward body shell.

View a list of the major updates


December 24, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 ARB levers & red springs

Capricorn LAB-C01 ARB levers & red springs

Capricorn have introduced a number of new parts for their LAB-C01 1/10th scale chassis beginning with the new aluminium down stop levers. To be used only with a front wire roll bar, especially when soft plastic is installed, it gives a more consistent and precise setting. Capricorn have also released these new red springs, which are softer than the black spring set and have been built according to Pro driver specs for optimum handling.

View the other parts here


December 23, 2010

Xcelroin 96mm 7.4V 3800mAh 2S2P LiPo pack

Xcelorin 96mm 7.4V 3800mAh 2S2P LiPo pack

Saddle packs can offer the flexibility to arrange your power source into different configurations but are not always exactly what you need. Thanks to the size of this Xcelorin 7.4V 3800mAh 2S2P LiPo battery pack, chassis placement and tuning options are in your control. As the perfect power source for the Team Losi Racing 22 Buggy in either rear-motor or mid-motor configuration, it will also be right at home in any 1/10-scale electric application. Chassis tuning can be obtained by positioning the battery either to the front or the back in a standard size battery tray with optional foam blocks to adjust the weight distribution.

View a comparison of this and a standard stick pack


December 23, 2010

KM H-K1 carbon heat guard

KM H-K1 carbon heat guard

KM Racing have introduced this carbon engine heat guard plate for their H-K1 200mm chassis. To be used with the HK441V2 single piece engine block, it helps prevent the heat from the engine from affecting the receiver battery as well as the servos.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


December 23, 2010

DnM Dogbone pin removal tool

DnM Dogbone pin removal tool

DnM Tech have introduced this dogbone pin removal and installation tool. A compact design for ease of transport, this user friendly tool has been heat treated for durability and black coated to prevent rusting. Simply place the end with the pin that you wish to replace into the tool and use the supplied attachments to push it out and to press fit a new one.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]


December 22, 2010

Huge R/C Products 5800mAh 50C LiPo

Huge R/C Products 5800mAh 50C LiPo

Huge R/C Products, from Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, has released their second LiPo pack, this 5800mAh 50C Race series 7.4v battery pack. Featuring a hard case for crash protection it comes supplied with 4mm bullet connectors.

Source: Huge [huge_rcproducts@live.com]


December 22, 2010

Exotek XXX-SCT front axle adapters for SC10 wheels

Also new from Exotek are these front axle adapters for the Losi XXX-SCT that allows you to mount readily available SC10 wheels. Made from hardened steel, they include the M4 lock nuts. Sold in a pair.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]


December 22, 2010

Chris Doughty joins Durango as Project coordinator

Chris Doughty joins Durango as Project coordinator

Team Durango have announced that former off road European Champion Chris Doughty is now a full-time staff member. Chris has over 20 years RC Racing experience and more than 5 years contributing to successful RC projects, so he is a perfect fit for Team Durango. Chris will be Project coordinator at Team Durango, he will responsible for analyzing the feedback from the Durango Global Racing Team and their customers towards the continued development of the full range of Durango race cars. Making the cars faster and better suited to our customers needs is a team effort, but Chris will play a big part in coordinating that work. Chris had the following to say about joining Team Durango:

I am incredibly excited by this new opportunity at Team Durango, I have always kept an eye on the development of the Durango cars over the years and it’s clear that their ideas are great, and very well implemented. Being part of this going forward is fantastic and I can’t wait to start working with the Race Team and Durango staff.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]


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