December 14, 2010

Durango large pit mat

Durango large pit mat

Team Durango have released their new pit mat, which at 620 x 420mm is suitable for both 1/8 and 1/10 scale cars. It features recessed sections to stop items such as tools and parts rolling off your work area. Made from a tough rubber material that gives a hard wearing and easy to clean work surface, another feature is a large magnet in the recessed section at the front of the pit mat that will securely hold on to screws, nuts and other items that you don’t want to roll off your table when working on your car.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]


December 14, 2010

T-Work’s Racing grease holder & oil bottle

T-Work's Racing grease holder & oil bottle

T-Work’s Racing has introduced a special series of grease holder. Made from aluminium and with modern and stylish design, it sports a rubber seal in the lid to prevent spillage. They have also released handy 20cc oil bottles that feature a long reach tip for getting oil into those hard to reach places. Both products come in anodised purple, orange, black and blue.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]


December 14, 2010

ProTek Super Pro 20 regulated DC power supply

A Main Hobbies today announced the ProTek Super Pro 20 regulated DC power supply with USB charging port and a total of three power supply outputs. This is the same as our super powerful “Pro 20” power supply, with the addition of two individual 16 Amp outputs, each individually switched, allowing you to easily operate all your equipment from one power supply eliminating the added expense and hassle of a separate distribution box. Using Switch Mode technology, the Super Pro 20 provides a higher level of efficiency and reduces the overall weight and size of the power supply compared to other systems with similar features. In addition, the smooth output current makes it ideal for any item that requires a 20A, 12V power source.

View the features and specs here


December 13, 2010

Arrowmax MRX5 front upper arm mounts

Arrowmax MRX5 front upper arm mounts

Arrowmax have also released new front upper arm mounts for the Mugen MRX5. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, they are provided with the adjustable POM inserts to enable you to adjust the position of the roll center more accurately.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


December 13, 2010

KM H-K1 lightweight 2-speed shaft

KM H-K1 lightweight 2-speed shaft

KM Racing have released this 2-speed shaft for their H-K1 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. The shaft is made from steel and has been hollowed out through the middle to reduce weight. A direct replacement for the standard shaft.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


December 13, 2010

Team Titan Blitz P908 & P12 bodies

Team Titan Blitz P908 & P12 bodies

Team Titan have released 2 new body shells, for the 1/10th scale 230mm class and the 1/12th scale pan car class. The Blitz P908 can mount to any 1/10th 200mm chassis with wide foam tires and conversion kit for awesome on track performance. The Blitz P12 body for 1/12th scale link type pan cars claims to offer more steering and stability compared to other bodies on the market.

View more images here


December 12, 2010

HeatIt Nitro engine pre heater

HeatIt Nitro engine pre heater

Danish Company HeatIt have released their first product, this pre heater for nitro engines. Perfect for the current cold weather, pre heating your engine will result in a very easy and smooth engine start. It is also perfect for breaking-in your new engine and at the same time will extend the lifespan of your engine. Powered by 220v so it can be used in the pit area, it removes the need for batteries or 12v transformers.

Source: HeatIt [heatit.dk]


December 11, 2010

Elite RC Ten-X conversion kit

Elite RC Ten-X conversion kit

Elite RC has released an electric conversion kit for the Losi Ten-T / 810. The Elite Ten-X conversion kit will allow you to convert your Ten-T to a Short course truck or a true 1/8 buggy. What’s unique about this conversion is that the overall wheelbase has been lengthened by 1″ giving you the proper wheelbase for SCT / buggy racing. Included with the kit is Elite’s slide & lock motor mount with incorporated bearing for motor shaft support, also a new feature is a aluminium battery tray, which will act as a heatsink and makes the chassis more rigid.

View the mounted conversion kit here


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