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]
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]
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.
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]
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
RC4wd has teamed up with Mickey Thompson tires to bring you this huge new offroad tire. As RC4wd promised, they have brought out several licensed tires and this is only the beginning. The new Baja Claw TTC, is a tried and true offroad tire and stand in at 4.75″ tall. This true replica of the 1:1 Baja Claw TTC tire was specially built for Top Truck Challenges.
Source: RC4wd [rc4wd.com]
New from Robitronic for your Kyosho Mini-Z is this oiled ball bearing set. Sanctioned for use in most stock-class races, these bearings not only enhance your runtime but also push your lap times considerably. Complete set includes 4 x 2x6x2,5mm and 3 x 3x6x2,5mm bearings.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
Russian company Awesomatix, who we have been following over the past few years, has gotten in touch with us to show off their almost final car. The car in the photos is 99% production version, with some small part colours and material changes still expected before the final release. This extremely unique car can accept a transverse and longitudinal motor layout and comes supplied with the two different motor mounts as well as two different upper decks for fine tuning the flex of the car. Their team is currently giving the car its final shakedown and will be ready in time for the following rounds of the Euro Touring Series, the next of which takes place in February in Austria.
View more photos of the car here
