Following on from their previous release of their 35R and 40R tires, Cube Racing have introduced their 1/10 Reference rubber tire 30R series. Newly developed tires designed for high competition carpet / asphalt racing, they provide consistent traction. Made using high quality materials, they are also available pre-mounted and glued which are perfect for control tire races.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Following on from our story yesterday on the TRF502x 1/10th scale shaft driven 4wd buggy from Tamiya, we have received the first photograph of the new car. As usual click the image above for a larger version.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
Novak are releasing the NovaGear app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The new NovaGear application provides R/C drivers with internal drive ratio and gearing recommendations for their vehicles, so brushless motor and ESC users can now easily determine where to start with their gearing settings by inputting their vehicle’s specifications into NovaGear. The application supports over 13 brands and 100 cars, including a customizable profile option for cars not yet supported by the software. Drivers no longer have to waste time and energy calculating this app can do in seconds. Easy-to-use and convenient, this application is a must-have for all R/C enthusiasts. Available soon from the Apple app store.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
New from Associated are these SC10 tires premounted on their new scale detailed chrome wheels. These heavy-duty threaded tires and shiny wheels are already glued and ready to take on the toughest challenges. A direct replacement, just use your existing hardware and turn your version of the SC10 into a custom ride. The new KMC chrome wheels are also available separately.
Team Durango have introduced the DEX408, the electric version of the company’s soon to be released DNX408 gas powered 1/8th scale buggy. Rather than releasing a conversion kit for a nitro car, they have studied the 1/8 electric class carefully and concluded that to make the best possible 1/8 electric buggy, they would design a new car. Many of the components on the DEX408 are shared with its German National Championship winning brother the DNX408, which means that 1/8 scale fans can share wishbones, shocks and differential spare parts between their nitro and electric racing buggies.
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Hobao have released this race ready RTR Hyper 9 package. Based around the race proven Hyper 9 platform, the this version retains all the required race features to help you be competitive straight from the off. Coming factory assembled with HoBao’s new 2.4ghz radio system for crystal free running and the Hyper 21 3-Port RACE engine for excellent power and speed. The suspension is the ‘B’ type suspension as used on the top spec Pro UK competition kit, the version used by their top team drivers. Race options such as in-line tuned pipe, anti-roll bars and huge 20mm big bore oil filled adjustable shock absorbers all come standard on this race ready RTR.
To celebrate Renaud Savoya’s 2010 European Title, RB have released the Shark 10 Guarda. Featuring a brand new sleeve with lower exhaust port, this engine provides a better runtime without any compromise on the power delivered. Limited to 300 and signed by Renaud, the combo set includes the engine, RB 2045 pipe, RB Compact manifold 198mm, RB Engine Protect, RB Gas cooler and RB Chrome stickers.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Blue Lightning RC Products have released details on the new rear engine bearings. The same ABEC5 standard as their whole range for maximum performance and durability, this bearing is 14×25.4x6mm and fits a wide range of engines such as O.S., Alpha and many more. They feature chrome steel G10 grade balls with a chrome steel race mounted within a nylon cage.
Source: Blue Lightning [bluelightningrcproducts.com]
