July 2, 2010

HPI Mini Trophy 4wd desert truck

HPI Mini Trophy 4wd desert truck

We brought you the announcement of the partnership of HPI and TSA Motorsports last week and today they have released the full details on the new Mini Trophy 1/12th scale 4wd desert truck. HPI Racing delivers super realism influenced by their relationship with TSA. An interesting note about this particularly “special project” is the fact that TSA used the body styling from HPI Racing and shaped the TSA full-size 7200 class truck to look like the HPI Mini-Trophy Truck, so the HPI Mini-Trophy came first.

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July 1, 2010

Capricorn RC LAB 21 BC

Capricorn RC LAB 21 BC

Italian company Capricorn RC have released a new .21 competition on road engine, the LAB 21 BC. Available from next week, the engine features a 14mm crankshaft which has been hard tuned, together with a 9 port liner.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


July 1, 2010

Roche RC Photon spring retainers

Roche RC Photon spring retainers

New from Roche RC for the TOP Photon are these aluminium spring retainers. Made from red anodised aluminium, they allow the racer to use 13.3mm diameter springs which include HPI, Atsushi Hara, Xray and Tamiya springs. Sold in a complete set of 4.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


June 30, 2010

Exclusive – Associated TC6

Exclusive - Associated TC6

With the 1/12th Worlds now over, focus has now switched to touring car and on today’s preperation day we sat down with Team Associated who gave us the scoop on their new TC6 chassis, that is making its international debut at this race. Retaining the same lower front and rear wishbones, C-hubs and rear uprights from the TC5, the rest of the car is different. A focus on LiPo and brushless the most noticable change is to the chassis which is very narrow and no longer sports battery slots.

View the full write up on our event page here.


June 30, 2010

Capricorn RC chassis weights

Capricorn RC chassis weights

New from Capricorn RC are these weights, useful to balance your car and to help it reach the minimum weight, they are made from the same patented material as their one piece heavy engine mount. Once screwed on the chassis they will also help to reduce the overall temperature allowing a better thermal engine dissipation. Available in 25 gram wide, 20 gram wide/narrow, 15 gram narrow 13 gram wide and 10 gram narrow.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


June 30, 2010

Litemodz NT1 ProX CVA

Litemodz NT1 ProX CVA

New from Litemodz are these NT1 ProX CVA’s offering exceptional performance for the Xray NT1. The all new 7075 T6 Hard anodized driveshaft and axle CVA offers ultra smooth performance and is coupled with a ultra low weight of only 11 grams per pair.

Source: Litemodz [litemodz.com]


June 29, 2010

Schumacher Mi4 option parts

Schumacher Mi4 option parts

Schumacher have released 2 new parts for their Mi4 range of cars. Firstly is this new twin point steering system that bolts straight onto the Mi4 and is an infinitely adjustable steering system. Steering feel can be improved as this system uses more resolution for the servo, providing a smoother response. Under development for some time and used by Alex Laurent to win the EFRA Euros warm up just a few weeks ago. Secondly is a new front shock mount with an additional 3rd body mount post. With the ever increasing speeds of touring cars, the lightweight bodies can deform on the straights. The Schumacher team have been testing this 3rd body post for some time and have found the increased support for the body is excellent.

View the new shock tower here


June 29, 2010

Xray Hard coated alu diff pin

Xray Hard coated alu diff pin

New from Xray for the XB808, XB8 and XT8 cars are these hard coated aluminium pins for the gear differential. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, they have been hard coated for extra durability and long life. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


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