Hong Kong company Roche RC have released this optional heavy duty spool set for the Yokomo BD and BD5. Featuring an aluminium main axle, the drive is given to the driveshafts through the heavy duty spool cups, which can also be bought separately. Super lightweight and strong, it requires the Yokomo belt pulley, which is not included.
Source: Roche [roche.hk]
Hudy offers a new range of power tool tips for electric screwdrivers, manufactured from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel and available in most popular sizes. The end of the tips are manually ground for maximum precision and to perfectly fit the intended fastener. Additionally heat treated and hardened for maximum lifespan. The set include a 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0mm allen tip and and a 4.0 and 5.8mm Phillips tip.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Reedy release their RT3 and RT4 Turbo glow plugs, which have been designed for turbo head competition engines such as the Reedy 121VR and most other brands of .18 – .28 turbo head engines. Easy engine starting, consistent tuning, smooth idling, and excellent power output are attributes that make Reedy plugs an excellent choice for racers or for backyard enthusiasts that seek reliable engine operation. Suitable for use with R/C car fuels with nitro contents between 20% and 30%, Reedy Turbo glow plugs come in two heat ranges for maximum performance in most conditions.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
Proline have released the Shift body shell for the Mugen MBX-6T. Featuring super-low styling gives your truggy the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible, while the forward cab design gives you more steering capability and better predictability in and out of corners. The engine head is now more exposed for easy glow plug accessibility and optimal cooling of the engine head and the body is fabricated to fit snugly around the chassis and shock towers. Made from durable/genuine .060 Lexan material it is supplied with shift decal sheet, window mask and paint-then-peel overspray film.
View more images of the body shell here
Kyosho have announced the new Inferno VE brushless powered racing buggy. The Inferno’s six consecutive World Championship victories confirms it as the fastest R/C off-road machine in the world. This performance can now be enjoyed by everyone in the form of the new Inferno VE Readyset. The Inferno VE brings you the best of both worlds, Kyosho’s legendary world championship quality and Team Orion’s superior performing Vortex brushless system. This isn’t just a nitro buggy chassis with a motor. This is a brand new buggy platform from the ground up, strategically placed components achieve optimal weight balance and handling characteristics.
Click here for more pictures of the Inferno VE
SpeedWorld / Sorex USA have been in touch to tell us about their new SJ-R black pre-mounted tires/wheel. Working closely with JACO, they have produced a black version of the company’s popular Prism wheel which will be available in 24, 28, 32 and 36R versions. Another new produc is the set of 12 rubber tire holders, each holding a full set of rubber tires, and which comes supplied in a handy carrying case that holds them all in one place.
Click here to see the tire holders
East Coast Bodies have released this radical looking new 1/8th scale on road shell. This new P908 body is apparently the result of 2 years of design and testing to improve and enhance every detail and claims to improve the overall performance of the car. East Coast have also developed 3 type of new 1/8 on road rear wing in order to provide more optional rear grip, high speed and something in between.
Source: East Coast Bodies [eastcoastbt.com]
On Oct 1st 2009 there will be new EFRA/BRCA body rules that will come into effect, so a ‘clean sheet’ type design was required by Protoform in an effort to fully comply. The AMR-12 had been exhaustively tested in preparation for these rule changes and the body has actually shown an increase in performance over the ‘old format’ type race bodies. It’s made to fit all the popular 1/12th chassis with design considerations built in to accommodate the larger brushless motors and lead wires. This semi-realistic body is pulled in .020 lexan and has a protective film on it. Ready to ship at this time, it’s just in time to start practicing for the IIC Race in Vegas and the US Indoor Champs in Cleveland.
