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July 30, 2009

Picco P-Zero 1/8th clutch set

Italian company Picco Micromotori have released their P-Zero 1/8th scale on road clutch set. Supplied with 2 springs, a hard and super hard version, both are made with a special material that does not lose tension even after long use, which helps keep the clutch consistent for the length of a race avoiding any loss of torque. The set includes the flywheel, lightweight flyweights, shoe plate and shoe, but does not come with the bearings or the clutch bell.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

July 30, 2009

Losi Buggy tires now available in Green

Losi have announced that their lineup of 1/8th buggy tures are now available in Green compound. This new compound is the softest available from Losi and provides provides increased traction and consistency. Very comparable with some of the top-tire compounds available, it should be used when maximum grip is required. Green works best in cool/damp conditions, but is versatile enough to work well in dusty conditions too. The specially designed inserts are lightweight, provide a consistent firmness and have a better balance.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

July 30, 2009

Titanium Racing Xray F1 Stealth CVD

Following on from the success of the F1 stealth CVD for the Mi4, with a victory at the hands of Chris Grainger at the BRCA Cotswolds National, Titanium racing are releasing the new CVD for all the current range of RC cars, beginning with the Xray T2 range. Manufactured to the highest standards using the latest technologies the new CVD features a unique stainless steel Locking coupling, reduced stress points, oversized joint for increased smoothness and high tolerances for better fit, reducing play.

Source: Titanium Racing [titaniumracing.com]

July 29, 2009

Xray XB808 Adjustable Alu turnbuckles

New for the XB808, Xray have released 2 different versions of adjustable left & right M5 steering turnbuckles. Manufactured from strong, lightweight 7075 T6 aluminium, they sport precision threading for fine toe adjustment. Available in 58mm and 64mm, they are for serious racers who are conscious of weight savings, in this case 50% lighter.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 29, 2009

AKA Slash 1/8th Wheel adaptors

For those looking for better handling from their Slash, AKA have announced the release of their 1:8 wheel adapters for the Traxxas Slash truck that allow you to mount regular buggy wheels to your truck. Made from 7075 aluminum and hard anodized, they are supplied with all the necessary fasteners to mount them and include AKA “SureGrip” 17mm nuts to keep the wheels securely on the hubs. The wheel nuts are made from 7075 aluminium and also feature hard anodizing plus a knurled rear face to grab the plastic of the wheel and stay put. The adapters install in just minutes and require zero modifications to the truck and the stock width and steering radius are kept in tact. Adapters will ship starting the week of August 10th.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

July 29, 2009

AKA Slash 1/8th Wheel adaptors

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

July 28, 2009

Hudy compact cleaning towels

Hudy are cleaning up their act with the release of these new compact cleaning towels. Sold in a pack of 10, they are great for cleaning hands and parts. Initially in a super-small compressed form, the towel unfolds quickly & easily to 420mm x 300mm in size. An easy to transport, disposable solution.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

July 28, 2009

Mission Possible – Schumacher Mi4

UK based company Schumacher’s range of ‘narrow’ electric touring cars has come a long way, since starting in 1996 with the SST, which turned out to be a very successful TC platform. What followed was the exquisite Axis mid-motor cars that proved difficult to set-up but as fast – if not faster – than the SST range of cars. The current Schumacher TC platform is called Mission and has evolved from the Mi2(EC), Mi3 and Mi3.5 that went back to a more conventional design and suspension geometry compared to the Axis chassis. The latest incarnation is the Mi4 that offers the same race-proven suspension like the Mi3.5, introduced in 2008, but with a more LiPo-friendly chassis and bulkhead layout making it ‘future ready’, with more and more race meetings allowing the use of 7.4V LiPo batteries. We found out what the new UK tourer has to offer.

Read the full review here