November 15, 2008

AKA Racing Competition truggy tires

AKA Racing have announced new tires for the 1/8 competition truggy class. On the heels of the very successful line of competition buggy tires, these new truggy tires include all the same great features that are sure to deliver the best possible performance. AKA tires are made using the highest quality rubber compounds that have been specially formulated and refined over decades by Mark Pavidis and Gil Losi. The rubber compounds are formulated to provide the best balance of traction and wear resistance and AKA truggy tires include a standard bead configuration, so in addition to perfectly fitting the AKA truggy wheels, they also fit many of the most popular brands of truggy wheels.

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November 14, 2008

CS Electronic Micro cells, motors & tires

CS Electronic have announced the release of some new products for micro racers including new batteries, motors and tires. The cells are 1600mAh and replace the older 1500mAh offering more run time and power. The new micro magnetic brushless motors are designed to fit 1/18th scale vehicles and come in a range of versions from 6500kv to 9000kv. Finally to help your super quick micro vehicle around the track, CS now offer new foam tires for both front and rear with the front shores in 42, 45, 48 and 50, while the rear come in 34, 36, 38 and 40.

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November 14, 2008

Xray XT8 Active Differential

Xray have released this unique Active Differential, a high-performance, adjustable front gear differential for XT8 truggies, which vastly improves the truggy’s speed and handling characteristics. The special design of the internal components, using different angled segments, allows the diff gears to engage on-power to increase the forward traction and stability to the truggy, making it faster and easier to drive.

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November 13, 2008

DE Racing release more BumpSkids

DE Racing have announced the release of more new BumpSkids. Now available for the Mugen MBX5R & MBX5T, Xray XB808, Associated RC8 & RC8T, and Hot Bodies D8, this product combines a superior front skid plate with a refined front bumper to create the ultimate in protection, performance, and styling. At DE Racing they believe a car’s chassis is not a wear item and this product further reinforces that concept by providing high performance protection for the front of your expensive 1/8 scale chassis.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

November 13, 2008

Kyosho Team T-shirt

Kyosho America now offers premium-quality t-shirts bearing a brand new dynamic design. Each t-shirt features a large Kyosho logo and graphic on the front, and a smaller Kyosho on the back. This is a top-of-the-line Hanes Tagless 6.1 oz., 100% cotton shirt and is available in a large range of sizes.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

November 12, 2008

SMP lightweight Titanium axles

Swiss after market parts maker SMP have released some new titanium wheel axles for the Serpent 720. Weighing only 6.8 grams each, they are 40% lighter than the standard axles which helps increase responsiveness and of course lowers the overall weight of the car.

Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]

November 12, 2008

Shepherd Velox 2009 Upright set

Shepherd have released a new set of 2009 uprights and steering blocks and corresponding ecentric insert for the Velox. This setup makes it is possible to use smaller tyres with the same ride height, an extremely useful option in long finals to avoid a tyre change. The ecentric inserts are made of high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium for a perfect fit of the ball bearings, while the uprights are glass fibre-reinforced to ensure a stable position of the inserts. The set contains 2 rear uprights, 2 front steering blocks, 8 aluminum eccenters and 8 corresponding ball bearings.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

November 12, 2008

IDM DM WC’08 clutch set

Italian company IDM, run by World Champion Daniele Ielasi, has announced the release of the DM WC’08 a new Power Clutch for 1/10th scale 200mm. Used and developed by Ielasi at the World Championship in Lisbon last August, this new clutch system has larger diameter internals (clutch, flywheel, clutch-shoe, bell) for more bite in acceleration for reduced fuel consumption and better life for the clutch shoe. The kit also includes two pinions (16/22), suitable for all manufacturers cars, both of which have been made from a hard material for increased life.

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]

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