New from Fastrax is this range of 1/8th scale pre-mounted wheels and tires aimed at the cost conscious basher. Factory glued on three different style rims they represent exceptional value for money and are perfect replacements for on all RTR 1/8th scale with 17mm hexes. The wheels also available separately, sold in pairs, as well as 3 different hardness molded foam inserts, for putting together your own tire sets.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that they have created their own engine brand, starting with this CL-12E 2.1cc touring car engine. Based on the Sirio block, the new range will eventually include 3.5cc competition motors for on road and off road. The internals of the engine have been completely revised under their own specifications and feature both front and rear ceramic bearings as well as having laser etched internal components. The engine will also be available as a tuned version (shown in photos) and will come with a black crankcase, standard version is silver, and a hand modified crankshaft, while all motors will be available in an optional set that includes the manifold, pipe and clutch system. Available soon.
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KM Racing have released their new range of updated aluminum handled tools. Featuring special chrome hardened steel tool tips, the hollow lightweight handles are 18mm in diameter for better grip and have 4mm holes on the tool handle to be able to enhance the leverage using another tool tip. Available in the usual range of sizes and types of tips, all tools have grooves on the handle for easy identification and come supplied with the end cap as standard.
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Novak have released their Havoc Sport sensored brushless system. Though the sport system offers the same great features found in all Novak motors and speed controls, it exceeds expectations with its performance and unmatched affordability. The 540-sized motor is equipped with a sintered rotor for precise throttle response and resistance to high temperatures, and is sensored for low-speed driveability and consistent brakes. The Havoc Sport brushless/brush ESC contains one of the strongest BECs for sport applications and includes nine adjustable parameters to fine-tune brake and throttle response.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
Speedzone have released some new ceramic bearings that are of the highest quality, rated at ABEC 5 with Si3N4 Grade 5 ball bearings. Lighter than conventional bearings, they help improve the efficiency of your car and create a super smooth feel for the drive train. Available for popular kits like the Losi JRXS Type R, Xray T2’008, Speedmerchant Rev 5 and the Team Associated 12R5, Speedzone also sell Si3N4 Grade 5 ceramic differential balls that not only make your diff feel silky smooth but it will last much longer than with conventional steel or carbide balls.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Cobra Sino Racing have announced the release of some new servos as well as a new charger. Their new Analogue servos come in 6kg and 9kg versions and are both metal geared with coreless motors and come with a blue anodized heat sink as part of the casing. They also have 2 new digital servos that have state of the art digital SMT technology, have coreless motors and also come with a blue anodized heat sink as part of the casing. These servos also use top of the line IC’s together with multiple layer circuits boards. There is also a new AC/DC Silent Charger, that is a state of the art microprocessor based charger/discharger system. The DiamondBack is a switch type unit and can fully charge 1 to 15 Ni-MH and Ni-Cd cells at a digitally preset amperage of up to a maximum 5.0A using peak detection and temperature limiting methods. The DiamondBack can also charge Lithium batteries up to 6 cells as well as lead acid cells.
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Body makers TRT Technik from Germany were in contact to tell us about their newest product, this body stiffener set. Designed for use with 1/8th scale on road competition bodies such as the Central Lola, Collari Peugeot 908, Sprint RC Zytec, SLB Lola Expert8 and more, it comes complete with a trim strip, 2 x 90 degree side body stiffeners, 2 x 45 degree side body stiffeners and 2 rear wing stiffeners, all with self adhesive strips.
Source: TRT [trt-technik.de]
KM Racing have released a number of new items for the Xray NT1 touring car chassis. First up are these 8.4mm titanium pivot balls that due to the material used are much lighter as well as stronger than the stock part. Also new for the NT1 is a heavily machined 7075 T6 aluminium chassis plate which has been hard anodized for increased durability.
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