Xray have released this new optional lightweight 2-speed layshaft for the NT1 200mm chassis. For serious racers that are conscious of weight savings, the shaft has been precision ground, heat-treated and polished for smooth operation, extra strength, and long life, and has been strategically lightened by 50% compared to the standard 2-speed layshaft. Rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.
Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]
Mirage Racing are promoting the new addition to the GRP Truggy line up, which has been boosted with the addition of the new Extra Soft compound Tyre. Tested to guarantee the best performance in every racing condition, for both competition and those drivers racing for fun.
Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]
Team Titan have released a full set of pinion gears for the clutch of the Kyosho Evolva 2007 & M3. Made from hard coated, high quality 7075-T6 aluminium they are available in 17T and 16T for the first gear and 21T and 20T for the second gear and are said to last twice the time as the original pinions.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Report from the first US Vintage Trans Am Nats – Link [rctech.net]
> CML report from the Tyro Nationals Rd1 – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Keilor Cup Stock Report – Link [teamxray.com]
> Serpent report on the Hungarian Nationals – Link [serpent.com]
> Xray XB808 Diff Bearing Tech Tip – Link [teamxray.com]
> S400 shines in France – Link [serpent.com]
Our site sponsors, The Border, have introduced a new item to their own line of products which is available under the BRP (Border Racing Products) label. Sold in a set of 2, these carburettor spring have been shaped to optimally fit around a modern carburettor and of course act as a carburettor fail safe, should your car’s throttle servo fail. A better, more durable alternative to elastics, they wont break through normal use.
Source: The Border [the-border.com]
More new tools from Fastrax, this time its the release of this tyre hole punch, that has been purposely designed to make quick and easy air holes in your tyres. Its special inwardly rotating barrel allows pressure to be applied while the cutting tip cuts through the tyre wall producing perfect holes every time.
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Sirio’s crankshaft bearing installer tool is made to ensure the best possible alignment of the crankshaft bearings during installation. This Sirio tool is one of the few that presses the bearing in from the outside race. Many other tools apply pressure to the inside race of the bearings, which can sometimes damage the bearings before they’re ever used. This precision tool comes with a lightweight milled aluminum handle, which can be removed for more compact storage and transportation. The front boss features a smooth one-way bearing, which means the bearings are pressed straight in, no twisting motion from the tool to misalign the bearing, meaning the best possible installation every time. Two models are available, one for big-block engines and one for small block engines.
Source: Kyosho America [kyoshoamerica.com]
Fastrax have released this double function tuning screwdriver, called the Tune Stop. Featuring an adjustable length tip, it is long enough to get at the hard-to-reach low-end needle on almost all cars. Its second function is that it doubles up as a tool for stopping your engine by using the rubber end to press against the flywheel or exhaust outlet, killing your motor. Available in purple, blue or black.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
