Edit RC have released these Titanium hinge pins for the Hot Bodies Cyclone and HPI Pro4, as used by Andy Moore and Atsushi Hara. Made from Grade 5 titanium, they provide super smooth suspension action and are stronger than the standard HPI / HB items.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
Diggity Designs have released their newest 1/12th kit, which has been based on the same race winning design as used in their previous 3D12 kit but then updated with new features. The main feature allows you to mount brushless ESC’s on the side of the chassis and install brushless motors without any wire problems and you can now also mount your electronics as far to the rear as possible. They have also widened the rear outer springs location to help with mounting brushless motors and to improve performance and stability.
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Pro Line have announced 2 updates to their extensive tire range with the introduction of the Crime Fighter to the company’s LPR range of tires. As the truggy class has evolved into pure performance trucks over such a short amount of time, the need for a tire that could meet and exceed those same performance needs was inevitable. Low Profile Race (LPR) means pure performance and Pro Line stretched the boundaries by offering less sidewall flex, greater response, more forward bite and all at a total weight savings. Also new is the introduction of the Hole Shot 4wd front tire, the first tire available on the electric scene in Square Lug Technology, which delivers performance at all levels of racing in just about every category of racing imaginable. Coupled with R3 material and your 4wd is ready for battle on many of today’s blue-groove surfaces.
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CML have announced that they are now selling starter box skins from Upgrade RC for their Fastrax King starter box. Simply apply the super tough vinyl decals and create a unique look for your starter box and be the envy of the other racers in the pits. Available in 5 different styles.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
SMD in the UK have added another new starter box to their currently line up, aimed straight at the person who is tired of pulling pull starts, this box has enough power from its 775 motor to get even the most stubborn engine started. It takes a 12v gel cell for the ultimate cranking power and economy and unlike many entry level boxes on the market this is fully enclosed protecting the mechanism and battery from the outside elements.
Source: SMD [s-m-d.co.uk]
Trinity has made available the same Li-Pro battery pack that powers its new NOW brushless truggy available for use in other electric vehicles like the Associated RC-18T. The Lithium Polymer technology of the Li-Pro battery pack makes for a longer running battery at a lighter weight than possible with Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. The Li-Pro battery pack comes with a Tamiya style power connector and a separate charging plug for use with balance chargers.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
K-Factory have released 2 new bearing sets for Kyosho and Mugen 1/8th scale buggies that use the company’s ZF bearings that offer almost frictionless performance that helps smooth out your transmission system. The improvement in performance comes from the new tighter knit balls inside the bearing and the high quality materials used to manufacturer the entire part. The closer the balls are to each other inside the bearing the less load each one has to carry. This means the friction resulting from contact between the bearing cage and ball is reduced making the entire bearing more efficient.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Upgrade RC have announced the December 1st release of this great looking sports bag made from denier PVC coated nylon. This high quality and durable bag sports comes in a great black with white paint splash design and sport heavy duty zippers & reinforced seams, and has a large center compartment to hold all your R/C pit accessories, while a smaller side compartment is great for transporting tires and fuel.
Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]
