June 15, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Nanda release lots of new optionals for their NRB-3 buggy – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Invitation to XRAY UK Off-road Challenge – Link [teamxray.com]
> Xray XT8 build with step by step photos – Link [rc-junkies.com]
> MID in Germany report from last months European 1/8th circuit B Champs – Link [mid-mugen.de]
> Xenon announce that their Smart camber gauge will ship the 19th of June – Link [xenon.ne.jp]
> HPI Racing have a report from LRP Monster Mania 2007 – Link [hpi-europe.com]


June 15, 2007

Xray NT1 Alu Wheel Hubs

Xray NT1 Alu Wheel Hubs

We briefly mentioned these new NT1 alu wheel hubs from Xray a while back when we did a round up of the cars new optionals, but now Xray have published the full information for these parts and so here it is.

Range of CNC-machined, premium aircraft aluminum offset wheel hubs for XRAY NT1 allow you to precisely adjust the track-width of your NT1 by fine increments. These wheel hubs are strategically machined for optimum strength, balance, and lightness, and are marked for easy identification. Secured on drive axle by setscrew. Hubs offered in standard size, or with offsets of -0.75mm and +0.75mm.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


June 15, 2007

Hot Bodies Cyclone options

Hot Bodies Cyclone options

Just like earlier this week, Hot Bodies have today released more information on some new parts for the Cyclone D4 from Hot Bodies that we showed you before back in April. First up are these purple anodised aluminium rear hub carriers rear, available in 0.5 degrees and 1 degree, that allow you to alter the suspension characteristics of the car extending the adjustability of the stock hub carriers. Next up are two new black anodised rear suspension blocks that come in 2.0 and 2.5 degrees settings allowing you to alter the inboard toe at the rear of the buggy while finally for the D4 buggy are some new fluorescent yellow disc wheels. Also new from HB for the Cyclone touring car is a brushless motor mount that has been designed to allow the use of bigger spur gears by raising the level of the center layshaft by 2mm.

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June 15, 2007

K Factory M1B One-piece steering linkage

K Factory M1B One-piece steering linkage

K Factory have been pumping out optionals for the Team Magic M1B, so much so you could almost build one solely from K Factory parts, well not quite but give it time. Today sees the release of this new one piece steering linkage set which is apparently lighter, more durable and creates a more precise steering movement. As you can see from the picture it comes with all the necessary fasteners, bearings and pivot balls.

Source: K Factory [kfactoryracing.com]


June 15, 2007

Crono RS7 Testing – Video

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Here are two videos that our partners Neo Buggy found on YouTube of 2 time European Champion Davide Tortorici testing the new Crono RS7 on the super fast Monsummano track in Italy ahead of the this weekends international Offroad meeting. According to NB, Davide will be competing at this event due to the birth of his child.

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June 15, 2007

Pro Line Racing Product News

Pro Line Racing Product News

Pro Line have released a number of new products this month starting with this Crowd Pleazer body shell for the 1/12th scale Jammin CRT-5 and incorporates ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology. Also new from Pro Line are MTR moulded foam inserts, for 1/8th truck and monster trucks, that are shaped to the inside profile of the tire helping it maintains its shape and firmness for a longer period of time, thus increasing durability. Also new from Pro Line are number of different pattern low profile tires for your 1/10th scale truck.

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June 14, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> New LiPO Rx Battery Packs from Venom Racing – Link [buggy-sport.info]
> PN Racing release tools for use with your Kyosho Mini-Z chassis – Link [pnracing.us]
> Team Trion release new, skin coloured, dish wheels for touring cars – Link [team-trion.com]
> Tamiya show their new EBBRO 350R based on the TA05-IFS chassis – Link [tamiya.com]
> LRP have a report from the 2007 Asia Nitro Masters held in Malaysia – Link [lrp.cc]
> New parts from Fioroni for the Losi 8ight – Link [buggy-sport.info]


June 14, 2007

Rony T-530 1/8th scale body shell

Rony T-530 1/8th scale body shell

Japanese firm Rony Performance Parts have released their extensively tested 1/8th scale CanAm body shell, called the T-530. Made from 0.8mm thick polycarbonate this new shell has proven itself to be very effective, featuring a long nose which provides plenty of high speed steering while the body is also optimised to be very stable. Rony also make a number of very nice looking optionals for the Serpent 960, including brake disc, servo saver and other small parts which you can check out at the link below.

Source: Rony [plala.or.jp/rony]


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