June 6, 2007

Blitz Lola 05 body shell

Blitz Lola Body shell

Blitz have released the latest version of their 1/8th scale Lola body shell which has been designed for competition racers and features an ultra low central of gravity, provides high down force without sacrificing top speed while the newly designed front end provides plenty of steering. Available in light weight (0.8mm) and standard (1.0mm) versions, this FEMCA approved body comes with side stiffeners to support inside of body shell and markings on the body shell make it easy to mount it on the most popular 1/8 scale racing cars on the market.

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June 6, 2007

Losi Engine mount & tools

Losi Engine mount

Team Losi have announced the release of a number of products including this quick change engine mount which works with the 8ight and 8ight-T Race Roller vehicles without pull-start or spin start engines. This effort saving motor mount has been crafted from hard-anodised 7075 aluminum and allows you to reinstall your engine without having to re-adjust the gear mesh. Other new items include thread lock, called Losi-Lok, and 2 new tools, a long reach flat head tuning screw driver, with a silicone tip to stop your engine by blocking the exhaust, and an exhaust spring tool, both of which sport a gold anodised handle Losi laser etched logo.

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June 6, 2007

Venom Group product releases

Venom Group product releases

Venom Group International have announced the release of a large number of general bits and pieces for your RC Racing. First up are these mini pinions which are CAD designed and CNC machined from high quality billet brass, include set screws and are available in the most popular gear choices and shaft sizes. Next up is this new line of adhesives and thread locks which are suitable for all number of jobs and finally Venom have released new exhaust seals and high quality fuel tubing which comes in 9 colours.

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June 5, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC Round-up

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

> Hitec release a whole range of micro digital servos – Link [radioncontrolzone.com]
> David Crompton’s switch from Team Magic to HoBao is confirmed – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Tech Racing release new optionals for the Tamiya M03 chassis – Link [tech-racing.co.jp]
> X-Factory release a new and improved nose piece for their X-6 buggy – Link [xfactoryrc.com]
> Morotech show their tire mounting cone for 38mm diameter wheels – Link [morotech.jp]
> Yuichi Kanai shows of new parts for the Kyosho MP777 – Link [kyosho.de]


June 5, 2007

Team Orion Katana 23T motor

Team Orion Katana 23T motor

More 23 turn motors, this time from motor maestros Team Orion, who have announced the release of an upgraded version of their high performance stock motor, the Katana. Whats new over its predecessor is that the can now features 6 tunnels in the armature for timing adjustments while for cooling purposes the new titanium color of the can also aids in the dissipation of heat build up, combine all this with the new rotor and you have a very efficient motor.

Source: Team Orion [team-orion.co.jp]


June 5, 2007

Kyosho Power Zone DS stock 23T motor

Kyosho Power Zone DS stock 23T motor

Responding to the growth in competitiveness of the recently introduced National stock class in Japan, Kyosho will release this 23T stock motor. Called the Power Zone DS, this new motor features a new can surface for superior thermal efficency which helps keep the motors power consistent while also increasing the motors longevity. The end bell, which is JMRCA approved, allows for advanced angle adjustment and when the motor is introduced in the end of June it will be available in 4 different configurations.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]


June 5, 2007

Hudy Lanyard

Hudy Lanyard

The guys at Hudy have been in touch to let us know that they have released this distinctive purple and pink, high-quality fabric lanyard featuring the Hudy logo and web address printed in white.

Perfect for carrying your driver card, keys, or even a mobile phone at the racetrack or anywhere else. A very stylish yet functional way to show your support for Hudy… a “must have” for every Hudy. Comes with two types of attachment fixtures: a metal clip and a plastic mount that can be easily detached from the lanyard, perfect for mobile phones.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


June 5, 2007

Serpent quick fill fuel bottle

Serpent quick fill fuel bottle

Serpent have released this most essential of products, the fuel bottle. Made using a very soft material the bottle can be quickly and easily squeezed allowing for quick fills while still being able to control that the bottle doesn’t overflow. The bottles big bore orange anodised pipe sports the Serpent oval and text logo laser etched into it while a rubber top stops dirt from entering the bottle when not in use.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]