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November 15, 2011

Speed RC big & medium bags

Speed RC release a new version of the transportation bag line. Available in large and medium size the bags are redesigned to make them larger, lighter and even more durable. Both feature inner compartments with the “Big Bag” sporting three and the “Medium Bag” sporting four highly resistant drawers to store and transport the radio, charger, batteries, tools and more. The larger offering sports dimensions of 60x35x55cm with the medium one is 50x30x60cm in size. Both outer fabric parts are completely washable.

Source: Speed RC [speedrc.it]

November 14, 2011

Akula Racing DEX210 carbon fibre options

Akula Racing release four carbon fibre option parts for the Team Durango DEX210 buggy. Available are front and rear shock towers as well as a battery brace and steering brace. The front shock tower is cut from 4mm carbon fibre material and offers a total of five upper shock mounting positions with the camber link position has been moved to the front of the tower and additional mounting positions have been provided to enable a longer front link to be run.

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November 13, 2011

JQ release THE Plug

To compliment THE Engine, JQ Products have released their line of suitable glow plugs, called THE Plug. Made in Japan, these JQ3 turbo plugs are available now, supplied individually in blister packaging.

Source: JQ [jq-products.com]

November 12, 2011

FTW Tactic shell for THE Car

FTW Racing Components have unveiled the latest addition to its lineup of 1:8 scale bodies, Tactic for JQ’s THE Car. Tactic features a forward-cab configuration for improved handling and the dramatically unconventional styling that defines FTW. The body is sold with window masks and a decal sheet. We can expect more shells for other brands of cars from FTW in the near future.

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November 10, 2011

Kyosho MP9 M-size front shock tower

Kyosho have announced the release of the new M-size front shock tower for their Inferno MP9 buggy. Designed to suit the European tracks more, it can help to increase the handling of the car over ruts and rocks as well as fast corners depending on the track layout. Made to be used with Kyosho’s M-size length Big Bore shocks the shock tower will increase the possible droop of the front wishbones which adds more options for the setup of the car.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

November 9, 2011

Tekno RC M8 drive shafts for D8/Ve8

Continuing their line of driveline components, Tekno RC have released these complete drive shafts for the Hot Bodies D8/Ve8 and HPI Vorza/D8s vehicles. The Tekno RC M8 drive shafts will get you to the finish line without ejecting a drive pin or breaking a shaft and they include their legendary stub axles with retainer rings and all new drive shaft/barrel design. A hardened steel construction and black oxidized finish provide supreme durability and 3 pairs of drive pin holes means you can rebuild and reuse the stub axles. These drive shafts are .5mm longer than the Hot Bodies WCE shafts (1.5mm longer than stock) and allow full droop in the front and rear without interference.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

November 9, 2011

Centro C4.1 Option parts

CML have released a whole bunch of optional parts for the Centro C4.1 conversion. First up is a full range of weights for the front of the car including a 30 gram brass front bulkhead and brass bulkhead weights in 15 grams, 10 grams and 5 grams. These can be mounted together with the Delrin front brace which is need to mount the brass bulkhead. These weights also work on the B4.1. Other new parts include a carbon battery x-brace and carbon LiPo battery holders. Finally there are some narrow front wheels which provide a slightly different profile to the standard Team Associated front wheels to provide extra bite on certain surfaces. They are also better suited to the narrower Schumcaher Stagger Rib tyre than the stock wheel.

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November 9, 2011

Bittydesign Force body for Xray XB808

Bittydesign have introduced their new Force body and mud guards for the Xray XB808 2011. The new shell follows the same lines as the previously available Force bodies with the extreme cab forward treatment for improved handling and to improve cooling to the engine. This shell also features 2 additional big air scoops on the side for improved downforce with additional room under the cab for the air filter. Made in Italy using high quality lexan, the shell is sold with decal sheets, window mask and protective film, all at a very good price. The mud guards, which are mounted on the front face of the rear wishbones are also made from genuine lexan polycarbonate. Both products are available now through the Bittydesign website or in 2 weeks through their distributor network.

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