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January 2, 2012

Exotek TCX-XS chassis & top plate

Exotek have released this ultra narrow TCX-XS liPo chassis. This extra soft chassis is aggressively shaped for extra flex over the stock TCX chassis and uses US made bi-directional layup carbon fiber for maximum flex traits. The rear section has added cut outs for greater flex at the motor mount for increased rear end stability allowing you to drive into corners harder and power out faster. Great chassis to have to extend tire wear and generate maximum grip for controlled tire races. Also for the TCX is this extra soft top plate, which has been aggressively shaped for extra flex over the stock TCX top plate and uses US made bi-directional layup carbon fiber for maximum flex traits. Greater overall flex for increased rear end stability allowing you to drive into corners harder and power out faster. Great tuning aid to have to extend tire wear and generate maximum grip for controlled tire races.

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January 1, 2012

Evo-WorkShop MRX5 alloy chassis

Evo-WorkShop has launched a 7075-T6 aluminium alloy chassis for the Mugen MRX5. The enhanced ventilation and precise CNC cut offer advantages in terms of stiffness which provide mechanical strength and directional stability, while being particularly lightweight.

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December 31, 2011

Thunder Power RC sign Magnus Vassmar

Multi-Time, Swedish National Champion Magnus Vassmar has joined the Thunder Power Racing team for 2012. The Xray driver will be using Thunder Power Z3R motors, Pro Race batteries and the Thunder Power 820CD charging system. In 2011, Magnus successfully won several National events in his home country powered by Thunder Power RC. In addition to joining the TPRC team, the Vassmar Family business Autopartner will be distributing and selling Thunder Power products in Sweden.

I’m very motivated and excited to join the Thunder Power RC team and I hope to contribute with some good results,” states Magnus Vassar. “I think their products have very high quality and I’m looking forward to using them the upcoming season. I would like to thank everyone at Thunder Power for this opportunity to be part of a already successful group of drivers.

Source: Thunder Power RC [thunderpowerrc.com]

December 30, 2011

McPappy Racing spring buckets

McPappy Racing have released these new spring buckets for 1/10th or 1/12th pan cars using small front springs like Associated, CRC, or WindTunnel “Babies”. They were specifically designed to keep the spring perfectly centered so they won’t touch the kingpin. This will make the front suspension smoother and prevent that metal grinding feel when the suspension is compressed. They also prevent scratches on the kingpin caused by the spring rubbing on it and greatly extends your kingpin polishing efforts. Since there is not much clearance between the kingpin and small springs, these spring buckets are machined Delrin with a very precise +/- .001″ tolerance. An Associated 1/10th .020″ spring was used in these pictures.

Source: McPappy Racing [mcpappyracing.com]

December 30, 2011

KM Racing sign Nicholas Lee

KM Group International have announced that 2011 Tamiya Asia Cup & World Cup Touring Car GTA Class Champion, Nicholas Lee has signed to race with KM H-K1 for the coming race season. The 20 year old EP driver was looking for a new challenge for GP touring car and is joining the KM International Team with national team mates like Dario Balestri, Meen V, Hang, Adachi & others and will attend many races as International Team Driver, like All Japan National, FEMCA and IFMAR World Championship, as well as all major races in Asia. Nicholas had the following to say about his new challenge:

I am very happy to be given the opportunity to be a part of KM group and race for the international team. As KM has always produces great quality products for both their KM cars and also option parts for other cars, Im sure I will only benefit from this and do well for races. I am already looking forward to next season and will give my best in every races that I attend.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

December 29, 2011

Exotek F1R uni-crank steering

To be used with Exotek’s F1R kit, the F1R uni-crank steering set is a new steering upgrade that moves the weight balance of the car more towards the rear for more stability and more rear grip when used with ‘shorty’ type LiPo packs. The kit includes ball bearings with steering crank, heavy duty center post, servo mounts, servo turnbuckle and mounting bits. Requires F1R kit, F104 adjustable turnbuckle set for steering, low profile servo and ‘shorty’ type 7.4v LiPo.

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December 29, 2011

X-Power Mini-Z titanium screw sets & foam tires

X-Power has expanded its line of products for Mini Z AWD, MR-03 and Mini Z Buggy with some lightweight and durable titanium screw sets & foam racing tires. Foam tires, pre-mounted on durable, black spoked wheels are available in various compounds and offsets for Mini Z MR-03, AWD and Buggy.

View the foam tires here

December 29, 2011

Arrowmax NT1 clutch set

Arrowmax have released this clutch set for the Xray NT1. Its design features the tapered clutch plate instead of the tapered flywheel which ensures better punch and lots of top speed. The set includes everything you need to mount it but requires a standard Xray clutch bell.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]