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December 14, 2011

Exotek EX06 pro conversion chassis

Exotek have released their EX06 pro conversion chassis that turns your TA-06 into a power house that can rival the performance of any other high end car model on the market. They have taken the center battery layout of the TA-06 and tuned it for maximum performance. Some of the refinements include an extra long narrow top plate design which works the same way as high end touring cars allowing controlled flex laterally to improve overall side bite and corner speeds. The top plate is mated to an alloy front section that connects directly to the front bulkhead without any chassis posts to generate traction and to help eliminate tweak inherent in chassis post designs. An alloy front top plate section securely mounts the front pulley set for proper belt function while a new steering assembly design is not attached to the top plate just like in high end tourers to help generate front traction and to eliminate top plate tweak.

View more images of the conversion here

December 14, 2011

Sebastián Recio wins 2011 South American title

Last weekend the South American Championships took place in Sao Pablo city, Brazil with a great track greeting all the drivers present from around the continent. Qualifying in the 1/8th scale class saw pole position go to Brazilian Falvio Elias with his Capricorn chassis but in the final it was another Capricorn driver Argentine Sebastián Recio who took the win followed by pole man Elias in 2nd for a Capricorn 1-2.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 14, 2011

Hudy conical clutch washer springs

New from Hudy, these conical clutch washer springs offer more consistent clutch operation for maximum punch. When using the standard spring, after the clutch is set for the first time the spring becomes deformed over time and needs re-tightening. This new conical clutch washer spring set allows the clutch to retain its setting for a very long time without needing readjustment. Suitable for 1/8th and 1/10th clutches they are sold in a set of 0.4mm washers (8pcs) and 0.6mm washers (8pcs).

View the washer springs here

December 14, 2011

F.V.S.S. titanium screws

F.V.S.S. have introduced a new range of titanium screws to their existing product line. These premium titanium screws are made in Europe and machined from grade 2 titanium and compared to the standard screws, these versions are more approximately 45% lighter. Available in 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12 & 3x16mm countersunk versions and 3×4, 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12 & 3x16mm button head versions. They are also available as complete sets for the most popular 1/8, 1/10 & 1/12 on road car.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]

December 13, 2011

Contact pre-glued 1/12th scale tires

Contact tyres have introduced a new range of pre-glued 1/12th scale tires suitable for 1/12th circuit cars. After a huge amount of testing of natural foams and with the help of team drivers Paul Lemieux and Chris Kerswell they have entered into the market with Contact 1/12 scale tires. To help the driver they have decided to keep the same colour range of the main brands in this market. Trued to optimum diameter of 44mm for the fronts and 46mm for the rears they come pre glued on special Contact rims in white, which has been extensively tested for perfect strength and flexibility to provide the maximum traction.

Source: Contact [racing-cars.com]

December 13, 2011

P1 Brand Jim Dieter Signature tee

Introducing the debut Industry Series release from P1 Brand, the Jim Dieter Signature tee. Taking inspiration from the wild world of custom car culture, the Jim Dieter Signature tee features a humorous caricature of the well-known mechanic and motorman, screen printed on the front. The P1 Brand Industry Series logo is printed on the backside of the shirt, and a woven, P1 Brand label finishes the overall design. Each Jim Dieter Signature shirt comes packaged inside of a quart-sized paint can, with a custom label wrap, featuring the artwork, a brief bio, and additional information about the P1 Brand Industry Series project.

View more images of the tee here

December 13, 2011

Philip Tschupp wins Rd1 of Swiss Championships

The first round of Swiss Indoor Championships was held last weekend at the indoor track Pilatus in Stans. Its an extremely technical and high grip track and after a few practice runs, it was Philip Tschupp driving a TOP Photon EX Prototype who was fastest, followed by Sandro Kuriger (ATS Podium finisher) then Fabian Widmer. The qualifying groups were small to avoid accidents and it was Philip that secured the TQ with Sandro Kuriger in second place with Fabian third. The first minutes of the finals was a tight race but after a few minutes Philip Tschupp would maintain his lead in every final. Sandro Kuriger made two mistakes and had one crash losing his second place in every final to Fabian. They had a hard but very fair battle in the last Final and in the end, it was Fabian who took the second place overall.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]

December 13, 2011

Capricorn MTX-5 CVD shafts

Capricorn have released a pair of CVD shafts for the Mugen MTX-5. These lightweight shafts are suitable for the front and rear of the car and help reduce the overall weight by 12 grams. Supplied with all the parts necessary to mount them to the wheel axle.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]