November 28, 2011

Reds Racing M7T V1.1 engine

Reds Racing M7T V1.1 engine

Reds Racing have introduced an update to their M7T 1/8 on road engine, the V1.1. The new features include a carburetor update with shorter throttle to fit all new 1/8th scale cars and new minimum speed needle design that increases carburation precision. The crankcase has also been updated with new CNC machining around the mounts for easy installation into the car.

View the carburetor updates here


November 28, 2011

Xray solid axle driveshaft adapters

Xray solid axle driveshaft adapters

New from Xray are these driveshaft adapters for the front solid axle. A direct replacement for the stock composite versions they have increased strength and lifespan. The modular design of the front solid axle allows for easy removal and servicing. Internal slots key to drive shaft pins require the use of driveshaft blades (included), enabling direct power transfer to the wheels and eliminating excess play between the outdrives and drive shafts. Sold as a pair.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


November 28, 2011

Team Titan Blitz Volt 190mm body

Team Titan Blitz Volt 190mm body

New from Team Titan, the Blitz Volt is designed for 1/10 190mm Touring cars. A design that creates lots of steering, it is very well balanced and is perfect for small and tight corners claiming to give you more speed then other bodies on the market. Following the Global body spec it is available in 0.8mm standard and 0.7mm lightweight versions. Supplied with window mask and high quality decals.

View another image of the shell here


November 27, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 upper arm holders

Arrowmax RX8 upper arm holders

Arrowmax have released new upper arm holders for the Xray RX8. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, for right and left, the lightweight design is stronger and much stiffer than the standard kit parts.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


November 26, 2011

Heri wins Indonesian Year end race

Heri wins Indonesian Year end race

The annual Indonesian Year End Race was held recently at the Sunter International Speedway (SIS) in central Jakarta, Indonesia. With over 90 entries registered from all over Indonesia the race would see 3 classes be run, stock touring 11.5T boosted, front wheel drive 13.5T handout and mini 2wd. The most popular class stock touring 11.5T boosted would go down to F-Main, while competition for the Indonesian national title was still ongoing. The track layout was newly designed by track manager Suwardi Suliandy with a superb layout and surface, as well as an air conditioned pit and viewing room.

Continue reading the report here


November 25, 2011

Brain Stuff tire additive applicator

Brain Stuff tire additive applicator

Capricorn have introduced their new Brain Stuff brand, dedicated to quality materials, technical solutions and R&D. Their first product is this tire additive applicator which helps apply the additive to the tires. An electric motor runs at a constant speed rotating the tires placed on the first axis and contact the other two tires which will run in the opposite direction. An adjustment on the two cams allow you to set the pressure between the tires and choose the type of additive penetration. Works with 1/8th and 1/10th tires.

View more images of the applicator here


November 24, 2011

Xray RX8 aluminum pulleys

Xray RX8 aluminum pulleys

Xray have released a complete set of aluminium drive pulleys for the RX8. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hard coated for extra durability and long lifespan and has been strategically lightened. Rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability. Available in 18T side, 18T front, 28T front, 29T front and 20T rear centre, the 2 speed centre belt pulley is integrated with brake disk adapter and includes factory-pressed pins (non-replaceable). All pulleys come factory pre-assembled.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


November 24, 2011

Hang wins KM World Cup selection Rd3

Hung Cheung Hang wins KM WC selection race Rd3

The 3rd round of the 2012 KM World Cup selection series for Hong Kong and Macau was held last weekend. KM Racing driver Hung Cheung Hang raced only the first qualifier making 32 laps. He didn’t race the 2nd and 3rd qualifier as he needed to help his team mate to setup his car. After 3 rounds Hang was still TQ with the 2nd qualifier only making 30 laps. The start of the A-final was pretty clean with Hang leading away until the end, making the best lap of the day with a amazing lap time of 19.062 sec which is also the new track record for the current track layout. Hang was testing the H-K1 new air-wing type side battery main chassis & the front swing upper deck which given him a really great feelings in handling because left & right side of the car are completely balanced. There was tough battle between 2nd place Luk driving the new Mugen and KM driver Ray, they were fighting and chasing from the 15 minute mark until the end, with Luk holding on to the 2nd place only 3 seconds ahead of Ray in 3rd.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]


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