DnM Tech have released this set of pinion gears for the Mugen MRX-5. Machined from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for the long life, they are available in 16T and 17T first gears and 20T and 21T second gears.
Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
Speedzone have announced that Mark Smyka will use their LiPo Packs to power his 1/12 scale cars for this and the upcoming 2011 on-road season. Mark is always a contender at every on-road event he attends and looks to add wins to his numerous local, regional and national titles using Speedzone LiPos.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Following on from the releases by Team Titan two days ago, they have today released two new 200mm Blitz bodies. Starting with the Cruzer it was designed for maximum grip while also giving very quick steering, great for small tight tracks. Next up is the 2.1 version of the ISF shell, this new type is 10mm shorter and has reduced front end down force to give it less initial steering together with smooth handling, great for large open tracks with big sweeping corners. Both bodies are available in standard 0.8mm and lightweight 0.7mm versions.
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Tobias Hepp in the 1/8 nitro class and Sebastian Buerge in the 1/10 scale nitro class have captured the titles in the Nitro West Masters, a series of four races held in Western Germany. At the fourth and final round at Dormagen in the North of Cologne Serpent driver Hepp won the race and left no doubt in winning the 1/8 championship also. In 1/10 it was Mugen racer Benny Lehmann winning the race but third place was enough for Buerge to catch the Masters crown.
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After much anticipation and build up, the 2010/11 British 1/12th scale nationals got underway at Crewe on the last weekend of October. A tight and technical layout challenged the drivers, who included an overseas visitor in the form of Vesa Yli, designer of the V-Dezign chassis’. Mark Stiles sent us the following report.
Simple new item from Xray with the release of this composite pivot balls for the steering on their pan cars. Sold in a pair they help make the movement of the suspension smoother.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Another new body shell from Team Titan, this time for 1/8th scale on road, with the release of the Blitz R11, developed for the upcoming 2011 World Championship in Homestead Raceway Miami. Testing has shown this body to give much steering, faster cornering speed and on power steering as well as stability. Front wing dams gives more steering and the rear wing gives more stability and more cooling for the engine. ROAR approved, this shell won the recent Novarossi Challenge.
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New from Team Titan is the Blitz S5 190mm TC body shell. Stylish and aggressive looking, the body specs follow EFRA guidelines. Giving good performance in the modified rubber tire class both in and outdoor, compared to their ISF 1.9, this body give more stability in and out corner. Standard 0.8mm thickness, there is also a lightweight 0.7mm and 0.6mm version also available.
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