K-Factory have introduced their new ZF bearing range which come in a variety of sizes and are used as a replacement for your standard kit bearings. Lightweight, these bearings help reduce rotating and static weight within your car, while their construction, combined with the very smooth rubber material used for the seals, provides your car with an almost frictionless transmission system. Less friction equals more speed.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
We are a little bit late with the details about the VTEC brand expanding its tire line by releasing new foam tires, but we’re catching up on our LRP news and felt that while we did briefly mention it earlier this month its worth going into a little more detail about them. These tires have been made using high quality Japanese foam and are suitable for use on both gas and electric powered cars. Sold pre glued, they come available in a number of different shores from 35 to 45.
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LRP have announced the latest version of their Z.12R engine, the new Team Spec 4 is the company’s newest .12 motor aimed at the competition level 1/10th scale touring car market. This engine provides a maximum power output of 1.65hp and is equipped with CNC machined 3-port sleeve, made from hard chromed brass alloy (true ABC construction), piston and extra reinforced connecting rod. A black anodized metal backplate with special scoops provides improved mixture flow inside the engine to maximize the performance, while to pay attention to the latest car developments LRP have redesigned the cooling head to lower the center of gravity of the engine.
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You might remember last week that we informed you about the new lightweight version of the Moore Speed Mazda 6 bodyshell. Well the diet seems to be spreading within Hot Bodies with the introduction of this new lightweight Dodge Stratus 190mm body shell, which like the other lightweight shells available are around 30 grams lighter than the standard versions.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
Japenese company, Take Off, have released the latest addition to their product range with the introduction of their new Xray T2 series screw set. Coming in a handy compartmented plastic box, the screws are made in 3 different variations – titanium, anodised titanium and anodised duraluminium. The anodised versions are sold in 8 different colours – silver, light blue, blue, purple, black, red, pink and gold.
Source: Take Off [takeoff.main.jp]
7-time World Champion Lamberto Collari is the 2007 1/8th scale European Champion following a tense battle in todays finals in Lostallo, Switzerland. Qualifying had seen former European Champion Michael Salven on the pole position and a good start in the race saw him in contention for the win ahead of the following pack of Italians, but 2 lengthy stops caused by the throttle linkage ball joint coming off twice meant he was out of contention. This allowed the Italian steam train out in front with an extremely close battle playing out between Collari, who wouldn’t stop for tires, and Alberto Picco right up until the end of the 45 minutes with Collari, driving a Kyosho, taking the win by less than a second ahead of a closing Alberto Picco with the Mugen, while Kyosho racer Francesco Tironi rounded out the podium in 3rd.
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Much More have released these handy new tire stackers, sold under the companys Sweep tire brand, that work with all type of touring car wheels. Sold in sets of 3, enough to hold up to 12 wheels in total, they are available in black, blue and red and are just another handy way to keep sets of tires bunched together.
Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]
KM Racing have released their latest product, this middle shaft mount for the Xray NT1 as developed by 2006 IFMAR Pre-World Champion Mr. Hung Cheung Hang. The new design enhances the strength of this part while preventing flex in this area of the car which is under a lot of pressure where the cars belts meet. This lightweight aluminium part also reduces vibrations and is designed with 2 muffler linkage holes to allow you to easily and optimally mount your exhaust system.
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