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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.

View an image of the installed steering crank

December 29, 2011

JConcepts Indoor National Series

JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first annual series, held in 2011, attracted a combined 900 whopping entries. 2012 is scheduled as a 5 race series across the United States, drivers now have the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national and regional level. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall nationals make up the seasonal events at fixed locations while the finals will serve as the end of the year bash for the awards and series championship. The series will be awarded based on points participation in 3 out of the 5 events.

View more information here

December 29, 2011

Sanwa SDX-701 low-profile servo

Sanwa have released their SDX-701, the little brother of the SDX-801. A low profile servo it is perfect for the hobby and amateur racer, this digital servo features ball bearings and metal gears. An operating speed of 0.07sec/40° and torque of 7.0kg/cm at 6.0V it weighs in at 44 grams.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

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]

December 28, 2011

Kyosho Mini-Z MotoRacer bike

Kyosho have released details of their soon to be released Mini-Z MC-01 MotoRacer bike. The 1/18 scale bike features gyro stabilisation, digital steering servo, 7000kv coreless brushless motor, full ball raced drivetrain, high-grip racing slick tyres and a Yamaha YZR-M1 body work. Included in the set are a KT-19 2.4GHz radio system, 3.7V 120mAh battery, charger, USB charing harness for charging via an existing computer and other parts such as a bike stand and tools. Gyro and the fork’s camber are adjustable to set the bike’s characteristics up to your liking. All that is needed to get the RTR MotoGP bike running are four AAA-size cells for the transmitter and an optional charger if needed. View more images here.

Source: Area52 [area52.cc]

December 28, 2011

TQ Racing SX10 2w sneak peek

TQ Racing have shown a sneak peek of their new SX10 2w 1/10th scale 2wd buggy. Manufactured by Academy Model Company, the new platform requires some final new parts before being finalized but they claim to be really close to releasing their new car.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]

December 28, 2011

Acorn Racing Tyre Essence

Acorn Racing Tyre Essence is specially formulated to work on both new and old rubber tyres. Different from traditional traction compound, this formula softens the compound within the tyre, therefore maintains consistency throughout the race and can be used in conjunction with any tyre compound. The special formula also cleanses, rejuvenates, softens and restore old tyres to their natural form.

Source: Acorn Racing [acorninnovations.asia]