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November 25, 2011

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 25, 2011

Durango DNX408T Truggy coming soon

Durango have made the announcement that their long awaited 1/8th scale truggy is coming soon. Called the DNX408T, we have no other information on this new chassis but we can presume its heavily based on the DNX408 buggy. More information as we get it.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

November 25, 2011

Tresrey DEX210 & 410 options

Japanese company Tresrey are going to release new products for the Durango DEX210 and DEX410V3 kits in early December this year. First up are these high precision machined shock bodies with special smooth MOS coating which will provide a lot less friction. This ‘big bore shock’ conversion set includes 3mm shafts also for less friction against the O-rings and with the included machined 6-holes shock pistons, this conversion will upgrade your standard shocks to the ultimate level. Also new is a high quality carbon graphite steering plate for the DEX210. This part helps resolve one of the only few weak points of the car and is a perfect replacement for the standard plastic steering plate.

View the other new parts here

November 24, 2011

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

8-Racing DEX210 & B4 carbon options

8-racing now offers some carbon fibre option parts for the Durango DEX210 and Associated B4. The new carbon fibre shock towers and battery strap for DEX210 are stronger then the plastic versions and perfect for indoor racing. The carbon fibre chassis for DEX210 with front kick up is lighter than the original alloy one and brings more flex to buggy which is especially good for use on low traction tracks. Also new are some front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Associated B4 with blue anodized alloy holders, adjustable holders for 23,5mm and 25mm battery height and all screws you need to mount it.

View the B4 parts here

November 24, 2011

Hang wins KM World Cup selection 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]

November 24, 2011

Serpent S411 Limited edition

Serpent is introducing this Limited Edition version of the Serpent 411, to celebrate Marc Fisher’s victory at the 2011 German Nationals, where he won ahead of Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard to take the title. Only 300 Serpent 411-Limited Edition kits will be made and compared to the standard kit they will include a carbon 2.25mm chassis with engraved car-number and logo as well as dark Serpent orange anodising of all aluminium parts. Other new items include dark orange aluminium turnbuckles and track rods, carbon fibre battery holders, TiN coated pivot pins front and rear, extra gear-differential and an orange anodised tool-set consist of 8 tools, also with Serpent logo and 411-LE car number engraved.

View more images of the car here

November 24, 2011

Mattia Pesenti joins Team Xray

Xray have announced that Mattia Pesenti, former Swiss National Champion and multiple EC and EFRA finalist, has joined their team for 2012. Mattia will race the Xray RX8 and participate at all major national and international races to represent the Slovak manufacturer.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]