JConcepts popular Bar Code SC tires are now also available in blue “soft” compound. The tire is designed to excel both in new and used condition on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed. Included with the tires are light-weight and durable Closed Cell profiled inserts.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Arrowmax have released a new range of belt pulley for the Xray RX8 1/8 scale on-road chassis. CNC-machined from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium, the pulleys are hard coated, light weight, and very durable.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Mugen Seiki Europe have announced Lee Martin as a new member of their race team. Having driven for Tamiya USA previously Lee will strengthen the MSE team, coordinated through John Yves Ferte, around fellow UK driver Simon Willets and European Champion Robert Battle. The multiple electric European Champion will continue to race electric offroad as part of the factory TRF team. Stefan Habbecke, president of MSE had this to say:
I am really happy to have Lee on board. He will be an important part to achieve a strong further development of our international race team. I am looking forward to collect many new feedback for our future products and customers everywhere.
Source: Mugen Seiki Europe [mugen.eu]
Having been away for a few years, CML Distribution are pleased to announce that 2011 BRCA Series Runner up Simon Willets has returned to the trusted performance, reliability and engine protection of World Champions Byron with their RACE Gen2 Fuel. With the ever increasing competitiveness of the 1/8th off road sector, engine reliability run to run was an important factor for Simon in choosing Byron fuels.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Xray have announced that they have signed top Dutch International on road star Rick Vrielijnck to join their factory team. The former Mugen racer is a 7 time Dutch National Champion as well as multiple Worlds finalist and only last year finished 3rd at the European 1/8th scale Championships. Rick had this to say:
I am very happy and motivated to join Team Xray and I would like to thank them for this opportunity! Xray is constantly working to make the best products on the market. They are very motivated to work together and develop their products and team to obtain the best results possible. This year I will attend the Euro A in Portugal, some EFRA GPs, all national races, and also some open races in Italy in the coming months.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Pro-Line have made it official that they have signed TLR star Dakotah Phend. Tim Clark said “Dakota has already caught the attention of the racing community as an consistent A-main contender and Pro-Line is committed to being a key component for Dakotah to reach his future goals.” Dakotah had this to say about the new deal:
I am very happy to be running Pro-Line tires for 2012. I race both 1/10 electric and 1/8 nitro and Pro-Line has tires for all my racing needs. I’m looking forward to being part of the Pro-Line team.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Serpent have released a line of PTFE coated pivot balls. Made from aerospace super light aluminium they are very smooth and the range of types allows you to replace the steel versions that come as standard on the S120, S100, 733, 966 and others. The different versions include 5.8mm double straight, 5.8mm, 5.8mm long, anti-roll bar ball 3.0mm and uni 4.5mm.
View the other pivot balls here
Pro-Line have announced that their Hole Shot 2.0 SC and Blockade SC are now available pre mounted on Renegade Black wheels. The Pro-Line Renegade wheel for SC trucks features a tough 10 spoke design replicating the latest in high performance full size forged racing wheels used by the pros. Detailed beadloc and lug nut hardware only adds to the realism. Combine the Renegade with the Hole-Shot 2.0 SC, which features more pins and a wider contact patch for insane amounts of traction. Combine the Renegade with the Blockade Tires for class leading tread life, perfectly balanced tread spacing for maximum forward bite and unique side tread that keeps you planted around the corners.
View the Blockade pre-mounts here
