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October 30, 2010

JConcepts pre-mounted Short Course tires

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JConcepts has hit the easy button once again with an entire line of pre-mounted Short Course Tires. JConcepts set a new standard in Short Course tire design and performance with the original Goose Bumps, and now, they are even easier to use than ever before with the introduction of pre-mounts. The line-up includes the versatile Subcultures and ROAR National Champion Goose Bumps, Double Dees and Bar Codes all in sticky green compound. Stay on-track in SCT and hit the easy button with JConcepts.

View the full line up of SC pre mounts here

October 30, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 flanged uniballs

New for the LAB-C01, Capricorn have released these 5.8mm flanged uniballs for the rear upper suspension upright mounts. The new flange on the ball ensures that the plastic ball joint will not be popped off in the event of an impact and crash as it prevents it from doing so.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 29, 2010

RT Speed 2.5 mix Clutch Reckward edition

New from Tourex is this Daniel Reckward Edition of the RT Speed 2.5 Mix clutch assembly. Designed for competition drivers, the know-how gained from seven German National titles in 1/8 off-road have helped to create this product. This particular clutch won the 2010 German truggy championships in Daniel’s Mugen MBX-6T. The clutch set features one special carbon, as well as two aluminium, shoes along with 1,1mm springs, which makes for a good performing, rugged, stable and durable clutch system.

Source: Tourex [rmv-deutschland.de]

October 29, 2010

Quaggies RC DirtBag

New British based company, Quaggies.com has launched their debut RC Car Bag. The multi-purpose RC DirtBag is designed for both the basher and experienced racer who likes to keep their stuff clean. The 100% waterproof drawstring bags are made from extremely durable, coated fabric designed to withstand all the use and abuse RC racing demands, including Petrol, Oil, Brake Fluid & Nitro Fuel. Initially available to suit 1/10th scale cars, buggies & truggies and with bags for 1/8th & 1/5th scale coming soon, the RC DirtBag is the ideal way to transport your model. With its drawstring design, that snugly encompasses your RC Car, it keeps all dirt & water inside the bag, while the comfortable handles and lightweight construction ensure your RC Car is transported safely even while you have other items to carry like transmitters & batteries etc. RC DirtBags are machine washable and Quaggies.com also offer the option of having them customised with your own logos & graphics too.

Source: Quaggies [quaggies.com]

October 29, 2010

Christopher Krapp joins Team Muchmore

Muchmore Racing have announced that front running German electric touring car driver Christopher Krapp has joined Team Muchmore for 2010 and 2011. The Kyosho driver placed 4th at this year’s World Championships and has many other good results to his name including winning the German Outdoor Nationals in 2009 and multiple European Championship A-main appearances. Christopher had the following the say about his new deal:

I am very proud to be a member of the Team Muchmore. The products are amazing and I am looking forward to a great future with Muchmore racing.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

October 29, 2010

Xray XB808E pinion gears

Xray have released a complete line of high-performance XB808E pinion gears. Manufactured from special steel for toughness and durability with precise tolerances that assures unparalleled concentricity, they feature precision-cut teeth with chamfered edges. Available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T & 17T, they include the M4x4 set screw.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 28, 2010

DuraTrax Pit Mats

DuraTrax have introduced these take anywhere Pit Mats. Featuring a durable construction that’s also resistant to fuels and solvents, they stay in place giving you a solid reliable base to work on. Available in two sizes, 5” x 5” (125 x 125mm) & 29” x 19” (735 x 485mm), the mats make on-site maintenance tasks easier not only for ground-based modelers but for airplane and heli pilots, too. Each mat features recessed areas that keep small parts and tools handy while preventing them from rolling away. And there’s still lots of space for a vehicle, heli or small aircraft.

View the small hardware mat here

October 28, 2010

Boca Bearings’ brushless motor line

The Boca Bearing Company has put together a full line of aftermarket and upgrade replacement bearing kits and individual bearings for brushless motors. Three different bearings versions are available in pre-packaged kits. The Econo Power ABEC 5 line of bearings comes with stainless steel races and balls that are ideal for backyard bashers or budget minded racers. The Ceramic Lightning ABEC 5 line of bearings are supplied with high speed ceramic balls and stainless steel races suitable for club racers. The Ceramic Orange Seal ABEC 7 line comes with race-ready, high precision ceramic balls and stainless steel races with non-contact rubber seals perfect for pro racers. To make things easy, customers are able to search by their specific make and model from the website to see a selection of kits available. Aftermarket bearing kits are available for all of the most popular RC Brushless Motors such as E-Flite, Emaxx, Novak, Mamba, Castle Creations and many more.

Source: Boca Bearings [bocabearings.com]