June 18, 2010

DuraTrax 1/10 scale Evader DT

DuraTrax 1/10 scale Evader DT

Scale detail at a low price is the combination that makes the 1/10 scale Evader DT from DuraTrax one-of-a-kind. Killer custom style surrounds the tough-as-nails 2WD chassis, with realistic off-road wheels and tires that tuck neatly beneath the painted pre-runner body. Bumpers, skid plate, roll bar, light bars, mirrors, truck bed with cooler and functional spare tire all add up to an RTR rig that rocks. Hit the throttle of the included Tactic radio and imagine you’re ripping up a riverbank, catching air and coming down easy, confident that if a Stress-Tech part breaks, DuraTrax will replace it free.

View the specs and more images here


June 18, 2010

Robitronic expand Platinum 1/8th BL motor range

Robitronic Platinum 1/8th brushless motors

Having released their range of Platinum 1/8th brushless motors back in February, Robitronic have now released a 9.5T and 10.5T version to add to the already available 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T versions. Featuring a sensored design for smoother response over non sensored versions, the timing is mechanically adjustable for fine tuning the motor’s performance to different track conditions. Sporting a sintered neodymium rotor with the now standard 5mm diameter shaft for use with regular 1/8th pinions, it comes supplied with a heatsink and ventilator.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]


June 18, 2010

Electrixs Circuit 1/10th 2WD stadium truck RTR

Electrixs Circuit 1/10th 2WD stadium truck RTR

Drive out loud with the Circuit, a true ready-to-run vehicle that comes with absolutely everything included in one box, right down to the double As. Supplied with a powerful Dynamite 20-turn motor and beginner-friendly snap-lock battery system, this rugged stadium truck is easy to use, but it’s also hard to abuse being built from a strong, durable nylon composite material. You can customise the body with the included decal sheet and thanks to the standard components and mounts, you can hop the Circuit up with additional bodies, tires, and parts and accessories.

View the features list here


June 18, 2010

LRP S8 BX 2 RTR buggy

LRP S8 BX 2 RTR buggy

The S8 BX 2 RTR is fine-tuned with state of the art and competition race technology, which will see the S8 BX 2 Premium RTR set the new benchmark for 1/8 RTR kits on the R/C market today. Equipped with the new high-tech LRP C3-STX Pro computer transmitter, pre-setup with competition 2.2mm front swaybar and 2.8mm rear swaybar installed and brand new highly sensitive brakes, the S8 BX 2 RTR will handle tough off road conditions with ease. In addition to the vastly improved driving handling, it is also visually improved, with the new aerodynamically advanced bodyshell and stylish 7-spoke black-chromed wheels.

View more images of the car here


June 17, 2010

Picco Boost combo package

Picco Boost combo package

Picco have announced that their Boost 21 buggy engine is now available as part of a combo pack at a very interesting price. The 3 port ABC engine, which features a lightened crankshaft with silicon paste as well as an over-sized turbo head insert is now bundled with the company’s EFRA 2046 exhaust system in this nice Boost combo packaging.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]


June 17, 2010

X Factory X-6 Squared saddle pack chassis

X Factory X-6 Squared saddle pack chassis

X Factory have released a new chassis for the X-6 Squared that is CNC machined to accept saddle LiPo packs. Development work was done by U.K. National Champion Ellis Stafford, and The Big E used the first saddle chassis to win the last National at Eden Park Raceway. When the X-6 was designed in 2005, LiPos were new and around 3000mAh and were quite light compared to cells. However, almost all drivers then used cells, and the X-6 was primarily designed to use a 4+2 cell arrangement. With the mid motor design, this arrangement concentrated the car’s weight in the center just ahead of the rear wheels. When the early LiPos were used, they were so light that a bit of extra weight to the side made little difference. Now with 5000 and even 6000mAh LiPos, there is more weight and so the new saddle pack chassis returns to the concentrated mass concept of the original. The car rolls less in corners and is more balanced in bumpy sections without use of a sway bar.

View the pack mounted in the chassis here


June 17, 2010

Capricorn LAB E-01 BC .12 engine

Capricorn LAB E-01 BC .12 engine

New from Capricorn RC is their balanced-ceramic E-01 engine. Featuring a new hand tuned lightweight and balanced crankshaft and piston liner set, it sports a new crankcase with the Capricorn logo molded into the side. This high performance .12 engine also features ceramic bearings and is expected to be available shortly on their website and through official Capricorn distributors.

View images of the engine internals here


June 17, 2010

Dynamite 1/8 scale low rebound foam inserts

Dynamite 1/8 scale low rebound foam inserts

Dynamite’s new 1/8 scale hot laps low rebound foam inserts provide 1/8 scale nitro enthusiasts with the ultimate edge on the competition thanks their molded foam construction and low rebound properties providing superior performance on bumpy tracks. Drivers who switch to Dynamite’s low rebound foam inserts will immediately notice the difference and appreciate the added performance and handling they can achieve with such a small investment and little wrench time.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]