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April 16, 2010

Spec-R Tamiya 416 gear diff

New from Spec-R for the Tamiya 416 is this gear differential. Made using a lightweight plastic housing, nylon gears and longlife diff joints, the full set weighs in at only 26 grams and can be reduced further, close to the weight of the original ball diff, if you use the optional aluminium drive cups. Offering amazing forward traction, this a very durable system, with little or no rebuilding necessary and which retains its setting throughout the race. Expect a version for the Xray T3 soon.

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April 16, 2010

Hudy Aluminium countersunk shims

Hudy have introduced these machined aluminium countersunk shims for use with M3 flat head screws. Sold in a set of same-colored shims, they are available in 4 different colors, silver, violet, orange & blue.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 16, 2010

Kyosho Ultima RB5 SP2 Edition

As seen at the toy fair earlier in the year, Kyosho have now released full details on their new Ultima RB5 SP2. The SP2 Edition is the latest in the Ultima line of vehicles, which is a further development of the breed, and it includes all the enhancements that have been designed by Kyosho engineers and tested over the last couple of years by Kyosho International factory drivers like Jared Tebo and legends of the RC world. This biggest change to the RB5 SP2 was the fact that the motor has been shifted left to better improve the balance the car with all components now center and true.

Continue reading about the car here

April 15, 2010

Team Titan Air filter oil

Team Titan have released their new high performance air filter oil. Specially formulated to be super sticky, this filter oil is able to prevent dust entering your carburetor in even the dustiest of conditions. Supplied in an 80cc bottle, it is suitable for both on road and off road applications.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]

April 15, 2010

Piero Torregiani makes Contact with Schumacher

Contact-RC is a new brand of RC racing foam tires, which are set to make a major impact in On Road racing classes this year. Contact-RC tires is lead by experienced foam tire expert Piero Torregiani who is the former top man at ATS, who helped his team drivers achieve 2008 and 2009 World and European championships in 1/8th and 1/10th scale Nitro On Road. Contact-RC tires will be manufactured by the expert engineers at Schumacher Racing in the UK with the company investing in a highly automated manufacturing process which will ensure consistent high quality products which use only the best materials and all new wheels, developed with the knowledge and experience of some of the world’s best drivers. The fully automated hardness measurement, gluing, and truing processes mean that every single tire produced will meet the exacting high standards required by top level racers. Several well known drivers are backing the project so look out for some big name driver announcements soon. Top American drivers Paul Lemieux and DJ Apolaro, as well as German champion Robin D’Hondt from Belgium will be racing with Contact-RC for the 2010 season.

Source: Contact-RC [contact-rc.com]

April 15, 2010

Team Durango are seeking a Graphic Designer

Durango were in touch to tell us that they have a job opening at their base in Leicestershire for a talented Graphic Designer. Talent by the truck load and a wide set of skills are needed, so if you are interested then carry on reading.

Click here to see the job description

April 15, 2010

Much More Impact 30C 6200mAh saddle pack

Much More have released this new 30C Impact LiPo saddle pack, which features a whopping 6200mAh. This high quality dual 3.2V battery features a hard case for impact protection and with its saddle pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy. It comes supplied with Tamiya connector and JST-XH balancing plug.

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

April 15, 2010

SMI launch Orcan Shop Austria

Site sponsors SMI, together with Gerhard Kandelhart have launched Orcan Shop Austria. By launching this shop, SMI Motorsport is striking a new path and going to extend the availability of the increasingly popular Orcan products with the first shop outside Germany. Gerhard ‘Kandi’ Kandelhart, has for more than 15 years been one of the most successful and experienced Austrian sportsman in RC racing, and will be the owner of the Orcan Shop Austria (www.orcan.at).

Continue reading the release here