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June 21, 2010

Litemodz Pro & Pro X CVAs

New from Litemodz is their Pro and Pro X CVAs available for the Schumacher Mi4LP, Team Associated TC5, Tamiya 416X, Xray T3, Corally PHI, Yokomo BD5 and T.O.P Photon. The Pro Edition CVA’s feature hard anodized black driveshafts and lightened high tensile steel axles. Developed as an upgrade offering super high strength, the high tensile steel axle has been centre bored to reduce overall weight and so a complete set of driveshafts weighs in at 14 grams a pair. The Pro X Edition CVAs feature hard anodized black driveshafts and axles and are a super light upgrade offering maximum performance through the reduction in weight. A complete set of driveshafts weighs in at only 10 grams a pair.

Click here to see the Pro X CVAs

June 21, 2010

Xray ceramic ball axial thrust bearings

Xray have released these precision axial thrust bearings in 3x8x3.5mm for ball diffs and 5x10x4mm for their XCA clutch, featuring ceramic balls. The highest-quality materials and design guarantees the smoothest operation and increased life. Ceramic balls in the axial cage are made from extra-hard Si3N4 silicone nitride ceramic, which significantly improves lifespan while reducing friction and vibration. Higher RPM capabilities.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 20, 2010

LRP X12 StockSpec 1S LiPo tuning rotor

This new sintered rotor from LRP is a tuning option for everyone who uses the successful X12 Stock Spec brushless motor in an 1/12th chassis with 1S LiPo for example. The new 12.25mm sintered 1S StockSpec rotor claims to boost the efficiency and power performance of your brushless motor to a completely new level.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

June 20, 2010

HPI Savage Flux 2350

The Savage Flux 2350 from HPI takes the basher-proven features of the Savage Flux HP and optimizes the performance for the popular 4S LiPo battery configuration. The result is faster speeds on 4S at a price significantly lower than the Savage Flux HP. Not only is the Savage Flux 2350 faster than the Savage Flux HP on 4S, it’s also faster than the fastest nitro Savage. Easy plug-and-go convenience is the hallmark of electric RC vehicles like the Savage Flux 2350. Just plug in two matching battery packs and you are off and running! The Savage Flux 2350 is clean, quiet, easy to use, and blistering fast.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

June 20, 2010

2010 BeNeLux championships – Announcement

Model Race Genk vzw. in Belgium have been in touch to tell everyone about the BeNeLux championships which will be organized on their new track in Genk from the 24th to the 25th of July. This race is driven in 2 classes, 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm, following EFRA rules for the technical specifications and the race organization. The all new 287 meter long track is built to an internationals spec and so features all the facilities you should expect from such a venue. Entry is now open and you can find out more information here.

June 20, 2010

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– New Composite Air Filter Cover
– XB808 Wins 2010 Wellington Champs R3 in New Zealand
– NT1 Wins YDP Challenge Trophy & MNC R4
– NT1 Wins 2010 1/10 Nitro US On-Road Nationals
– XB808 Dominates Portuguese South Regional Championship R3
– T2‘009 Wins Stock & T3 Double Podium Finish at Victorian State Titles
– XB808 Wins Swiss Championship R2
– XB808 Wins Danish Nationals – R2
– NT1 TQ and 3rd at Nordic Championship

Click here to view the round-up

June 19, 2010

Vampire Racing range of tools

The new Vampire Racing tools are designed to the highest possible standards, with high quality knurled black anodised aluminium handles. The heat treated tool tips are hard-wearing and easy on even smallest hexes and are available to fit the popular hex sizes 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm as well as 5.5mm and 7.0mm nuts. Tips are available separately should you ever need a replacement or want to upgrade your existing tools.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

June 19, 2010

enRoute Berg 2.2 Nano Tracer competition crawler

Brand new from enRoute comes the Berg 2.2 Nano Tracer competition crawler. Featuring a new lightweight carbon dual frame chassis and new “Nano” gear box design for high rotation brushless motor, the axle parts are same of Berg 2.2 V2 axles and Berg 2.2 Tracer chassis kit. The kit includes the new Berg 2.2 Nano axles, upper and lower carbon chassis frame, clear body plate shell, however the wheels and tires are sold separately.

Source: Racing Art [rac.cc]