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July 17, 2009

Team Epic Mini LiPo & 1 cell LiPo

Team Epic have released this 11.1V Li-Po, 1600mAh, 25c soft case battery pack for use in the Traxxas Mini Revo & Slash and most other vehicles of this size. Higher performance than using a single Ni-MH battery pack. Fits right in Traxxas vehicles and comes with Traxxas plug for easy plug and play set-up. Team Epic have also been showing off a preview of their new 1 cell 40C 5000mAh LiPo pack for 1/12th scale racing which you can see below.

Click here to see the 1-cell LiPo pack

July 16, 2009

Schumacher Mi4 Wishbones & Caster blocks

New from Schumacher for the Mi4 are these shorter and stiffer new wishbones. The new design enables the car to have more corner speed and traction under almost all track conditions. The overall car width is maintained through the use of washers at the pivot block. Available in both Carbon Fibre material for the high end racer and Medium Flex material for improved impact absorption. Also available are these Xtra Flex 4 degree front caster blocks that will give more steering compared to the Medium Flex ones released previously.

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July 16, 2009

Titanium Racing Mi4 layshaft

Titanium Racing have released this new upgrade product for the Schumacher Mi4. This new layshaft has been shortened to reduce the possibility of rear end tweak and it eliminates the link between the left and right hand side of the bulkheads. This allows the two top carbon torsion plates to operate as they should, providing a great degree of controlled independent flex. Made from aluminium, this shortened lay shaft claims to provide for a more uniform and deeper flex, aiding rear end traction. Most notably transmission noise has also been reduced thus increasing transmission efficiency.

Source: Titanium Racing [titaniumracing.com]

July 16, 2009

Xray High dynamic Centrifugal Axial clutch set

Xray have released their all new High-dynamic Centrifugal-Axial (XCA) clutch set. This complete clutch set includes redesigned components which create a more dynamic clutch engagement suitable for most racing conditions. Included are a super-lightweight flywheel, new black reinforced clutch flyweights, new smaller and super lightweight clutchbell, smaller diameter yellow clutch shoe, new medium-hardness clutch spring and new alu clutch disc. All components were designed and long-term tested by the factory racing team. Pinion gears are not included.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 16, 2009

Pro Tips with Jilles Groskamp – Part 1

The first in a new series of videos that offers in-depth tips from the pro drivers, we hooked up with Tamiya Racing Factory team driver Jilles Groskamp to get some insight into how he prepares his race winning Tamiya TRF416WE. In this first video, Jilles tackles the perfect shock absorber, from stripping to rebuilding. Future episodes, which will be shown here and also on our YouTube channel (see link next to the search box) in the coming weeks, will tackle the ball differential, final assembly and tweaking of the chassis.

July 15, 2009

East Coast 2009 spec M-Speed 6 body shell

East Coast Bodies have announced their new 2009 spec M-Speed 6 body shell. Made from light and durable .030 lexan with a protective film, this 190mm electric touring car shell comes supplied with 3 type of Pro Force wing, generating high, mid and low downforce. Also includes a decal sheet, window mask and wing mounting hardware.

Click here to see more photos of the body

July 15, 2009

Much More bearings & Setup boards

Much More have released some new items including these high quality one sided rubber shield bearings for performance R/C applications. The single removable rubber shield allows for easy cleaning and less rolling resistance than some other bearings, while the high speed nylon ball retainer ring provides added speed and strength. High specification and manufactured to precise tolerances to deliver the ultimate R/C bearing. Also new from the Korean company are these super light weight setup boards. Made from compostite material that will not warp, they are suitable for 1/10, 1/12 on-road and off-road vehicles and only weight in at 740g.

Click here to see the setup boards

July 15, 2009

Craft-RC Revolution silicone shock oil

Craft-RC has released its new line up of Revolution silicone shock oil. Made using specially manufactured 100% silicone oil material, the viscosity has been accurately tested and will not change in different temperatures. Sold in a 110ml bottle, with an extended tip for easy filling, it is available in a wide range of thicknesses from 100 to 800 CST.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]