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April 9, 2009

Hot Bodies DSJ-1SS & DSJ-2ST digital servos

As seen at the toy fair in February, Hot Bodies have released their digital servos, which combine speed, reliability and toughness in one highly efficient unit. Available in two dialled-in versions, both are very strong yet fast, but the DSJ-1SS is fastest with an amazing transit time of 0.06 seconds per centimeter of movement with a strength of 13kg per cm, while the DSJ-2ST is nearly as fast at 0.09 seconds per centimeter, but has a whopping 16kg per cm of holding power.

Click here to see the DSJ-2ST

April 9, 2009

Matrix GPR Class Foam tires

Following on from yesterday’s release by Team Titan of a body shell for the new GPR 230mm class, comes new tires from Italian company Matrix Racing Tires. Made using their usual high quality foam, these new tires have been fitted to 32mm wide front tires and 44mm wide rear tires, and come available in all the usual shores you would expect.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

April 9, 2009

Euros 200mm Gubbio – Announcement

The organisers of this years 1/10th scale 200mm European Championships in Gubbio, Italy have been in contact to inform us about their new event page. The site outlines all the necessary information, such as news, hotels, directions etc., for the event that takes place from the 20th to the 26th July. The track will also host a warm up race from the 9th to the 10th of May, and you can enter the race now if you wish to race on the track prior to the big event, or you haven’t qualified for the Euros but want to race on a great track against some super quick guys.

Check out the official event site here.

April 9, 2009

Xray Rubber Spec conversion set

Xray have released this rubber spec conversion set for the T2’009 and T2R Pro, that sets the motor position more forward without changes to the chassis. By having the motor more forward, it increases on-power steering and makes the car turn more easily and precisely. The set includes top-quality front & rear graphite upper decks, 38T composite solid axle, 38T diff pulley, and forward motor position front & rear belts.

Click here to see the motor position difference

April 9, 2009

Hot Bodies DSJ-1SS & DSJ-2ST digital servos

Click here to see the DSJ-2ST

April 8, 2009

Team Titan Blitz Lola VDS220 body

Designed for the 1/10th scale GPR class started by Kawahara, Team Titan have released this Blitz body, the Lola VDS220. Designed to easily fit the new wider cars that use the 200mm chassis but with 30mm wide front tires and 40mm wide rear tires, it doesn’t need any extra parts than that to convert it to the GPR spec car. Made from 1mm thick polycarbonate, it is 220mm wide on the front, expanding to 228mm at the rear and is supplied clear with decals, side stiffeners and rear trim strip.

Click here for another picture

April 8, 2009

Mega ZX21 DSIII Circuit engines

Following on from the announcement of the updated engine line by Mega, comes the release of the ZX21 circuit engines. Available in 2 versions, the new DSIII is available as standard and also as an Eduardo Modified version. The standard version features an improved liner-fit, the liner is seated a little higher in the crankcase creating an even better alignment with the ports. The EM version additionally has a black-case, improved lighter crankshaft with silicone, hand-selected piston/liner/conrod combination, tear-drop workings on the ports. Both engines sport new graphics on the cooling head.

Click here to see the standard version

April 8, 2009

Trinity becomes Team Epic

Team Trinity president Ernest Provetti has announced that his company will be changing name and moving to Florida. In an open letter to racers he states that in order for him to be close to his business he will be moving it from its current base in New Jersey to Florida and that the people who have helped Trinity achieve this success, Tony P., Jim Dieter, Chad Phillips, Ina Gonsalez and Paul Lemieux are all excited about his move and new challenge. The NJ office will close on the 30th of April and will re open in Florida on June 1st. Ernest also took the opportunity to announce that the new company, Team Epic, will handle the distribution of the Sirio line of engines, and in the meantime is giving a 15% discount on all orders over $100.

Click here to read the full letter (PDF).