Xceed have released their line of World GT pre mounted foam tires. Supplied on cool looking carbon print rims, that are true and hard the tires are made from high quality foam for superb traction. Available in purple, lilac, double pink and pink for the front and lilac, double pink, magenta and pink for the rear.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Engine specialists RB in France have released the 2010 edition of their RB team t-shirt. A new explosive design, the front incorporates a modern take on the RB logo, while the back features the famous ‘The Power Of Champions’ in RB’s bright orange color. Made from a comfortable high quality material, it is available in M, L, XL, XXL in dark grey and XXXL in black.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Smokem Racing have developed a LiPo only chassis for the Tamiya TRF416 series of touring cars. By flipping the drive belts, the LiPo is offset further from the chassis center line, while on the other side, the servo, receiver and ESC are shifted towards the center line. Two battery positions are provided so racers can choose where they want to position their LiPo pack and the result is a balanced chassis with no additional weights required. The 416LP chassis has been designed and thoroughly tested to give the best flex properties and at only 94mm wide, chassis scrub is minimized. Unnecessary cutouts were removed to deliver a design with balanced lateral flex and the result is awesome corner speed and stability. With both longitudinal and lateral battery tape slots, the Smokem Racing LP chassis accepts all LiPos, with or without humps, without additional retainers that may induce tweak.
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Associated’s Factory Team have announced that their aluminium metric screws are now available in single size packages. These blue anodised M2 and M2.5 screws come four per package while M3 screws come six per package.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Hudy have released a set of four high-quality, frequently-used micro pliers for RC model car racers. Manufactured from high-quality steel and additionally hardened for increased lifespan, the cutting edges on the side cutters, long nose and combination pliers are precision ground for high sharpness. The snap ring pliers are specially designed and ground to perfectly fit C-clips and access into differential outdrives. All pliers have a return spring for easy operation and slip-free ergonomic handles provide perfect and comfortable grip. The set of the pliers comes in a handy carrying bag, but each tool can also be purchased separately.
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Pro-Line are now offering 17mm wheel adapters for Traxxas Slash, Slash 4×4 and Slash with their Protrac suspension set in both the front and rear. These adapters allow you to convert your Slash to accept today’s popular 1/8th buggy size wheels and tires. Sold in a complete set, they include all the parts necessary to make the conversion.
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Byron Fuels were in touch to tell us that their Race Gen2 Fuel was well represented at the 2010 Winternats in Florida. Team drivers Mike Swauger (Mugen) and Paolo Morganti (Serpent) took first and second places respectively in the 1/8th scale final. Sharing the podium in 3rd place was Italian driver Marco Vanni (Mugen), who was also running Byron Race Gen2, while in fourth was another Byron racer Tony Rice.
Source: Byron Fuels [byronfuels.com]
X-Factory have announced that they will soon release their first complete kit, a giant step forward for the company that will remove the need for a donor car to assemble a X-6 Squared chassis. X-Factory’s distributors and many dealers have already placed orders and the kit should be on its way to fine model shops all over the world early in March. Kit price will be lower than a new B4FT kit + X-6 Squared Conversion, and the Kit contains many hop-up items most drivers would normally buy extra. X-Factory will continue to make and sell the X-6 Squared Conversion Kit for those who prefer to convert a B4.
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