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January 19, 2012

Pro-Line Hole Shot 2.0 & Square Fuzzie

Pro-Line have released a number of new additions to their tire range starting with the 1/8th buggy Hole Shot 2.0. The Hole Shot 2.0 provides more forward traction, increased steering response and is less edgy in the ruts making you faster than ever before. Their mini-pin and square lug technology combine to give your Buggy TQ pace and last through long mains. Also for 1/8th buggy is the Tazer and Blockade are now available pre mounted on V2 white wheels with the Tazer available in M3 and M4, while the Blockade only comes in M4. For 1/10th scale buggy there is the return of the Square Fuzzie. The new Square Fuzzie features countless square micro-pins laid out in a traction inducing grid pattern that will stick to the track like Velcro while the long center bars provide tons of forward bite and improved wear over the Original. These tires are ideal for any indoor/outdoor hard-packed dirt track where bar-type tires are not getting the job done. The new Square Fuzzies will give you the confidence inspiring forward and side bite to propel you to the front.

View the other tires here

January 18, 2012

JConcepts Finnisher body for RB-5

JConcepts have announced that their Finnisher body shell is now available for the Kyosho RB-5 WC. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up where applicable, which helps eliminates large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature and a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body through its V-shaped design. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings which have been specifically designed to fit on the RB-5 buggy.

View more images of the RB-5 Finnisher here

January 18, 2012

Hot Bodies Gridlock tire

Hot Bodies’ new prototype Gridlock tire utilizes design features creating a tire that will be easier to drive while also providing a linear amount of steering gain throughout the steering travel. The Gridlock tire will make the car more stable and easier to drive on track conditions where the dirt is hard packed with some sharp edged bumps. Another condition the Gridlock tire performs great in is where the track might be a little too dusty for the Megabite tire but not loamy enough for the Megagrid tire. Hot Bodies Tires are known for their long life with low tread wear, the Gridlock tire’s tread wear life will be greater than that of the Megabite tire providing the consumer with a tire that performs very well and also has a long life.

View another image of the tire here

January 18, 2012

TLR22 Brass weight system

TLR has released a new rear motor brass weight system for the TLR line of 22 vehicles. The new brass weight system allows racers to add a total of 14 grams of weight, in 7 gram increments, to the top of the transmission. It comes with two 16mm button head screws to secure the two 7 gram brass weights plates and the brass plates are laser etched with the weight of the brass weight and the TLR logo. The added weight to the rear of the vehicle provides more forward traction when exiting a turn. TLR has found that less weight is needed when mounted on top of the transmission compared to mounting the weight between the bulkhead and transmission case. The location of the weights also allows for easy access for quick tuning.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

January 14, 2012

Centro C4.1 & B4.1 brass options

Further brass options from Centro have been released for the C4.1 and B4.1 in the form of a 18 gram brass front suspension brace, 15 gram ackerman plate and 10 gram under bellcrank weight. These new options further increase the tuning options for both chassis’ on all surfaces.

Source: Centro [centro-rc.com]

January 13, 2012

HongNor X3 Sabre titanium turnbuckles

HongNor has released more new optional parts for the X3-Sabre. This set includes 7 titanium turnbuckles including 3x36mm, 4x46mm and 5x35mm and also includes a cross wrench as shown in the photo. This set of titanium turnbuckles can also be purchased separately as option parts for other cars.

Source: HongNor [hongnor-racing.com]

January 12, 2012

Losi 1/10 22T 2wd RTR truck

Losi have introduced their new 1/10 22T 2wd RTR truck. The 22T is ready to run and ready to tear up the track with a 13.5 sensored brushless system. It’s based on the Team Losi Racing 22T Truck Race Kit and comes with a Spektrum DX3E transmitter and SR300 receiver. This truck is equipped with everything you need to race through the neighborhood, bash in your back yard or dominate the track, including an extra high-torque servo that gives the 22T a precise steering response.

View more information here

January 12, 2012

Centro rotating ride height gauges

These new pocket sized Centro rotating ride height gauges are a must have for any racers pit box. Manufactured from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium these small, simple compact designed gauges range from 15-20mm and 20-30mm increasing in 1mm increments by twisting the can counter-clockwise over the cleverly designed internal ball. It’s small design will allow you to measure the ride height of your chassis perfectly every time, anywhere under your chassis. If you are looking for more scope for your gauge and optional 5mm aluminium foot is also available that can be used in conjunction with the gauge.

View the gauge in action here