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August 25, 2011

Team Durango DNX408 option parts

Team Durango have released some new option parts for the DNX408 to tune performance and make your ‘408 stand out from the crowd. First up are these aluminium turnbuckles which offer lower weight when compared to the standard steel part. Anodized gold they also add style to your model, when fitted they offer a massive 62% weight saving over the original components. Available in several lengths. Next up is this fuel tank lid puller set that is designed to improve access to the fuel tank during a pit stop. This part fits to the lid on your fuel tank and allows quick and easy opening ensuring quick and trouble free pit stops. It contains 4 pullers plus the screws required to mount them. Team Durango clutch springs are now available in different thicknesses (0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm & 1.0mm) allowing you to tune your clutch. The vented shock cap allows air to move in and out of the area above the shock diaphragm offering more consistent damping, especially on rough terrain. Aluminium pivot balls offer lower weight when compared to the standard steel part giving a 60% weight saving over the original. Finally these aluminium suspension arm bushings once again offer weight savings of 69% when compared to the standard steel parts.

View all the new option parts here

August 24, 2011

Team C Racing T8T truggy

Team C Racing have released some information on their new T8T 1/8th scale truggy which is expected to be released in September this year. Your standard affair, it will come with aluminium T6 7075 main chassis and shock towers as well as 16mm big bore shocks. We can expect full details when closer to its release date.

View another image of the car here

August 24, 2011

Akula Racing Speartooth 22 conversion

Akula Racing have announced their first major performance upgrade kit, the Speartooth 22. Seen at the Worlds in Finland, it is designed for the TLR 22 1/10th off road car and features a CNC machined 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis, 3.0mm carbon fibre side plates and 2.0mm carbon fibre battery strap which replace the standard aluminium chassis, plastic side guards and velcro straps. Compatible with both mid and rear motor layouts it is 5mm shorter than the standard car and provides more flex than the standard chassis widening the setup window, increasing rear traction and producing more mid corner speed.

View more information and images here

August 24, 2011

Tekno RC Baja 5B universal shafts

Designed by Tekno RC and tested in Southern California this is the first true universal driveshaft system available for the beast that is the Baja 5B. CNC machined out of high grade steel, then hardened and black oxidized for improved durability and wear they are completely rebuildable with replacement parts sold separately.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

August 23, 2011

Xray 808 driveshaft boots

Xray have released some simple pre cut shrink wrap for the central CVD on their 808 buggy. Place it over the collar and heat it for a neat way to help prevent the drive shaft pin from moving. The pack contains ten pieces.

View the pack contents here

August 21, 2011

Castle Creations service advisory

Following first issues with their HV120 line of flight controllers, Castle Creations now issued another, extended, service advisory that applies to other HV controllers, such as the Mamba XL, too. According to Castle Creations a component used in the controllers features different specifications and these tolerances may lead to failure of the affected controllers.

Click here to read the full service advisory

August 19, 2011

Team Durango shock & diff oils

Team Durango are pleased to introduce their range of pro-level silicone-based shock absorber and differential oils. Available in sets, or individually, each oil has been tested and approved for optimum performance over a wide range of temperatures and track conditions. Ideal for the use with 1/10 and 1/8 off-road buggies and trucks. The shock oils range from 200 cst up to 700 cst with the differential oils ranging from 1000 cst up to 20000 cst. Both lines are also available in handy sets of 11 and 10 bottles.

Click here to view the differential oil set

August 18, 2011

Team Orion Vortex R10 Race controller

Team Orion got in touch to tell us about their latest addition to the R10 line of 1/10 scale speed controllers. Based on the the 4-times US National Champion R10 Pro the Swiss company introduces the R10 Race 2-3S Club Racing speed controller. The speedo, that is ideal for the zero degrees fixied timing class, features the same aluminium case as the Pro offerings, the Race offers the possibility to use LiPo batteries up to 3S with a 10.5T motor limit, 5.75V/3A linear mode BEC and on-board programming of various parameters like drive mode, punch, brake and low-voltage adjustments via the on/off switch. Using the optional DSB-R programming box gives additional access to boost and turbo programmes. The new speedo also sports a special capacitor board that allows the neat and secure positioning of the capacitors that are housed in a small plastic casing. You can now also download the 2011 US Nationals winning setups used by Jared Tebo, Dustin Evans and Dakotah Phend by clicking here.

Click here to view the specifications and another picture