Kyosho has released two new sets of aluminium rear hub carriers, suitable for the MP9 and also the RB5, ZX-5 FS and RT5. The new aluminum rear hubs increase the rigidity of this area helping prevent any power loss. For a wider scope for different setting options each hub is supplied with four upper arm mount positions.
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Xray presents the all-new 808E – the electric powered version of the ultra-successful 808. Designed for professional racers, the 808E features ultra-high performance parts, finest quality materials, unmatched precision in manufacturing and backed up with legendary Xray support and service. The 808E is a professional race car delivered in a kit version to allow you your own choice of electronics. Supported by Xray dedication, passion and heritage of performance, the 808E is ready to take you to the winning circle.
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Schumacher have released full information on the new Cougar SV competition 2WD Off Roader. Shown to us here at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany the Cougar SV features a mid-motor position, ultra compact design, perfect centre line balance and revolutionary constant radius steering system. Due to the late arrival of their show products to the fair hall, we were only shown the stick pack version, while there is a saddle pack version also available.
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O’Donnell have introduced the Z01B-SG Team 1/8 scale nitro 4WD buggy. Featuring a stronger, lighter 7075-T6 machined chassis plate with improved weight distribution, the rear arms, hub carriers and front & rear shock towers all feature improved geometry. Other updates include stronger CVA axles with large, 3mm cross pin, new, stronger, front top carbon fiber deck, new center carbon-fiber top deck, new carbon-fiber radio tray and improved, stronger diff cases.
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Due to be announced tomorrow at the Nuremberg toy fair, the Venom SCX was designed for the popular 2WD short course racing class modeled after the fullscale Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series racing trucks. Designed from the ground up, the SCX represents the latest in race truck design plus a new feature unique to the Venom SCX MORdrive system. Now you can adjust the center of gravity on the fly in the pits by changing the rear transmission position from mid-motor to rear motor. The MORdrive system allows you to fine tune the weight balance and tailor the SCX to the track conditions to take the competition by surprise.
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With the Toy Fair in Germany taking place this week in Nuremburg Germany, Novarossi has sent us a preview of two of their new engines. These Team versions of their buggy engines, the Plus 4 and Toro Nero, will feature a ceramic rear ball bearing, a lighter and lower cooling head and what the company is calling Compact Combustion technology. We will find out more details when they show them on Thursday.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]
Reckward Tuning have introduced their, new for 2010, ball-bearing sets for different cars like the Mugen Seiki MBX-6, Kyosho MP9, Associated RC8, Losi 8ight, Xray XB808, Hong Nor X2, LRP S8BX as well as the Hyper 9 series. These ball-bearing sets are available with a black seal and use a special grease and are a low cost offering for everyone who wish to replace their standard ball-bearings.
Source: Reckward Tuning [rmv-deutschland.de]
New from SMP Racing parts in Switzerland are more CVD drive shafts, this time for off road chassis’. Available Losi 8ight 2.0, Mugen MBX-6 and Xray XB808 they are made from high quality Swiss made spring steel, they have been weight optimized and due to the way they have been machined, allow for a larger steering angle. The parts are made to the highest level of quality and are more durable than the standard items.
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