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June 17, 2009

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC, D4 & D8 Options

Hot Bodies have release a whole load of new products for their main line of competition chassis’ but we will start with the Cyclone TC. Now you can adapt your Cyclone and Cyclone TC chassis to LiPo power with this LiPo battery upper deck conversion set, which comes complete with upper deck, aluminium block and all the necessary hardware you will need to get up and running. New rear 0º degree hubs have been machined from billet aluminium and anodized purple for added durability and custom looks. Some new aluminum front spindles are more than just aesthetic, but also stronger and more precise on the track. Finally for the TC are the DCJ drive shafts, that maintain better corner speed while drastically reducing wheel chatter. The DCJ or (Double Cardan joint) shaft breaks the single pivot point into two pivot points resulting in less drag and shallower shaft angles during sharp turning. For the Cyclone D4 and D4 WCE come an aluminium centre cup joint set that helps you loose weight where it counts the most, in the drivetrain. Less rotating mass equals quicker acceleration response and higher top speeds. The buggy also gets a complete set of both front and rear steel universal drive shafts. For the World Champion D8 buggy there are new universal drive shafts made from Japanese steel. Tougher than stock, they are easily identifiable as WCE with a light silver coating and come in 92mm length instead of stock 91mm, which gives a little bit of extra length to prevent pop outs and give an extra bit of down travel. The centre drive shafts also get the Japanese steel treatment.

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June 17, 2009

JConcepts Dare SC10 body

JConcepts dares to be different with the latest introduction for the SC10, the Dare body. The Dare is specifically designed for one of the hottest trucks in R/C, the Team Associated SC10 and starting with the visor and grill mock lights this truck looks great. The cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus and in addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to eliminate troublesome tire rubbing issues. Made from clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with a protective film, it is supplied with window masks and a detailed decal sheet.

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June 16, 2009

JConcepts Orange compound Bar Codes

Introduced back in February, JConcepts have now released Orange compound versions of their Bar Code design off road tires. Like the name suggests the alternating bar design provides uncompromising support for blue and black groove conditions. Designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Bar Codes in new condition excel on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed. Available for 2wd and 4wd buggies as well as 1/10th scale trucks.

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June 16, 2009

Pro-Line Holeshot VTR 4.0″ Truggy tires

Pro-Line have added the Holeshot to their range of VTR 4.0″ 1/8th scale truggy tires. The Hole Shot tread is the 2009 The Dirt Nitro Challenge Champion in truggy and has also been used to capture numerous regional and national events over the past decade. Featuring a small pin design for the ultimate in responsiveness, it uses a square lug throughout and is great on blue groove to wet, hard packed surfaces. Available in XTR, M2, and M3 compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

June 15, 2009

Fastrax RC ‘Pro Race’ Inline Pipe set

Fastrax RC have released 2 new versions of their ‘Pro Race’ EFRA 2062 Inline Pipe Set. Available in chrome or hard coated (above), these pipes work great with .21 and .28 engines, and the set provides superb fuel economy and excellent all round low and top end power. Sold with smooth flow manifold, the set includes mounting wire, mounting springs and rubber seals.

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June 15, 2009

PSM Racing CLX shock mounts

PSM Racing have released these new shock mounts for the GS Racing CLX chassis. Made from high grade aluminium and anodised blue, this set of 4 mounts, are super lightweight and very strong and are a direct replacement for the standard kit versions.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

June 12, 2009

Schumacher CAT SX Rear Shock conversion

New for the CAT SX, Schumacher have released this optional shock layout modification. Developed by the Schumacher design engineers together with their race team, it has benefits for varying types of tracks, however is especially good on very bumpy ones and those with low traction. The set comes with all the parts required to reverse the shock position to mount on the rear of the wishbone and reduce the wheelbase by 6mm. This enables greater rear weight bias, a more angled rear driveshaft and a more rearward wing position. All these things give the car more rear traction, however at the expense of high speed steering on most surfaces. The new 4mm thick carbon fibre camber link bracket included in the pack also allows for multiple link length’s due to its alternate hole positions.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 11, 2009

K-Factory Team Magic B8 Chassis stiffener

New from K-Factory for the Team Magic B8 chassis, is this aluminium centre chassis stiffener. Made from lightweight 7075 aluminium, the part has been machined hollow for extra weight less, yet retains its tensile strength. The part is mounted to the centre of the chassis plate around the centre differential and easily allows you to stiffen the overall chassis to suit different track conditions.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]