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June 25, 2008

Xray XB808 Center Diff Spur gears

Xray have released these large bevel gears for the centre differential on the XB808. Machined from special Hudy steel material that has been specially developed for gear-type products, the gears have been additionally hardened and precision ground to fit the tightest tolerance requirements, for a perfect fit with the diff out drives. The gears are individually machined on a precision German gear machine and every gear is individually tested, inspected, and run in. The diff gears are then laser engraved for easy and instant recognition and a special heat treatment makes the gear very hard and strong, not only on the surface but also in the core, thus giving the gear an extraordinarily long lifespan with very low wear compared to standard gears.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 25, 2008

X-Factory X-5 CNC Machined Pulleys

X-Factory have announced that beginning immediately all X–5 Squared conversion kits will contain CNC machined pulleys as standard. These great new pulleys are individually machined from Delrin on a CNC mill and so they have perfect teeth and are perfectly round. All X–5 Squared kits now contain one CNC machined drive pulley and two CNC machined differential pulleys. The new pulleys are from the same supplier as the company’s former D.D.P. machined pulleys and are the same top quality, but X Factory has purchased in quantity to obtain far better pricing, so what was formerly an expensive option is now standard equipment in all kits.

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June 24, 2008

Team Magic Bevel Gear set

Team Magic have released new, deepened 43T & 13T spiral gears, which are used with the front and rear differentials on the M8 & M1B. Machined on a precision gear machine, every gear is also individually tested and inspected to meet the tightest tolerance requirements. The pitch angle of the gears has moved to 15 degrees to improve power delivery and reduce friction and the new gears also go through a new hardening process to make sure their more reliable than previous versions.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]

June 24, 2008

Adrien Bertin wins 2008 Kyosho Masters

Our site sponsors Team Orion were delighted to inform us that Adrien Bertin has brought them yet another victory, this time at the 2008 Kyosho Masters, held in France last weekend. From 5th on the grid, Adrien went to 4th at the start and methodically moved through the field, taking advantage of his Team Orion CRF .21 powered Kyosho 777, which was also equipped with the new AKA tires for this event. After 15 minutes it was shaping up to be a three horse race between Daniel Reckward, Julien Lattanzio and Adrien Bertin and for 15 more minutes these three swapped the lead several times, never more than 8 seconds apart on the 35 second a lap track. With 10 minutes to go it was down to Reckward and Bertin, swapping the lead on pit stops as well as on the track. With two minutes to go the pair were nose to tail around the track and going onto the final lap, Adrien made the final pass for the lead at the end of the straight and he held on through bumpy conditions to take the win. Along with the performance of his Team Orion CRF Engine, Adrien was able to run on this multi-surface blue-groove track with the same set of tires in the last round of qualifying and also for the entire 45 minutes main event.

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June 23, 2008

LRP VTEC Kamikaze Buggy tires

After a long testing and development period, LRP have announced the release of their all new VTEC Kamikaze tire line. Specially developed for off road racing, the Kamikaze sets new benchmarks in terms of life, wear and grip in today’s off road racing. The LRP R&D team, in close cooperation with their team drivers, have developed a special compound that provides the highest grip and longest lifespan for any racing application and will be offered in a soft compound for highest performance during qualifying, as well as a medium compound for finals. Also available as pre-mounts, that use LRP’s special gluing system to provide the highest durability, they come with a special moulded insert which reduces tire wear to a minimum. In addition, the all new Kamikaze tire features revolutionary venting holes to aid performance through optimum air circulation, avoiding pressure in the tire ensuring the insert works at even the highest rpm. To easily distinguish between the different compounds the hardness of the tire is embedded in the side wall.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

June 22, 2008

Micro RC B44 & BJ4 body and wing

Russian company Micro RC (MRC) have announced the release of another new prototype body shell and wing, this time for the Team Associated B44 and JConcepts BJ4 electric buggy. Designed to allow brushless speed controllers with cooling fans to comfortably fit under, the body’s front window and rear V-wing help the car remain stable on long jumps. Made from ultra thin and lightweight 0.5mm thick lexan, more details on the release date when we know more.

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June 20, 2008

HoBao Hyper 28 Engine

Hobao Racing have released a new engine into their line up with the introduction of the Hyper 28. Designed primarily for the rigours of 1/8th truggy & trucks, this new engine is an upgrade on the Macstar 28 and features a new revised 3-port piston and liner for improved low end torque, something that most drivers desire when powering heavier and larger vehicles. In addition there is a new larger heat sink head, head button, crankcase and shaft. Available with or without pull start the Hyper 28 is a cost effective choice for your monster truck or truggy.

Source: Hobao [hobao-racing.com]

June 20, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu Steering Blocks

Xray have announced the release of these new steering blocks for the XB808, which have been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, and then hard coated for extra durability and long life. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. Smart Xray engineering includes use of composite bushings to secure ball-bearings in both sides of the steering block, allowing perfect fitting and smooth operation to ultimately impart much higher lifetime compared to bearings installed directly into aluminium steering blocks.

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