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December 17, 2007

GRP Engine Line-up

GRP were in touch to let us know about their new GRP engine line, born from an innovative and well-advanced industrial project with the direct technical direction of Mario Rossi. GRP have established a technological and futuristic research centre, which has allowed the production of their very first projects such as the Ninja, Falcon and Boss motors, and that in the future will allow constant product development. All engines designs in the range have been studied with the most up-date and advanced mechanical simulation software to reproduce the normal working conditions of the engines and to check all components and materials for deformations at high temperature.

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December 15, 2007

Pro Line HoBao Hyper 8.5 Crowd Pleazer

Pro Line have introduced some new items this month starting with the release of the Crowd Pleazer 2 for the HoBao Hyper 8 / 8.5. The Crowd Pleazer 2.0 is certain to provide racers with the groundb reaking design cues they demand in a body and incorporates ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in high performance race technology. Also new from Pro Line is the announcement that the Bow Tie pattern is now available in their range of Low Profile Race (LPR) truggy tire range.

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December 11, 2007

RT Speed 2.5 clutch system

Reckward Tuning have announced the release of 2 new products starting with this 32mm Speed 2.5 aluminium clutch system. Designed using experience that has won 4 German National titles, Reckward Tuning have supplied there race proven clutch with new aluminium clutch shoes that have been optimised for use in the HoBao Hyper 8.5. Also new from RT is a 38mm clutch that features carbon clutch shoes, making it a perfect choice for use in any ready to run gas car.

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December 11, 2007

Much More brushed Motor series

Much More have announced the release of new range of dyno tested brushed motors for various budgets and applications. Providing high RPM and torque, this new range of motors are the perfect choice for 1/10th scale on and off road racers as well as 1/12th scale circuit racers. Available in a range of different winds, the motors all feature stand up brushes, capacitors and the Kali and Eavan series sport dual ball bearings. Other features include colour coded brush heat sinks, while the motor’s high torque amature design creates a more intense magnetic field for quicker spool-up. The Kali Modified motor is available in 10T double, 11T double and 13T double, the Eavan is a 19T motor while the Farrel is 23T.

Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]

December 11, 2007

Associated Smoothy Muffler & Skid Plate

Associated Smoothy Muffler

Team Associated have released 2 new products under their Factory Team brand, the first being for the GT2 FT and GT2 RTR and the other being for the RC8. Designed for the GT2, the new black Factory Team Smoothy Muffler’s extra long design provides better top end performance and smoother power delivery for the most drivable 1/10 scale off-road power band. A black rear exhaust manifold is also available. New for the RC8 is a Factory Team Skid Plate, that protects the chassis of your RC8FT and RC8RS RTR from scratches and scuffs.

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December 10, 2007

All Mod clutch tool

MID in Germany have announced the release of the All Mod clutch tool, that we showed in pre production form 2 weeks ago. Designed to work with the Speed 2.5 buggy clutch and Speed 2.5/28 truggy clutch, the tool helps the user mount the shoes by making it simple to pop the shoe springs into place. This is done by putting the shoe onto the flywheel pin, place the tool over the end of the crankshaft and turning it anti-clockwise, while pushing, to remove them again just do the same but pull.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]

December 6, 2007

Associated RC8 Braces & Factory pipes

Associated RC8 Braces & Factory team pipes

Team Associated have released a number of new parts for gas off road racers, including new exhaust systems and parts for the RC8. First up is the Factory Team 1/8 scale muffler, which features a 3-chamber design that provides a great combination between bottom end punch and top end performance and is available in both polished and non stick, easy to clean, black. Associated also offer a new off road manifold which is available only in non stick black. For the company’s RC8 buggy, there is a front and rear chassis brace that helps increase chassis stiffness, a great tuning option for high grip conditions where you want to reduce chassis flex. Includes nylon locking insert for added security.

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December 5, 2007

New Era Firestorm Big block conversion

If you have ever wanted to put big block power into your 1/10th scale HPI Firestorm truck, then New Era will help you do that with their newly release big block conversion. The kit which includes a billet aluminium forward engine mount, a billet aluminium rear engine mount and a steel throttle return spring makes installing .21 or larger sized engine very easy. It even fits bigger motors with the car shown in the pictures fitted with a pull start Ofna .28 engine.

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