June 5, 2013

T.O.P. Photon & Sabre Gamma shock springs

T.O.P. Photon & Sabre Gamma shock springs

New from T.O.P. come optional shock springs for the Photon, Sabre FD and Sabre FD Mini chassis. Testing showed that the current breed of spec tyres call for a softer spring setup in order to receiver a wider suspension tuning window. The new 274gf/mm, 260gf/mm and 248gf/mm springs rates allow for more play with the shock stiffness and can give the driver an advantage depending on the tyres used. The springs come in pairs and are marked for easy identification.

Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]


June 4, 2013

Xray XCA 15T 1st gear pinion

Xray XCA 15T 1st gear pinion

Xray introduce this high-strength 15T 1st gear pinion for the RX8 car. It is made from 7075-T6 aluminium and machined on special gear machines for the ultimate in precision and true running. A fine internal threading allows easy installation on XCA clutch bells and each pinion is etched with the tooth number for easy identification. The new 15T variant rounds up the already existing range of pinions with a smaller version.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


June 4, 2013

Serpent S100 & S120 power pod parts

Serpent S100 & S120 power pod parts

Serpent introduce new option parts for the S100 and S120 pan cars in the form of updated rear bearing blocks and a carbon fibre X-brace. The motor pod parts are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, they come grey anodised and increase the stiffness of the car’s rear end when combined with the carbon fibre X-brace. The parts fit all earlier models of the S120 and S100, and are included in the S120-LTX and S100-LT kits.

Click here to view the other new parts


June 4, 2013

LRP VTEC G32 pre-mounted TC tyres

LRP VTEC G32 pre-mounted TC tyres

LRP introduce their new VTEC G32 asphalt touring car tyre. It marks the next evolution step of the X30 and comes mounted on a redesigned rim that is made from a new shock-resistant material for vibration free and true running. Available in sets of four the pre-glued wheels include LRP’s white insert and are the handout tyres for the 2013 German championships and the outdoor season of the LRP-HPI-Challenge.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


June 3, 2013

Capricorn TE01 optional motor mount & spur holder

Capricorn TE01 optional motor mount & spur holder

Capricorn have released this new optional motor mount & spur holder for their TE01 TC chassis. Changeable with the standard version, it will help increase the traction with more flexibility between the chassis and upper deck. The flexibility can be managed by mounting the connecting support or by using screws in the spur gear mount and connecting support, giving you 3 steps available of varying flex.

View another image of the mount & holder here


June 3, 2013

T.O.P. Photon hanging servo mount

T.O.P. Photon hanging servo mount

New from T.O.P. is this alloy one-piece hanging servo mount for their Photon EX chassis. This new unit helps eliminate uneven chassis flex characteristics while at the same time limiting any servo position displacement and or rotation that may result from multi-piece hanging servo mounting systems.

Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]


June 2, 2013

Capricorn LAB21-7RHT .21 engine

Capricorn LAB21-7RHT .21 engine

Capricorn have released their new .21 engine, the LAB21-7RHT. Made to meet the new EFRA rules that sees qualifying return to 5 minutes, this engine can make the time without the need to a costly fuel stop which can destroy your chances of setting a good time. Made by Novarossi, the engine uses the latest carburetor with the heatsink on the high needle, a new underhead with o-ring with a different combustion chamber drawing, CNC machined convex piston, 14mm balanced treated crankshaft for lower fuel usage and a 7 port ABC liner. Capricorn suggest using the Novarossi 2615 muffler with 6 ring manifold and 8.5mm venturi. The engine also comes with 8mm & 9mm venturi to help you reach 5 minutes on every track.

View images of the engine internals here


May 31, 2013

Shepherd debut new Velox V10 Pro at ENS

Shepherd debut new Velox V10 Pro at ENS

Shepherd are this weekend debuting their new 1:10 nitro touring car at the opening race of the Euro Nitro Series ‘Pilot Series’ in Germany. Featuring 70 percent new parts over its predecessor, Red RC have an exclusive feature on the new Velox V10 Pro as the first of its Chassis Focus reports from the ENS Race at the Hockenheimring.

View more images and details on the new car here.