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May 30, 2013

Capricorn big bore shocks & springs

Capricorn have released this new 11mm big bore shock absorber set. Featuring a new treatment on the steel shock rod, there is a range of pistons available with 1 to 6 holes (1.2mm each). Designed for the Lab C02, they also fit the Xray NT1 2013 version with a length from uniball to uniball of 50mm. For the new shocks, Capricorn also have a new line of big bore springs. Made with wire from 1.5mm to 1.8mm diameter and from 5 to 6.5 turns, there are a total of 8 different springs available.

View the big bore springs here

May 29, 2013

Xray RX8 3S linear spring sets

Following the new 3S linear shock springs for the NT1 Xray now also introduce RX8 specific sets. The 3S springs are specially designed for the new shorter low profile shock absorbers and are shorter in length with the rear one now sporting the same dimensions as the front spring. The laser-engraved, selected and matched parts make for more corner entry steering and are available as C=3.5 to 5.5 and C=7.0 to 8.0 variants with the lower numbers marking the softer springs.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 28, 2013

CSO-One Super-EX chassis plate

CSO introduce a new optional chassis plate for the CSO-One touring car kit. The main chassis is cut from 2.2mm carbon fibre material and sports additional machining compared to the kit chassis in order to allow for more torsional flex and quicker steering response while maintaining excellent stability at the same time. The car will also have a wider sweet spot and temperature window.

Click here for a chassis comparison picture

May 28, 2013

Xray NT1 3S linear spring sets

Xray introduce new linear spring sets for the NT1 nitro sedan kit. Called 3S the springs are specially designed for the low profile shocks with the rear ones being 4mm shorter than the previous springs, meaning fronts and rears now sport the same length. They come selected, matched and laser-marked for equal dampening characteristics and easy identification. Beside the standard C=3.5 and C=4.0 springs also harder 4.5, 5.0 and 5.5 variants are available.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 27, 2013

Hipex low noise 4-chamber EFRA homologated pipe

Hipex have released this low noise 4-chamber EFRA homologated pipe for .12 engines, the only pipe able to effectively get down to the 90 dB level. After extensive testing this is the first effective solution for tracks in trouble for excessive noise without sacrificing performance. The noise reduction is equal to 6 dB and together with the INS box the noise goes down even further without loss of performance. This pipe is a standard in Dutch Nationals and has been used with much success with many satisfied racers. Must be used with the dedicated manifold CL120036 that ensures the correct assembly on your 1/10 car.

Source: Hipex [hipex.it]

May 27, 2013

VBC touring car & F1 options

VBC Racing introduce two new option parts for the Wildfire and FF Twelve touring cars as well as the Flash04 formula chassis in the form of hardened lightweight spool outdrives and aluminium spring retainers. Starting with the outdrives, they are designed for the aluminium spool body, come with a hardened surface and are machined to reduce weight and thus rotation mass for a quicker spool up and better acceleration. Also new are aluminium spring retainers for the shocks of the Wildfire, FF Twelve and Flash04 cars. The large diameter securely holds the spring while the grey anodised finish matches the remainder of the car’s parts.

Click here to view the other new parts

May 26, 2013

Awesomatix A700 spur gear damper system

Awesomatix have released a new spur gear damper system for all A700 cars. The new system has damping from the o-rings which softens the reaction from the motor and makes the shaft transmission more similar to belt transmission when the throttle or the brake are applied. Lap times become more consistent and the car is easy to drive. In order to install this system you should increase the two current holes on the spur gear to 5mm. Awesomatix plans to produce its own line of spur gears with these holes in the future.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.eu]

May 24, 2013

Active Hobby ride height & rebound gauge

Active Hobby have released this awesome ride height gauge. Made from aluminium and available in a large range of anodised colours, this rocker style gauge gives you an instant and accurate reading of the car’s ride height between 3-18mm as well as being able to measure rebound. Due to its long reach you are able to take a measurement with the car’s body still on.

View another image of the gauge here