February 15, 2013

Protoform PFL128 race body

Protoform PFL128 race body

Seen in a teaser image a while back Protoform have now released full details on the all-new PFL128 race body. This body takes styling cues from a “new for 2013” LMP2 racer slated to run in the WEC Championship along with 24h of Le Mans. Air management and body rigidity were the prime considerations when re-designing the front fenders and lengthening the side recesses. The PFL128 meets all EFRA (#31531), IFMAR and ROAR body rule requirements and includes headlamp decals, as per ROAR rules. It is available in three weights of genuine lexan: . 040” (regular weight), .030” (light weight) and .025 Lexan® (PRO-lite weight for expert racers only). Included with the PFL128 is protective outer film, body side-stiffeners (w/hardware) and decal sheet.

View more images of the body here


February 14, 2013

Xceed ZX-21 & ZX-12 DS6 EM engines

Xceed ZX-21 & ZX-12 DS6 EM engines

Xceed have announced two new engines for 2013, the ZX-21 DS6 EM and the ZX-12 DS6 EM, both on-road racing engine. The .21 comes with a new long stroke design to improve even more low and mid range acceleration. The components have been ‘hand modified’ by Edoardo Picco using his extensive experience and reliability and performance has been improved while maintaining good fuel efficiency. The .12 engine has a redesigned ABC set and combustion chamber have been redesigned also improving durability and reliability. The ZX-12 EM delivers great power over the entire rpm range, with very good fuel efficiency, with special attention given to mid range acceleration due to the increased traction from the latest generation of 1/10th touring chassis’.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]


February 12, 2013

Sprint RC Lola 2013 1/8th body

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Sprint RC introduce the new 1/8th Lola 2013 body shell. The EFRA-homologated (#31534) body features a new reinforced front area design, reinforced super stiff side pods and an innovative rear end with very tall side dams. Made from high-quality lexan material the Lola 2013 also sports a super low and narrow cockpit section for better airflow around the engine head.

Source: SRC [sprintrc.it]


February 12, 2013

Panaracer 64dp pinion gears

Panaracer 64dp pinion gears

Panaracer introduce specially designed 64dp pinion gears for the use in electric touring car models. They are CNC-machined from the best possible materials, are a perfect match for the Panaracer spur gears and are available in a range of 22T up to 50T.

Source: Panaracer


February 12, 2013

Matrix on-road body teaser

Matrix on-road body teaser

Italian company Matrix, known for their successful line of foam tires, has released this rendering of what appears to be an 1/8th on-road body shell. No details are known yet other than the body in questions sports the EFRA number 31535 and it should therefore be legal for racing in 2013. We bring you more details as we get them.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]


February 12, 2013

RB big bag & tire holder

RB big bag & tire holder

RB Products introduce two new goods to make your life easier. First up is the RB Big Bag, a storage bag that holds up to 30 pairs of 1/8th buggy tires. Robust and stylish the storage and transportation bag has an internal briefcase and and additional handle. It is also ideal to store other stuff like your RC-Car, charger, power supply, batteries, and more. The second new part is the RB tire holder, a plastic poll that comes in pairs and holds up to four 1/8th buggy tires for easy bundling and storage of your precious wheels.

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February 11, 2013

Montech 1/10th touring car wing

Montech 1/10th touring car wing

Montech Racing from Italy introduce a new touring car wing made from 1.0mm polycarbonate. Designed to give great stability the wing sports two cutting lines for 40x25mm and 40x20mm dimensions and comes including hardware in the form of screws, nuts and conical large diameter washers.

Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]


February 11, 2013

HPI R10 26T alloy belt pulley

HPI R10 26T alloy belt pulley

HPI Racing introduce a new option part for the R10 200mm nitro on-road car in the form of an optional belt pulley. The part is designed to give another tuning option for the drivetrain as it will replace the standard 25T pulley with a slightly larger one, slowing down the front wheels in relation to the rear one in order to fine-tune the car. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium the pulley comes laser-etched for easy identification.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]