June 14, 2011

Xray RX8 graphite centering plate set

Xray RX8 graphite centering plate set

Xray have produced this graphite rear body centering plate set for their RX8 chassis. Tough, strong and lightweight, the rear centering plate for RX8 made from thick, CNC-machined, top-grade graphite and is supplied with the aluminium collars and screws required to mount it.

View the mounted set here


June 14, 2011

CSO LAB-C801 clutch bell pinions

CSOLABPinions

CSO have released these new clutch bell pinion gears for the Capicorn LAB C801 car. Machined from high quality hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, they are available in 19T, 20T, 23T, 24T & 25T.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


June 13, 2011

Capricorn LAB options & clutch parts

Capricorn LAB options & clutch parts

Capricorn have released these Dario Balestri developed dual trackrods for the C-801. They connect the two front suspension brackets for better cornering speed and faster steering response. Also new are these new aluminium clutch bells for Xray RX8, Mugen MRX5, Serpent 966 and LAB C-801. Weighing in at around 3.6 grams, low end torque and top speed are dramatically increased. After much testing, the clutch shoe to use on those bells is their new black carbonium / molibdenum compound which ensures outstanding grip performances and a longer lifetime. Other new clutch parts include a lightweight hard coated aluminium flywheel nut, which helps reduce the weight of the moving parts. There is also new yellow extra hard front shock springs, a new tyre glue called 140% tires glue and a new aluminium setup system for 1/10th scale which comes supplied in a handy carry case.

View the other parts here


June 11, 2011

Exotek T3’11 adjustable carbon fibre LiPo brackets

Exotek T3'11 adjustable carbon fibre LiPo brackets

New from Exotek for the Xray T3’11 are these heavy duty yet lightweight adjustable carbon fibre LiPo brackets for the Xray T3’11 chassis. The sliding brackets makes for better battery positioning and more secure mounting preventing sudden weight shifts that can unbalance your car. Also includes adjustable center rail (must drill extra hole in stock Xray chassis), which is a direct fit for the Exotek chassis.

View the mounted brackets here


June 10, 2011

Xray lightweight XCA flywheel

Xray lightweight XCA flywheel

Xray have introduced this optional lightweight XCA flywheel made from tough 7075 T6 hard coated aluminum. Strategically lightened compared to the standard flywheel, it reduces rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


June 10, 2011

Novarossi N21-5T basic sport engine

Novarossi N21-5T basic sport engine

When Novarossi launched their Basic Sport Competition engine line back in 2009, demand exceeded expectation and so as a result, the N21-5T has received an update. The N21-5T comes with a new crankcase with a new internal porting design for a more optimized flow. There are also external changes to the crankcase, such as a different pattern of cooling ribs along the crankcase.

View more images of the engine here


June 10, 2011

Shepherd 1/10th Pan Car tires

Shepherd 1/10th Pan Car tyres

After a lot of testing and development Shepherd are happy to announce the release of their new line of 1/10th Pan Car tires. The new black rims designed by experienced pan-car racer Josh Cyrul and the best rubber available ensure optimized performance. A wide variety of different shores will help you to find the best setup up for the current track conditions. To help recognize the compound the new tires have color codes for easy identification.

View the new front tires here


June 9, 2011

Xray RX8 carbon chassis inserts

Xray RX8 carbon chassis inserts

New from Xray for their RX8 chassis are these carbon chassis inserts. Adding additional stiffness to the chassis in both the front or rear, they are made from thick CNC-machined premium-grade graphite. Unlike the brass versions released early last month, these wont add any weight so you can adjust flex without changing the chassis balance.

View the inserts here