November 23, 2010

DnM Tech MRX-5 clutch shoes

DnM Tech MRX-5 clutch shoes

DnM Tech have released this range of clutch shoes for the car of the moment, the Mugen MRX-5. Available in yellow, red and dark red, the yellow is best suited for low traction conditions, the red is a good all round clutch shoe, while the dark red is best suited for high speed European style tracks.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]


November 22, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 lightweight clutch bell

Arrowmax MRX-5 lightweight clutch bell

Arrowmax have released this optional lightweight clutch bell for the Mugen MRX-5. Made from CNC-machined premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, it has been further hard coated for extra durability and long life.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


November 22, 2010

World Racing Car foam tires

World Racing Car foam tires

Italian company World Racing Car have released their own series of pre mounted foam tires. Available for the 1/10th and 1/8th scale, the former are compatible with F1 chassis’ such as as the F104 and F103, while the 1/8th tires work with most available gas on road cars. Available in the usual range of shore hardness’.

View the 1/8th scale tires here


November 21, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 TiNi shock shafts

Arrowmax MRX-5 TiNi shock shafts

The option parts for the Mugen MRX-5 keep coming from Arrowmax with the release of this complete set of shock shafts. These shafts have been coated with titanium nitride for reduced friction and wear for a better performing shock absorber.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


November 19, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 one-piece engine mount V2

Arrowmax MRX-5 one-piece engine mount V2

Following on from the release of their original one-piece engine mount for the MRX-5, Arrowmax have released an update V2 version. Machined from a single piece of aluminum, this new version features two additional mounting points for more secure mounting of the engine to the chassis, with the back plate end of the mount also cosmetically altered.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


November 15, 2010

Xray T3 graphite motor guard

Xray T3 graphite motor guard

New from Xray for their T3, is this CNC-machined graphite motor guard for LiPo chassis that protects the motor endbell from collisions. The set includes mounting hardware, while the high-grade, custom-manufactured carbon graphite is specially produced based on Xray’s own recipe and specifications.

Click here to see the guard mounted


November 15, 2010

Exclusive – Protoform R15B 1/8th on road body

Exclusive - Protoform R15B 1/8th on road body

In preparation for the 2011 IFMAR 1/8th IC On-Road World Championships Protoform had produced an all new open cockpit style race body. The R15B has been tested and refined by some of America’s top racers. Last month it was used by Mike Swauger to TQ at the Ron Paris Memorial Race in Las Vegas. This unique design has shown itself to extremely stable and exhibits great turning ability. This body also conforms to the adjusted 2011 EFRA height rules. It’s available in 3 different weights of lexan, regular, lite-weight and Pro-lite for the expert racer. The R15B has been submitted to ROAR and EFRA for official approval.

View more images of the shell here


November 15, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 brass battery plate

Arrowmax MRX-5 brass battery plate

Arrowmax have released this new battery plate for the Mugen MRX-5, manufactured from heavy brass to bring the cars center of gravity lower. Weighing in at 39.7grams, it is a direct replacement for the original kit version.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]