October 12, 2010

Xray NT1 Downstop Independent aluminium ARB

Xray NT1 aluminium ARB

From Xray, the new aluminium front anti-roll bar for the NT1 allows you to independently adjust the anti-roll bar from the downstop, so that the downstop setting does not influence the performance of the anti-roll bar and vice versa. An added feature of this set is that you can also adjust the wheelbase. The anti-roll bar moves together with the front arm, and wheelbase adjustment shims can be added either in front of the anti-roll bar, to shorten the wheelbase, or behind the arm, to lengthen the wheelbase.

Click here to see the new ARB mounted


October 10, 2010

VIP Performance Corally 10SL motorpod base plate

VIP Performance Corally 10SL motorpod base plate

VIP Performance have released this new tuning motorpod base plate for the Corally 10SL. A direct bolt on replacement, it has been made from T6 aluminium, the material helping to dissipate heat with extra ribbing for better air cooling and a cooler motor means better performance. Expect this design to be made available for other vehicles too.

Source: VIP Performance [vip-rc.com]


October 8, 2010

Tamiya TRF417 photo & specs

Tamiya TRF417 - Photo

Early last month we brought you CAD images of the new Tamiya TRF417, the successor to the double World Champion 416 chassis. Well today we have received the first photo (click to enlarge) of the car along with the definitive features list and the full list of newly designed parts.

View more information here


October 8, 2010

CSO MRX-5 titanium rear dogbones

CSO MRX-5 titanium rear dogbones

With the Mugen MRX-5 only just released some days ago, CSO have already released these new dogbones for the rear of the car. Made from high grade 64 titanium, these shafts are lighter than the kit versions yet remain ultra durable. Sold in a pair.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


October 8, 2010

Capricorn RC 733 one-piece engine mounts

Capricorn RC 733 one-piece engine mounts

Capricorn RC have released these new one-piece engine mounts for the Serpent 733. Designed to dramatically reduce engine temperatures, it helps increase the stiffness of the chassis and testing has so far shown good results. Available in aluminium or in brass for extra weight in an area that matters.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


October 7, 2010

First Images – Capricorn 1/8 Competition racing car

First Images - Capricorn 1/8 Competition racing car

European 200mm Champions Capricorn have sent us the first CAD images of their new 1/8 Competition racing car. The Italian company tell us that the prototype has already been running for some weeks, getting a lot of important testing done. Based on the winning knowledge gained from their 1/10th chassis, Capricorn have developed this model applying the most innovative solution and technologies. A super low centre of gravity aids the handling, while ease of access to all the parts and an intuitive and fast set up system make the car enjoyable to work on. They expect to perform further testing and development in this final part of the year and aim to have the car ready for the start of the 2011 season.

View more images here


October 6, 2010

Serpent S811, S120L & S100 springs

Serpent S811, S120L & S100 springs

Serpent have today released lots and lots of springs. First up for the S811 Cobra are the addition of 7 new hardness of spring for front pink 4.8lbs, blue 5.0lbs, purple 5.2lbs, green 5.4lbs, grey 5.6lbs, yellow 5.8lbs & white 6,0lbs and for the rear pink 2.8lbs, blue 3.0lbs, purple 3.2lbs, green 3.4lbs, grey 3.6lbs & yellow 3.8lbs. Also for the Cobra is a new harder servo saver spring. For the S120L and S100 there is a new  selection of optional side and main springs that will also fit most other linked pancars. The new side springs include 4,5lbs, 5,0lbs, 5,5lbs, 6,0lbs, 6,5lbs & 7,0lbs while the main springs are 12lbs, 14lbs, 16lbs & 18lbs.

View the different type of springs here


October 6, 2010

Yokomo R12 premounted tires

Yokomo R12 premounted tires

New for the World Championship winning R12 1/12th scale chassis, Yokomo have released this range of front and rear pre mounted tires. The R12 uses a proprietary rear wheel which has a different offset to other 1/12th wheels and so requires the use of these rims. The foam supplied is good for both carpet and asphalt and the tires diameter comes pre trued to a moderate size, which is good for beginners but needs to be trued for faster drivers.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]