By popular demand Protoform is now making the “PRO-Lite” version of the P909 1:8 On-Road body available to everyone. The success and reputation of this body continues to grow with Mike Swauger winning the ROAR Nationals using the P909 body and Robert Pietsch’s domination of the 2010 1:8 On-Road European Championships in Italy. Made from extremely durable .025″ lexan material it is super light and not recommend for use by novice racers.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Seen during our coverage of the World Championships in Houston, O.S. Speed have released further details on their new line of on road exhaust systems. These new exhausts are fixed to the manifold with a pair of aluminium clamps which prevent the silencer from disconnecting during races. Unlike conventional spring connection, the semicircular clamps enable the adjustment of the pipe to any direction. The pipe itself makes the low to middle range response of the engine more snappy while maintaining top speed power. Available for the .21 (FEMCA & IFMAR legal) and .12 (EFRA & IFMAR legal) engines.
DnM Tech have released these belt guides for use on any GP touring car chassis’. Not sure if there is a need for such a product, but they claim it prevents the belts from expanding and skipping teeth which helps prolong the life of the belt. It can also be used as a belt tensioner and as you can see from the photos it is possible to mount this single product in many different positions and configurations. Available in blue, purple and silver.
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New from Spec-R design is this precision droop gauge set and height adjustable support blocks for 1/10 cars. The droop gauge is made from CNC machined aluminium and features a measuring range from 29.5mm to 33.6mm between the set up board and drive axle. When you select the +0.5mm support blocks, it can provide the odd number data to set up the cars. Measuring from the height of the drive axles ensures that there will be no interference from the plastic parts.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Cube Racing have introduced their line of 1/10 rubber tires. Reference rubber tires are newly developed for high competition carpet & asphalt tracks providing consistence traction. Available loose, they are also available as pre-mounts, perfect for control tire races. Sold in 35R and 40R versions.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Having got the World Exclusive on the new TC6 at the World Championships in Burgdorf back in June, Team Associated have released full details on their new electric touring car chassis. Designed to take full advantage of all the latest technological advances made in 1:10 scale electronics, the TC6 has been optimized to use all of the benefits offered by brushless motor systems and LiPo batteries. The engineers behind the doors of Area 51 have been hard at work developing the TC6 to blend the best qualities of high performance and adjustability without sacrificing durability or ease of maintenance.
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New from T-Works for the Tamiya TRF416 and 415 are these spool drive cups. Made from CNC machined Delrin the drive cups are light weight yet durable, while the covers are made from aluminium for extra strength. Sold in a complete set of 2.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Edam Racing have released a number of new optional parts for their Spirit 1/10th 200mm chassis. First up are these CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminium front bulkheads with gold anodized surface treatment. Designed to provide better steering and overall stiffness at the front part of the car. Also new is this one piece engine mount, also made from gold anodised 7075-T6 aluminium, designed to be lightweight and enhance the car’s overall responsiveness. Edam have also released this upgraded 2-speed gearbox system consisting of q lightweight 1st & 2nd speed housing, with modified 6x10x13mm bearing positioning within the 2nd speed housing for more consistency during gear shifts.
