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January 20, 2010

CRC Pink Pro Cuts, Final Cut & Battle Axe upgrades

More new items from CRC who have introduced their soft long wear pink front Pro Cut 1/12th tires. Pink is 30 shore R4 from Japan. The R4 line of rubber is very durable and long wear with the soft 30 shore providing extremely high grip. This tire is best for low grip carpet and asphalt surfaces. To reduce these and any other tires to the correct diameter CRC have also released the Final Cut tire truer cutting bit. A super hard tungsten carbide cutting bit with sharp, super hard teeth it remains sharp cut after cut. The finish on the foam after truing is absolutely smooth and ready to race. Because it cuts so cleanly and aggressively, the Final Cut truing bit reduces the load on the truer motor by removing material rather than pushing it around. Finally for their Battle Axe oval car, is a left offset motor pod conversion that pushes the motors to the left for better cornering speeds. The parts are available in a couple different conversion “kits” and separately as well. The rear top plate has been ‘tweaked’ to allow easier use of CRC’s new Encore Shocks. Also available is the wide-mount cross plate that allows you to use much shorter body mounts in a more stable wider position.

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January 19, 2010

CRC Maxxcell 5200mAh 1S LiPo pack

CRC have entered the battery market with their new Maxxcell line of LiPo racing batteries. Featuring a low profile terminal design, convenient 4mm bullet tubes (photo shows prototype), low internal resistance (IR), high average discharge voltage and long run time, the Maxxcell LiPo is a proven winner. The 50C peak discharge rates deliver the punch, while a true 5200mAh delivers the run time. The 4mm tubes and bullet connectors closely replicate the solder tabs most every racer has used for years. Wired batteries with connectors are inconvenient and difficult to use as each manufacturer uses different placement, wire lengths and connectors, plus space is tight in most 1:12th road racers, all that wire and connector bulk takes up valuable room. With the bullet connectors, the wiring is much cleaner, efficient and lightweight. The pack is ROAR legal and is built to fall within the rules of IFMAR, EFRA, BRCA and ROAR.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

January 19, 2010

CSO NT1 Lightweight 2-speed shaft

More new stuff from CSO in Hong Kong, this time its this lightweight 2-speed shaft which is suitable for the Xray NT1. A direct replacement for the stock part, it has been made from steel which has been hollowed out for extra weight savings without sacrificing the durability of the part.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

January 19, 2010

Team C INS box

Team C have introduced their new INS box for 1/10th scale touring car. The RC153 is a rather conventional design, will be available only in black and has already been EFRA homologated (INS201001), making it an option to use in your car this season.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

January 18, 2010

Speed Power 3.7V 5500mAh 45C LiPo pack

Speed Power have released this 1 cell 5500mAh racing LiPo battery, perfect for 1/12th scale racing. This hard case 3.7V pack features a discharge rate of 45C, weighs in at 151 grams and comes supplied with a Deans plug connector. EFRA and ROAR approval pending.

Source: Speed Power [speedpowerrc.com]

January 18, 2010

CSO MTX-4 Chassis plate

Adding to their growing list of optional chassis plates, CSO Racing have introduced this new chassis plate for the Mugen MTX-4. The chassis, which has been CNC machined from 3.1mm thick 7075 T6 aluminium, has been further hard coated for increased durability.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

January 14, 2010

Speed Passion Cirtix Slotless sensored BL motors

Speed Passion have introduced their ‘revolutionary’ Cirtix series of 1/10th and 1/8th scale slotless sensored brushless motors. Bridging the gap between the raw power and high efficiency of a slotless motor design, and the zero cogging smooth low end of a sensored system. The best of both worlds is now here for any mod 1/10th offroad or onroad vehicle, or 1/8th buggy and truggy. The Cirtix motor series features all the incredible power and efficiency of a slotless motor design, which means more power, longer run time and less motor heat in any mod 1/10th application, as well as stronger and smoother braking. These efficiency gains no longer have to come at the expense of common sensorless ESC cogging at startup and low speeds, as the Cirtix motors are the first slotless motors compatible with any sensored ESC. When combined with Speed Passion’s newly redesigned sensored 1/8th scale ESC, the Cirtix 1/8th scale motors provide all the brutal horsepower needed in any 1/8th scale application, as well as the accuracy and control of a cog-free sensored system. Both of these new motor lines are built to ROAR legal specs, and approvals are pending at this time.

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January 13, 2010

Schumacher Precision balance pivot set

Schumacher have announced the release of this car balancing jig, which can be used with a pair of scales to accurately measure the corner weights of your Mi4LP car. This is an increasingly important set up tool with LiPo batteries and new lower weight limits and the three point balancing system eliminates any false reading caused by chassis tweak. The Mi4LP chassis all have the correct holes for the mounting of this very accurate and simple system. View an instruction of how it works here (PDF).

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]