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September 30, 2009

Capricorn RC Hard Light TC Foam tires

New from Italian company Capricorn RC is the latest addition to their Hard Light range of products, a new range of 1/10th scale foam tires. Featuring Italian foam, the new wheels are 30% stiffer than regular wheels and are also 10% lighter, which is thanks to a completely new plastic material which they have mixed with carbon. The tires are of course available in front and rear versions and come in the usual shore ranges.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

September 29, 2009

Serpent +1mm & -1mm Hex wheel adapters

New for the 733 as well as a whole range of other 200mm and 190mm chassis’, comes these 2 new hex wheel adapters. Made from orange anodised precision machined aluminium, they now come in +1mm and -1mm versions to allow you to easily adjust your car’s offset. They are mounted to the wheel axle by clamping them with the supplied high quality steel allen screws and come sold in a complete set of 4.

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September 29, 2009

Yeah Racing Ride height & Droop gauge

Yeah Racing have released their aluminium ride height & droop gauge for standard RC touring cars. Providing the measurements for the height of the car chassis and the suspension droop the markings are laser etched from 1.0mm – 8.5mm in 0.5mm increments. The measurement for the suspension droop is from 0.5mm -10.0mm, from the chassis height, also in 0.5mm increments. The CNC-machined ride height & droop gauge is lightweight and comes anodised in blue or black.

Source: RC Mart [rcmart.com]

September 27, 2009

Mon-Tech Racing FX3 200mm body shell

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have announced the release of their latest 200mm body shell, the FX3. Made from high quality polycarbonate it is similar in configuration to the Blitz Altis, and features fast steering response and low drag for high top speeds.

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September 25, 2009

HARD Racing TT3 Tire truer

HARD Racing are showing the first details of their TT3, what they are calling the definition of the next generation tire truer, featuring convenience, speed and toughness. The new linear guide system has replaced the traditional tire truer track by using the stainless track rail, which allows you to move the truer easily with one hand. More details on this entry level truer when they are released.

Source: HARD Racing [hard-racing.com]

September 25, 2009

Hudy Star-Box On-Road 1/10 & 1/8 starter box

Hudy have released the Star-Box, a unique starter box designed for 1/10 & 1/8 nitro on-road cars. Claiming to be the world’s lowest, this ultra-compact starter box design is very lightweight, only 575g / 1.27lb (w/o batteries). A uniquely designed support bracket recesses into the starter box to allow the starting wheel to be fully engaged, while adjustable backstops allow you to fit 1/10 and 1/8 on-road cars. The Star-Box has an ultra-cool stylish design and comes fully assembled, ready to use. The long-life drive belt system runs off a powerful 775-type motor (with fan) which is powered by two standard-size 7.2V battery stick packs (not included). The CNC-machined aluminum housing has a high-quality black-coating for extra durability and countersunk housing screws are recessed into the surface to eliminate unwanted protrusions. An integrated switch for comfortable on/off switching is attached to the wiring harness with extra-thick cables and quick-change fast-on connectors meaning no soldering is required. The quick-change starter wheel system was designed to allow for fast & simple replacement of the starter wheel using only 3 screws and finally an integrated composite handle with ergonomic back cover allows for comfortable carrying.

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September 24, 2009

Associated TC5 Factory Team LiPo battery retainer

From Team Associated for the TC5, TC5R, and TC5F, the Factory Team LiPo battery retainer has been CNC machined from 2.5mm woven carbon fibre and attaches to either the 2.5mm standard or 2.0mm ITF chassis using the existing battery post holes with the supplied hardware. Designed for use with LiPo batteries that meet ROAR/EFRA specifications, the retainer positions the battery towards the center of the chassis for improved weight distribution and easier access to socket-style battery connectors. The outer shelf of the retainer is sized to accommodate lead ballast (or similar) for chassis balancing and to bring the car up to the updated minimum weight. With a typical electronics setup, the chassis can be equally balanced left to right while achieving the minimum weight requirement. Additionally, the inboard battery position allows the inner ESC power wire to be inserted and removed with no interference or risk of a short circuit.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

September 24, 2009

Serpent 16T & 25T aluminium pulleys

New from Serpent for their 960 and 966 chassis’, comes 2 new aluminium pulleys. Available in 16T and 25T versions, they have been hard-anodized, engraved with the tooth number and come complete with the grub-screw. These lower friction aluminium pulleys ensure that less dust and dirt will attach to the metal, which keeps the drivetrain smooth.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]