June 8, 2010

Matrix tires carbon rims

Matrix tires carbon rims

Italian tire company Matrix have announced the introduction of their new line of rims for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale on road. The new rims will feature carbon fiber inside which reduces the weight by around 12% and increases the stability of the plastic even when the temperature is very hot. They have already tested these new rims at the 1/10th Pre Worlds in Houston with good results, have won the 1/10th Euro B championship and have also tested it at the 1/8th Euro B championship in Monaco, where they achieved 2nd place. Matrix have also released a new packaging system made by flow-pack, the same system as used for food. With this new packaging the costumer can stock materials for a long time without losing the quality and performance of the tires and going forward all Matrix tire lines will be sold with this new packaging.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]


June 8, 2010

Xceed World GT tires & rims

Xceed World GT tires & rims

For the growing World GT class Xceed now offers superb Italian racing foam on strong yet light Xceed racing wheels, with a new narrow spoke design. Complying with ROAR and EFRA rules, they are available in carpet or asphalt series, with both types featuring foam in soft, medium and hard for both the front and rear.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]


June 4, 2010

Xray T3R electric touring car

Xray T3R electric touring car

Xray have introduced the all-new T3R, the latest release from their design studios. The T3R represents the latest evolution of the successful Raycer concept, luxury at an affordable price. Based on their top end T3 platform, it utilizes a LiPo & NiMh multi purpose-designed platform, with the unique ray alternative drive-line configuration for perfect weight balance with either type of battery and electronics layout.

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June 4, 2010

Spec-R T3 Suspension arms

Spec-R T3 Suspension arms

New from Spec-R are these suspension arms for the Xray T3 touring car. These new arms are shorter than the original versions by 1mm, which helps ensure better traction and handling. Made from a long lasting hard nylon, they are available for the front and rear of the car along with steering knuckles and rear uprights, which while similar in design to the originals, are made of the same material as the wishbones.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]


June 4, 2010

J-Tech touring car tires & rims

J-Tech touring car tires & rims

After months of testing J-tech have introduced a new line of wheels and tires for 1/10th touring car. A totally new product, the design of the rim helps maintain consistent performance throughout the life of the tire. Available for front and rear, in the usual range of shores, made using high quality Japanese foam.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssshop.it]


June 2, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 chassis weights

Capricorn LAB-C01 chassis weights

More new items for the LAB-C01 from Capricorn with the release of these 15 and 25 gram chassis weights. Made from the same material as their one piece heavy engine mount, they not only add weight to the model in the correct place but they claim that it help the chassis thermal dissipation to help lower the global engine temperature. Available soon.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


June 2, 2010

Xray H1 & H2 quick roll-center holders

Xray H1 & H2 quick roll-center holders

Xray have released yet another way to fine-tune your T3 or T2 based car with these new 4.9mm quick roll center holders. This matched pair of CNC-machined high-grade aluminium holders, marked H1 and H2, are 1mm higher with the same length than L1 & L2 holders, allowing the car to roll more. May be used at either front or rear. Using these in the front makes the car turn easier. Recommended for high-carpet traction tracks because it decreases in corner steering and helps to prevent traction rolling. Using the H roll-center holders in the rear increases corner steering and speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


June 2, 2010

Protoform D-HD Oval race body

Protoform D-HD Oval race body

In an effort to keep in step with what’s running up front on the real 1:1 oval tracks, Protoform is proud to release the all-new D-HD Oval race body. Once again this body is a natural evolution of previous designs and features all the state-of-the-art aero-tweaks that are standard on the Nationwide Series stock cars. The left side now allows even more clearance for the extremely offset batteries that are so popular. The testing has indicated that D-HD body allows your car to turn in as hard as any Protoform body design to date. It’s suited for carpet racing as well as capped tire asphalt racing.

View more images of the new body here