March 15, 2010

Xray Alu Lightweight locating collar

Xray Alu Lightweight Locating collar

Xray have released this strategically-lightened locating collar made from tough 7076 T6 aluminium, which replaces the composite collar used on the front middle shaft or 2-speed shaft on the NT1. The result is that the rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.

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March 12, 2010

Motonica P81 optional transmission

Motonica P81 optional transmissions

Italian company Motonica have released new optional rear pulleys for their P81 1/8th scale and now offer three types of transmission combination’s for the car. The transmission included in P81 kit consists of the 51T pulley on the rear main shaft and the 22T pulley on the 2-speed axle, which is combined with a 25T pulley on the side a configuration which gives the car more drive to the front wheels. Motonica now offer an optional 50T pulley, sold as a set including 2 aluminium eccenters to adjust the tension of the rear shaft, that helps give more drive to the rear wheels. Further to this, there is also a 48T rear shaft pulley that when combined with a 20T on the 2-speed axle and a 26T pulley on the side, gives a more balanced ratio between the front and rear. This last configuration also results in the need for a shorter gear ratio between pinions and spur gears.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]


March 10, 2010

CSO 733 engine mount

CSO 733 engine mount

New from CSO products is this engine mount for the Serpent 733 1/10th 200mm chassis. Made from hard coated 7075 T6, it comprises of 3 pieces of which the two that mount to the chassis plate also act as a chassis stiffener just as with the standard part.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


March 9, 2010

Speed Passion Cirtix Inspire 2.0 & D-Manager combo

Speed Passion Cirtix Inspire 2.0 & D-Manager combo

Speed Passion have released two new speed controller products, the Cirtix Inspire 2.0 and Cirtix D-Manager combo. Perfect for your brushed motor upgrade to your racing and bashing ride, the Inspire 2.0 performance, smooth throttle feel, and name brand support is just as awesome as the price point and they’ve even included a pocket programming card that makes programming changes a breeze. The Cirtix D-Manager drift combo features a specially designed 4000kv motor that responds smoothly with excellent torque to help you get the best possible performance out of your car, while the special end bell cap keeps the motor connections safe from drift racing contact. The Cirtix D-Manager ESC features a drift specific throttle response that will help keep you sideways with maximum precision and a perfect drifting feel and comes with the pocket programming card included.

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March 8, 2010

CSO 966 titanium drive shafts

CSO 966 titanium drive shafts

CSO Racing have introduced new rear drive shafts for the Serpent 966 and 960 1/8th scale chassis’. Made from aircraft grade titanium for light weight, long durability and high strength they are sold in pairs.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


March 6, 2010

Smokem Racing TRF416 steering brace

Smokem Racing TRF416 steering brace

Smokem Racing has released a carbon fibre steering brace for the TRF416-series touring cars. A common tuning trick on the TRF416 is to remove the factory aluminum steering bridge to increase front end flex for more steering. But in certain cases, this can make the steering too sensitive and decrease stability. Made from 2.25mm carbon fire, the 416 Steering Brace gives you the perfect compromise of more steering but still awesome stability. Similar custom fabricated steering braces have been used by TRF drivers with great success and now Smokem Racing brings this tuning part to all TRF416 racers.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]


March 5, 2010

CSO Evolva M3 clutch pinions

CSO Evolva M3 clutch pinions

CSO Racing have introduced a line of clutch bell pinion gears for the Kyosho Evolva M3 1/8th scale. Made from 7075 T6 hard coated aluminium, they will be available in 15T, 16T, 19T & 20T versions to allow you to fine tune your clutch for all different tracks.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


March 4, 2010

Hideo Kitazawa joins Team Corally Japan

Hideo Kitazawa joins Team Corally Japan

Top Japanese driver Hideo Kitazawa has joined Team Corally Japan. The multiple World Championship finalist and former national champion will compete at this years Japanese Nationals and World Championships with the brand new 12SL 1/12th scale chassis having raced previously with the Hot Bodies chassis.

Source: Corally [corally.com]