April 26, 2010

Roche BD5 titanium coated suspension pins

Roche BD5 titanium coated suspension pins

Roche have released these titanium coated suspension pins for the Yokomo BD5. Made from a hard stainless steel material will provide smoother and lower friction to the arm movement. Each pin will also be engraved to let the user easily identify the length of the pin. Available in 3 versions, there is the 42mm front inner hinge pin, the 45mm rear inner hinge pin and the 45mm outer hinge pin. Available in mid May.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


April 26, 2010

Edam Evo-X style 1/10th 200mm shell

Edam Evo X style 1/10th 200mm body shell

Edam have announced the release of this new Mitsubishi Evo X style (really?) 1/10th 200mm body shell. A completely brand new design, it has been created with air flow dynamic formulas, which means it will bring perfect down force to make the car super stable together with fantastic handling.

View another image of the shell here


April 26, 2010

DnM Tech NT1 chassis plate

DnM Tech NT1 chassis plate

DnM Tech have released this new chassis plate for the Xray NT1 2010 version. Made from high quality 3.17mm thick aerospace grade 7075-T6 aluminium, it has been hard coated for longer life. A precise fit to prevent chassis tweak, it comes supplied with DnM high quality chrome screws for the bottom of the chassis.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]


April 21, 2010

CS Factory 1/12th scale pre mounts

CS Factory 1/12th scale pre mounts

CS Factory have introduced their new line of 1/12th scale tires that come supplied pre glued on new Serpent rims which are EFRA and DMC legal. Another advantage of these new pre mounts is that the wheel is super light and stiff thus allowing higher corners speeds. Available in 40, 38 & 36 shore fronts and 36, 32 & X2 rears, they come pre trued to a race ready diameter.

Source: CS [cs-shop.de]


April 20, 2010

Schumacher Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo

Schumacher Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo

Schumacher have announced the updated Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo. It is powered by the 4.5cc Schumacher X28 engine built by Italy’s legendary engine manufacturer, Picco. Now incorporating 8+1 ports and turbo head, this fully race tuned monster produces huge 3.25 horsepower and 40,000 rpm. With the help of the unique Schumacher 3 speed transmission, it can propel the car to an astonishing 80+mph. Power is nothing without control and the new Fusion 28 Turbo now comes with a 2.4GHz digital radio system.

Click here for more images of the car


April 20, 2010

CEFX Evolution for Photon & TRF416

CEFX Evolution for Photon & TRF416

Having brought you the first CAD images of the new CEFX Evolution conversion for the TOP Photon, we have now received the first photos of the final conversion. Designed to improve traction, balance, drivability and ease of maintenance, it will be available as a full conversion set for the Photon, however a lot of the parts work with the Tamiya TRF416 and you can see those parts mounted in the release photos.

Click here to see all the photos


April 20, 2010

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.

Click here to see the brake pulley


April 19, 2010

Kawada M300 rear motor pod brace

New from Kawada for their M300RSX V2 & M300FX, is this rear motor pod brace. Made from aluminium, the new brace connects using 4 points, as opposed to the 2 points on the previous version. This creates a much stiffer assembly and provides better alignment of the rear bearing blocks as well as improved cornering stability.

Click here to see the brace mounted