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May 8, 2009

Moore-speed Type B-C & 09x Body shells

Hot Bodies have announced two new 190mm Moore-speed touring car body shells with the release of the Type B-C and the 09x. The former is designed for aggressive steering and high top speeds, as well as stability in the turns. It features a large front splitter for strong steering characteristics, flared wheel wells for increased tire clearance and a unique rear wing and wing mount for extra strength, straight-line stability and downforce. High door sills and a new-design rear bumper provide protection from impacts and reduce the need for marshals to repair the bodywork. The low-profile bonnet and one-of-a-kind roof channels increase airflow over the rear deck and wing for extra confidence in the turns and increased speeds. The Type 09x features a deep front splitter for aggressive steering and a smooth shape for high speeds and you’ll get great steering and excellent corner speed, the ideal choice for all sizes of tracks if you want a ‘locked in’ feeling on medium-bite surfaces. Moore-speed body shells include clear overspray film and convenient window mask plus a decal sheet featuring unique grilles, headlight and tail light details and both bodies are also available in a Lightweight version for extra speed.

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May 5, 2009

Yeah Racing Aluminium Suspension set

Yeah Racing, who have released a number of new options for the Tamiya F103 chassis have released another rear end suspension solution following up from their floating solution released last month. The new 2mm FRP Suspension set works with the F103RM and adds a very precise pivoting connection between the t-bar and single piece rear motor mount. The system is connected by bearings so the up and down action is now very precise and doesn’t effect the twist of the t-bar. Sold in a set, it includes everything in the picture above.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 2, 2009

Protoform TCC 200mm body shell

Protoform have released what they are calling the TCC, or Today’s Cup Car. This body incorporates all the unique styling cues of the cars raced in the Sprint Cup Series and the comprehensive decal sheet allows you to detail the body to look like any one of the four brands represented in the Cup series. The add-on wing bolts solidly to the molded in struts and is multi-adjustable, while the front splitter aids in downforce and handling ability. The width of the car allows it to be mounted on all the current oval chassis as well as the 200mm gas-sedan type chassis and it comes with clear protective film, decals sheet, window masks and wing mounting hardware.

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April 29, 2009

Xray T2 Closed Ball joint assembly

Xray have released a new closed ball joint assembly for their T2 line of touring cars. Part of the assembly includes new threaded 4.9mm ball ends with a 6mm and 8mm thread for rear and front suspension respectively to replace the ball & screw assembly. These balls are great for use with closed composite ball joints but also work with standard open ball joints. Those new closed composite steering ball-joints fits 5mm pivot balls or ball studs. The closed ball joint prevents dust from getting onto the ball end, allowing the upper camber links to move more freely.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 29, 2009

KM Racing NT1 Radio Tray mounts

New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1 are these aluminium radio tray mounts. Made from high quality 6061 aluminium, these new parts help to increase stiffness in this area and claim to improve the car’s overall stability. Sold in a pair, it includes both the left and right mounts.

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April 28, 2009

Xceed RC Setup board decal

Xceed RC have released this new setup board decal. Very strong and durable, the decal features detailed measurement lines to help set your car’s track width and ensure that the settings on both sides of the car are the same. 320mm x 397mm, it can be applied to most existing boards on the market and will stick to all surfaces like wood, carbon and glass.

Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]

April 24, 2009

Team Titan Blitz Lola R09 Semi-Paint Line

Team Titan have released a semi painted version of their popular Blitz Lola R09 1/8th scale body. Available with a nice flame design on the front of the car in green/blue or yellow/orange, the rear of the body and driver is left clear to allow you express your artistic side, however I’m sure most will end up getting a single colour. The Lola 09 has high rear body mounts, providing lots of rear downforce and they have also added 2 small wings in front of each wheel arch for better steering reaction and downforce. The semi painted versions are only available in 0.9mm thickness.

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April 24, 2009

Xceed Carbon rims & Cleaning gum

Xceed have announced the release of some new products including this new Xceed tires on black carbon rims. The rims have been from a strong nylon material that has been mixed with carbon fibres to make it both light and strong. Around 15% heavier that Xceed’s lightweight rims but are more stable in high temperatures and of course they look cool. Following on from Xceed’s release of their cleaning gum, they have also released smaller pots of the handy cleaning substance which now come in 100 grams.

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