November 5, 2008

Serpent 960 Brass balance weight

Serpent have released this brass counter weight for use on their 960’08 1/8th scale chassis. Weighing in at 50g it is mounted alongside the chassis stiffener to balance the car when using a lightweight LiPo receiver-pack.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


October 28, 2008

Cube Racing Upgrade 12th foam tires

Cube Racing have released a range of 1/12th scale foam tires under the name Upgrade. All Cube foam tires are produced using high quality premium foam ensuring great grip during the race. Available in 35, 40 & 45 shores for the front and 30 & 35 shores for the rear.

Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]


October 2, 2008

Moore-speed 200R Nitro TC bodyshell

Moore-speed 200R Nitro TC body shell

New from the Moore-speed brand is the their first 200mm Nitro touring car body shell. With an ultra-high downforce front splitter you will get awesome front traction, while the windscreen and roof channels air directly over the high downforce rear wing. The wing features three vertical supports to eliminate flex and lost downforce, and the rear end features aerodynamic wing struts extending to the bumper. The front bumper features a dual-level splitter, plus extra aero lines around the headlights for extreme front traction. Along the sides, this 200R is nearly flat for minimal drag, except for a slight door sill recess exactly where the pipe stinger needs to exit the bodyshell. The cabin features the modern forward look with reduced bonnet line and increased boot lid space. Deep structural A-pillars and C-pillars channel air over the boot lid and rear wing and also reduce the frontal area, giving you increased stability and top speed.

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October 1, 2008

Xray NT1 Lightweight Front Middle Shaft

Xray NT1 Lightweight Front Middle Shaft

For serious racers conscious of weight savings, Xray’s new optional front middle shaft is CNC-machined from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel, and has been strategically lightened by 50% compared to the standard front middle shaft. This shaft is highly wear resistant at contact points, helping to increase the lifespan of the shaft bearings and rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


September 29, 2008

Corally F1 Body with High nose

Corally F1 Body with High nose

Corally have released this new F1 body shell for their ‘New Generation F1’ 2wd pan car chassis. Featuring a higher nose, this improves aerodynamics which in turn enhances grip and provides better cornering.

Source: Corally [corally.com]


September 28, 2008

Hot Bodies Factory ride height gauge

Hot Bodies Factory rideheight gauge

Hot Bodies have released this new factory touring car ride height gauge. Made from anodized black aluminium and featuring the HB logo engraved on the side, the gauge can measure from 0.5mm to 10mm, in 0.5mm increments.

Source: Hot Bodies [hpiracing.co.jp]


September 23, 2008

KM Racing Carbon Setup wheels

KM Racing Carbon Setup wheels

KM Racing have been busy lately creating lots of new products and their latest release are these 1/10th scale setup wheels. Made from 2 parts, blue anodized aluminium hubs and 5mm thick carbon fibre wheels, the parts have been CNC machined for precision finish. Sold in a set of 4, the wheels give a precise and measurable indication of your cars geometry and are great for setting your cars tweak.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


September 23, 2008

Xray T2 Lightweight Drive Axle

Xray T2 Lightweight Drive Axle

Xray have released this super lightweight drive axle for the Xray T2, that has CNC-machined from world-renowned, top-secret Hudy Spring Steel. Strategically machined for toughness and light weight without compromising strength, this part reduces rotating weight by up to 35% over the standard outdrive.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]