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April 3, 2010

HMS Group C P-Type Pro 10 body shell

SF Modellsport have introduced the next generation of Pro 10 body shell, the HMS Group C P-Type. The P-Type was especially developed for modern Pro 10’s with brushless motors. A flush and gently forward pulled driver’s cabin enables an ideal flow of air to the rear wing, while the long front end generates optimal downforce at the front axle. Small edges over the rear wheel arches connected to the large end plates of the rear wing give a very stable handling. Available in May, the shell is made from 1mm thick lexan and comes with a protective overspray film.

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April 3, 2010

Capricorn LAB-E01 .12 engine

Capricorn RC have sent us some information on their new Novarossi based LAB-E01 .12 engine. Following the good performance by team driver Chris Tosolini at the Worlds warmup, where he TQ’d the event using this engine, the Italian company has pushed ahead to make this new motor available shortly. It will feature a new innovative under head design and this standard version will be followed up by a hard tuned version for maximum performance.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

March 30, 2010

New Orcan 1/10th scale tires

SMI Motorsport will offer its Orcan tires for the 1/10 scale nitro on road class with a new rim. In comparison to the old wheel the new rim differs not only visually by a so-called Dish design but more than that with an optimised performance. The closed Dish design offers better aerodynamics and together with the lightweight version, a noticeably better turn-in, apart from the weight advantage. The new rims have been tested by the experienced SMI/Orcan team led by European Champion Dirk Wischnewski. “The driveability at the same shore level has raised generally and specially in fast corners”, says Xray factory driver Wischnewski. SMI offers the new Orcan tyres which come in handy and waste reducing, re sealable bags, in ‘super soft’ and ‘soft’ for front wheels and ‘soft’ and ‘medium’ for rear wheels.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsprt.de]

March 29, 2010

Xray Premium-quality ceramic balls

Xray have released a set of 12 premium-quality ceramic balls made from extra-hard Si3N4 silicone nitride ceramic. Available in 2.4mm and 3.175mm they significantly improve differential lifespan while reducing friction and vibration. High-speed ceramic diff balls have very high durability, when properly lubricated, due to reduced slip and heat and with ceramic being approximately 60% lighter than steel, ceramic diff balls have a significantly lower rotating mass.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 26, 2010

Fastom Peugeot 908 body shell

Fastom, owner of Motonica, Xtyres and Vox brands, have released a new body shell for 1/8th scale on road competition cars. Based on the Peugeot 908 (EFRA 31516), this body shell, developed in collaboration with young Italian driver Nicola Marrone, was presented for the first time last week at Locorotondo Warm Up ending up second thanks to Dario Balestri’s Motonica.

Source: Fastom [motonica.com]

March 26, 2010

DNM Tech High performance clutch

DNM Tech have released their new high performance clutch, the result of 4 months of development and which has been under test by club and national level racers. The clutch offers fast acceleration due to its reduction of rotating mass and on top of that, the clutch is affordable for all racers and can be purchased in maximum performance or more economical package (aluminum bell / steel bell). The lightweight design, offers a 60-70% reduction in weight compared with some original clutch set. The set includes everything you need, with the exception of pinion gears, and is available for the Xray NT1 and Kyosho V-One series.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]

March 24, 2010

T.O.P. Photon LiPo chassis conversion

T.O.P. Racing have released an optional LiPo chassis conversion set for the Photon. The new chassis plate is available in 3 versions, standard, stiff & super stiff and has eliminated the motor recess area and Sub-C battery slots meaning its stronger and the chassis flex has also been optimised. The new plate also allows the flipping of the front and rear belts to allow the placement of the electronics more towards the battery side, so the car could be balanced with a total weight as low as 1,350g. A new aluminium battery mounting, positioning and balancing system allows for 2 LiPo mounting positions for the center guide and the aluminum alloy outer guides and allows for independent fine adjustments of left/right & front/rear positions to optimize weight balancing and at the same time allows for a snug fit of any popular LiPo battery with simple alloy spacers.

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March 24, 2010

KM Racing AWD bearing sets

New from KM Racing are these bearing sets for use in AWD Mini-Z chassis’. Available in steel oiled and ceramic versions you can can get both types in sets of 4pcs, 10pcs as well as a complete set.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]