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February 10, 2017

RCS GT12 Worlds Edition LE chassis skins

To celebrate the inaugural GT12 Worlds being held this weekend at the Centre:MK, Milton Keynes, UK, X-Factory UK in conjunction with RCS Graphic Worx have released a series of limited edition chassis skin sets for three of the most popular GT12 chassis on the market. Available for the Mardave Venom, Schumacher Atom and Zen Racing RXGT12, the skins come pre-cut, including chassis screw holes and each package contains two skins.

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February 9, 2017

Arena lightweight carbon fibre droop blocks

Arena have introduced a set of lightweight carbon fibre droop blocks. The 10mm supports weigh in at 6.7g per set and they are used as chassis supports during droop measuring and adjustment. White Arena logos make for easy identification and the blocks are available now.

Source: Arena [facebook.com]

February 9, 2017

Maxima Mx R6 .21 nitro on-road engine

Following the GT1 3.5cc GT engine, Maxima have introduced the Mx R6 3.5cc on-road engine. The power plant is based on the O.S. Speed R2102 and underwent several modifications to further improve the performance. Tuned for the use with 16 percent nitro fuel the engine also features a DLC-coated and tungsten-weighted crankshaft, a new ceramic main bearing for decreased internal friction and an additional combustion camber insert allows for finer engine tuning when required. On top of this a low centre of gravity cooling head lowers the over CG of the car. The factory selected, modified and tuned engines become available very soon.

Source: Maxima [facebook.com]

February 9, 2017

7075.it T4’17 brass weight range

Italian company 7075.it have introduced a range of optional brass weights for the Xray T4’17 touring car. First up is a battery holder weight that adds to the right hand side layshaft bulkhead. The part is being attached using two head screws and while adding 4.5g of weight it also acts as an inner battery stopper. Next up is the motor mount torsion plate that replaces the standard orange anodised aluminium part with a 6.5g brass piece. It is a direct replacement and allows to add weight in a very central position.

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February 9, 2017

Tesla TS108LP Black Edition HV low-profile servo

Capricorn have introduced the new Tesla TS108LP Black Edition high-voltage low-profile servo. Usable with standard 6V but also high-voltage 7.4V input, the servo utilises a coreless motor, a full metal gear train and an all-black lead. It measures 39.8×20.2×28.7mm, weighs in at 55g and is able of pulling up to 14.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s at 7.4V input.

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February 9, 2017

HRC Racing exhaust pipe with smoke generator

HRC Distribution have introduced the HRC Racing exhaust pipe with smoke generator unit for electric drift cars and monster trucks. Consisting of an LED-equipped exhaust end pipe and a control unit, the system makes for a bit of scale realism for any drift car, monster or short course truck. The LED function and the amount of smoke emitted are controlled via the receiver’s throttle channel and the set includes everything needed, such as smoke fluid, mounting hardware and connection wires.

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February 8, 2017

Contact introduce new GT12 & LMP tyre range

Contact Racing Tyres have introduced a new range of tyres for GT12 and LMP12 classes. The new compounds give more options for varying carpet and additive conditions and they include the T and World Championship winning Team Bomber foam, mounted on stiffer black wheels. Starting with the T foam, it is the most complete in the range. It benefits from performance and lap times equal or better than Q foam, with the added benefit of being easier to drive, less twitchy and easy to attack the track with. It also has much better durability, lower wear rates, close to A foam, and when using the non-oil type additives, keeps grip to the end of the race much better than Contact’s other options, making it a choice on all carpet types.

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February 8, 2017

Maxima Mx GT1 3.5cc on-road GT engine

Coming soon from Maxima is the Mx GT1 3.5cc on-road engine for GT racing classes. Based on the O.S. Speed 21ZX-GT the power plant received several modifications to increase the performance, torque and mileage. The long stroke engine features a 5+3 ports design for increased mid to high RPM power, a silicone-filled, DLC-coated and tungsten-balanced GT-spec crankshaft as well as a low centre of gravity cooling head. The engine utilises a ROAR-legal 2-needle carburettor with 7mm insert and it comes factory selected and tuned.

Source: Maxima [facebook.com]