December 11, 2012

ProTek RC aluminium radio case

A Main Hobbies announces the all-new ProTek RC aluminium radio case featuring custom foam inserts for all of the hottest surface and air radios. The radio case’s lightweight, yet rugged aluminium outer shell has two lockable latches to secure your radio when it’s stowed. The brushed, grey aluminium case has black, heavy-duty reinforced corners to ensure that nothing damages your radio while a molded, plastic handle provides a comfortable grip for carrying your radio to and from the pits. Extra space inside the case can be used for storing servos, receivers and miscellaneous equipment.

Source: A Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]


December 10, 2012

PSM S-Workz S350 shock towers

Similar to those released last week, PSM Racing have produced two new shock towers for the S-Workz S350. Made from high quality 4mm carbon fibre there is one new rear one new front shock tower. Both front and rear towers feature additional mounting holes for the top of the shock absorbers and weigh in at only 16.2 grams and 21.5 grams respectively.

Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]


December 10, 2012

Associated B44.2 Factory Team parts

Associated have released some new Factory Team parts for the B44.2 buggy. First up is the new graphite battery strap to take the styling to the next level and complements the looks of the other graphite components. The new straps come with stylish blue aluminum countersunk screws for fastening the straps, but aluminum thumbscrews can also be used. Next up is the new graphite center brace which increases chassis torsional stiffness while adding style. The new graphite A & B hub towers are a great replacement for the standard molded towers and provide additional clearance for Factory Team 12mm Big Bore shocks by moving the turnbuckle away from the shocks. Finally there is the aluminium screw kit which is a great way to shave precious grams while also adding some style. This kit does not contain every screw used in the B44.2, only the screws they believe are good candidates for those areas compatible with aluminium’s strength and material.

View the other new products here


December 7, 2012

Serpent 747 aluminium pullies

Serpent have released these aluminium pullies for their 747. Machined from aluminium and then PTFE hard-coated with a precision tooth profile with pressed on super lightweight anodized side covers with small holes to allow dirt to fall out. They are available for the entire car in 35T, 40T, 21T, 18T, 21T & 20T versions.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


December 6, 2012

PSM Racing RC8.2 shock towers

PSM Racing have released three new shock towers for the Associated RC8.2. Made from high quality 4mm carbon fibre there is one new rear tower and 2 new front towers. The rear & both front towers features additional mounting holes for the top of the shock absorbers and weigh in at only 23.5grams, 14.6grams and 14.6grams respectively, while the special front tower also has multiple mounting holes for using a linkage in place of the top wishbone.

View the other new towers here


December 6, 2012

Shepherd extra-soft floating piston spring

After a lot of testing Team Shepherd have developed the new extra-soft floating piston spring. On some tracks less rebound of the shocks is needed, especially on bumpy tracks. The new springs are much softer than the standard ones and have much more space to move than the soft ones. Used in the Shepherd “Velox Revolutionary Shocks” they provide much less rebound compared to the other ones. Sold in a pair of two they can be used in the Velox V8 as well as the Velox V10 to fine-tune the shock-setup and are available from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


December 5, 2012

Xray NT1 alu lower engine mounts

New from Xray for the NT1, these lower engine mounts are made from tough aluminium alloy, and include factory-pressed locating pins. Lowered by 1.5mm compare to the standard engine mount it lowers the engine position to push the weight as low as possible to lower the CG of the car. Makes the car more stable and makes the car roll less and less traction roll. Must be used with the 2012 NT1 chassis and  30mm aluminium flywheel reverse XCA-flat.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


December 4, 2012

TOP Photon EX V2 blocks & uprights

New for the Photon EX from TOP are these version 2 steering blocks and rear hubs. The steering block is designed with improved ackermann positions, while the rear hub provides added roll center and camber gain adjustments.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]