May 18, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 hollow middle shaft

Arrowmax RX8 hollow middle shaft

Arrowmax have released this new front middle shaft for the Xray RX8. Machined from high quality spring steel, this hollow shaft claims to be lighter and more durable than the kit shaft.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


May 17, 2011

Exotek F104 bolt-in type servo mounts

Exotek F104 bolt-in type servo mounts

Exotek have produced these F104 bolt-in type servo mounts. Six months of track testing have proven that these mounts are the real deal for your F104 or EXO104. Quick position changes or servo removal are achieved via 4 cupped set screws that grab the servo on both sides like a vise without tweaking the chassis or damaging the servo. It works with standard servos or lay down servos, with the latter having the option of quick Ackerman changes.

View more images of the mount in place here


May 17, 2011

Moore-Speed TC competition springs

Moore-Speed TC competition springs

New from Moore-Speed RC are these TC competition springs.They come in matched pairs to provide ultimate traction in all conditions. Available in soft, medium, hard and extra hard. Already a proven winner at the TITC earlier this year where Andy Moore used the medium and hard versions on his Hot Bodies TCX to take TQ and win all three A Mains. They were also used by Moore-Speed team driver Ayrton Anderson to help him win round 1 of the BRCA Touring car nationals held at West London Raceway this past weekend.

Source: Moore-Speed [moorespeedrc.com]


May 17, 2011

Xray RX8 lightweight solid axle set

Xray RX8 lightweight solid axle set

This rear solid axle set for the RX8 from Xray includes a lightweight axle shaft, pulley, and hardware. The axle body is manufactured from Hudy Spring Steel and has been strategically machined to make it 25% lighter than the standard rear solid axle shaft. It has been specially hand-ground for maximum precision and smooth operation and additionally heat treated and black coated to ensure long life and maximum performance. The 48T rear composite lightweight axle pulley comes supplied.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 17, 2011

Serpent 966 lower shock mount & rear geometry set

Serpent 966 lower shock mount & rear geometry set

From Serpent for the 966 is this carbon fibre extension set for the lower rear shock absorber mount. It moves the lower shock mount more to the outside requiring a longer lower ball-joint which is included. Serpent have also introduced a new rear upper suspension set giving the 966 a new rear end geometry. Instead of using a normal wishbone, it now has a ball-link system combined with a new carbon camber bracket. The set improves rear end grip making the car easier to race. Fits on all Serpent 966 cars with no further modifications. All fasteners and shims included.

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May 17, 2011

Capricorn RX8 clutch system

Capricorn RX8 clutch system

Capricorn RC have released their 1/8th clutch for the Xray RX8. Working with the original Xray pinions it comes complete with yellow clutch shoe and super hard clutch spring. Claiming to deliver more punch than the standard kit clutch it also gives great durability for long mains.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


May 16, 2011

Xray RX8 brass engine mounts

Xray RX8 brass engine mounts

Xray have released these new brass engine mounts for their RX8 1/8th scale chassis. Doing the same job as the original kit versions, they are also used as chassis weights and together both blocks have a total weight of 75 grams.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 16, 2011

T-Work’s Racing DNX408 option parts

T-Work’s Racing DNX408 option parts

T-Work’s Racing have introduced a new series of CNC machined car parts for the Team Durango DNX408. The new parts include a set of lightweight aluminium hard coated pivot balls as well as aluminium diff pinion shafts. Other parts include a set of titanium turnbuckles and machined 15mm tapered shock pistons.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]