December 26, 2010

KM H-K1 aluminium & spring steel wishbones

KM H-K1 aluminium & spring steel wishbones

KM Racing have released these unique front and rear lower wishbones as an optional item for their H-K1 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. Constructed by connecting the inner pivot point and the outside lower mounting point by rods of spring steel they claim to be suitable for very high speed cornering. A lower CG its design also put weight on to the wheels which makes the car more stable. Also spring steel will absorb the force during a crash making this aluminium & spring steel arm much more durable than plastic arms.

View the front lower wishbones here


December 24, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 ARB levers & red springs

Capricorn LAB-C01 ARB levers & red springs

Capricorn have introduced a number of new parts for their LAB-C01 1/10th scale chassis beginning with the new aluminium down stop levers. To be used only with a front wire roll bar, especially when soft plastic is installed, it gives a more consistent and precise setting. Capricorn have also released these new red springs, which are softer than the black spring set and have been built according to Pro driver specs for optimum handling.

View the other parts here


December 23, 2010

KM H-K1 carbon heat guard

KM H-K1 carbon heat guard

KM Racing have introduced this carbon engine heat guard plate for their H-K1 200mm chassis. To be used with the HK441V2 single piece engine block, it helps prevent the heat from the engine from affecting the receiver battery as well as the servos.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


December 21, 2010

Mugen MRX-5 low friction belts

Mugen MRX-5 low friction belts

New from Mugen Seiki for their popular and successful new chassis, the MRX-5 are these new line of drive belts. Made from a softer material, compared to the standard kit belts, they will reduce friction in the drive train. Available in front, side and rear belts.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]


December 21, 2010

TF Racing universal LiPo tray

TF Racing universal LiPo tray

TF Racing have been in touch to promote their fully universal carbon fibre battery tray. Made in 3mm carbon fibre they help hold batteries in place during an impact where tape would  sometimes break. Light and universal it fits most touring car chassis’ and has adjustable positioning for fine tuning your chassis balance. Mounted on 2 rubber o-rings to avoid tweak, it can accept LiPo batteries up to 138mm x 47mm.

Source: TF Racing [tfracing.co.uk]


December 20, 2010

KM H-K1 aluminium servo horns

KM H-K1 aluminium servo horns

The option parts for the H-K1 keep coming from KM Racing with the release of these new throttle servo horns. Made from high quality aluminium, they are more impact resistant than stock plastic versions and are available in 3 versions for JR/KO/Sanwa (A), Futaba/Savox (B) & Hitec servos (C).

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


December 19, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 rear upright

Arrowmax MRX-5 rear upright

Arrowmax continue to release parts for the Mugen MRX-5 with the introduction of this new rear upright. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, it is supplied with two sets of additional composite ring parts that make the pivot ball suspension more sensitive and smooth during operation. These uprights give the car a slight tendency to push on-power at corner exit.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


December 16, 2010

Axial XR10 Machined gears & titanium gear shafts

Axial XR10 Machined gears & titanium gear shafts

Axial have released a number of new items for their XR10 crawler, beginning with these machined gears. Precision CNC machined, the complete set of machined gears will reduce your internal rotating mass by over 15% as well as increase strength and efficiency. Axial have also released precision CNC machined titanium gear shafts, which not only increase strength and efficiency but help reduced the internal rotating mass by 40% over the stock Axial XR10 steel gear shafts.

View the gear shafts here