Continuing their releases for the MRX-5 Arrowmax have released these steering turnbuckles for the Mugen car. Made from high quality titanium, they are lightweight yet very strong. Sold in a pair.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
CSO have released this complete set of pullies for the Mugen MRX-5. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium, they include the 24T, 18T, 29T, 18T & 20T versions. They have been further lightened through he use of holes alongside the teeth, which also helps prevent the build up of dirt.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Sponsors of our live event coverage from Thailand, Durango sent us this report on their preparations for the big event. Even before the 1/8 Team Durango Worlds team went to the World Championship track in Pattaya, Thailand, in October, we knew that the track was hard. It is not only a hard track to drive, it is a hard track on cars. We knew from seeing how other teams’ cars suffered at the warm-up race that the chassis in particular came in for some real punishment. During our tests in October, Ryan Lutz, Hupo Honigl and Gerd Strenge were able to confirm quite how punishing the Pattaya track surface was.
Continue reading the report here
Serpent have released a whole load of new optional parts for their 733 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. First up is this precision machined aluminium servo saver assembly which strengthens the area, removes flex and gives a precision fit for the Ackermann insert. Next up are these precision machined front suspension brackets to make the front of the car stiffer. Grey anodized, the standard nylon inserts fit smoothly. The side stiffener has also been given the machined aluminum treatment, with countersunk holes, light weight and great looks it will keep the spacing between the Centax gears and 2-speed gears more constant. Finally there is the new machined monoblock engine mount, which is a very strong and durable option, creating a stiffer chassis in that area compared to the two piece engine blocks.
TOP Racing was recently present at the All Japan Model and Hobby show in Tokyo and showed of an number of new exciting parts. Firstly was the announcement of the Rebel 10 & Rebel 10SS, which are the next in the Rebel pan car series following the earlier release of the Rebel 12. The Rebel 10 is a 1/10 World GT class car while the Rebel 10SS is a 1/10 Oval Class chassis, both are due for a December release. Also on display for the Photon was their new Alloy/Graphite Hybrid Steering Crank. Due for a release in November, this is a stronger optional replacement of the original steering crank. Not only is it more durable, it also gives more accurate steering than the original counterpart. This new alloy/graphite hybrid design simplifies the machining process and is therefore more cost effective, without sacrificing performance and strength.
View the new items and other show photos here
MR33, the brand of 3-time World Champion Marc Rheinard, have announced the first products in the line which are now available through their distribution network. The first products to be released are a complete line of high quality shock oils and super glue. Produced by one of the major RC accessory companies, the quality is top notch with a wide range of thicknesses available in the oil. MR33 have also produced black anodised aluminium car stands for both electric touring car and buggy, which is perfect for working on your car and finally there is the body post marking tool, the Hole shot, which we showed you previously. We have been told to expect more releases in the MR33 line in the coming weeks.
Brian Kinwald and X Factory have released the newest addition to the Dirtz Dialed Partz line, a torx screw kit to fit the X-6 Squared, X-60, and SCX-60. Torx screws are much less likely to strip out and the drivers don’t wear as much either. In some situations, this allows more torque to be applied than with a regular hex head and in other applications, especially on flat-heads coming up from under the chassis, torx screws are easier to remove and rarely strip. The new kit contains 50 total 4-40 torx head screws, the correct size for almost every screw used on the X-6 Squared, a few sizes are not available from the supplier. Another great thing about torx screws is that cap head and flat head use the same driver, T-10. Therefore, you can do most work on the car with just one driver, a real convenience in a crowed pit space.
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]
Arrowmax have produced more new parts for the Mugen MRX-5 with the release of this 22mm and 18mm turnbuckles for the front and rear upper wishbones. Made from high quality titanium they are lightweight yet strong and a direct replacement part for the original.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
