January 25, 2010

Team C NT1 220mm conversion

Team C NT1 220mm conversion

Team C Racing have released their conversion kit for the Xray NT1, to turn it into a 220mm chassis. Supplied with all the parts needed, it features a GTP style front bumper, aluminium mounts and carbon fibre body mount as well as a rear floating body mount and suitable rear carbon fibre shock tower. To complete the conversion you need new wider tires and of course the new wider body and again Team C have got your back with their new 220mm Lola VDS body shell.

Click here to see the body shell


January 24, 2010

SMP Mugen MRX-4X CVD shafts

SMP Mugen MRX-4X CVD shafts

New from SMP Racing parts in Switzerland are these CVD drive shafts for the Mugen MRX-4X. Made from high quality Swiss made spring steel, they have been weight optimized and due to the way they have been machine allow a larger steering angle. The parts are made to the highest level of quality and are more durable than the standard items.

Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]


January 24, 2010

CSO Kyosho Carbon chassis & Alu pinions

CSO Kyosho Carbon chassis & Alu pinions

CSO products in Hong Kong have released some more gas car options, this time for Kyosho cars. Starting with this new chassis plate, it has been made from 3.1mm thick carbon fibre and is suitable for the Kyosho V3S, 3SR and 3R Evo 2 WC. For the 1/8th scale Evolva, CSO have also introduced a new range of hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium clutch pinions.

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January 23, 2010

Exotek Racing EKO18 Scalpel conversion

Exotek Racing EKO18 Scalpel conversion

Exotek Racing have released the EKO18, a special high performance long wheel base chassis conversion with 5 link rear pod suspension. It includes 2 threaded side friction dampers and 3 color coded spring sizes. Narrowed chassis design for less scrubbing of corner speed and a widened rear pod design for easier brushless motor placement. New design front arms for greatly improved camber gain and bump steer for more consistent steering, the EKO18 will transform your Scalpel into one incredible carpet warrior.

Click here for more images of the EKO18


January 22, 2010

Hudy CNC-machined alu servo horns

Hudy CNC-machined alu servo horns

New from Hudy, these CNC-machined alu servo horns are for use on the steering servos in all 1/8 off-road cars. Alu servo horn offers maximum steering control by eliminating the flex often associated with composite servo horns. Drilled and tapped for 3mm-linkage hardware, the horn has two holes for linkage mounting, allowing you to quickly and easily change the linkage angle.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


January 22, 2010

X Factory X-6 Slipper plate

X Factory X-6 Slipper plate

X Factory have introduced this slipper plate which fits the X-6 & 6 Squared, X-60 and AE B4 & T4. Individually CNC machined from aluminium, the new plate is a super accurate fit, light in weight and hard anodized for long life. Available now.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]


January 21, 2010

HPI Formula Ten Aluminium shock set

HPI Formula Ten Aluminium shock set

Boost the performance of your HPI Formula Ten car with an aluminium shock set. This is a high-quality oil-filled, CNC-machined pre-assembled aluminium damper with a 54mm length, perfect for replacing the stock friction shocks on the Formula Ten. For convenient mounting, the shock is fitted with pivot balls that swivel in plastic shock ends. A longer shock shaft end is included for cars that need longer shocks, and long M3 cap head screws are included for attaching the shock to the chassis and rear pod. Clip-on ride height adjusters allow you to quickly change the length of the shock. The shock will fit Formula Ten option springs and standard size touring car shock springs (13mm diameter). Sold singly, it includes ride height adjustment clips.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]


January 21, 2010

Yokomo BD5 Flex chassis plate

Yokomo BD5 Flex chassis plate

New from Yokomo for their BD5 touring is this new special flex chassis. Used by their team to finish 1-2-3 at the Japanese touring car nationals, this new carbon fibre chassis plate has been designed by Umino Kojiro to be used in combination with a front one way on lower grip surfaces such as those on outdoor tracks as well as on very tight indoor tracks to give more grip and steering. Available in a limited quantity only.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]