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June 17, 2009

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC, D4 & D8 Options

Hot Bodies have release a whole load of new products for their main line of competition chassis’ but we will start with the Cyclone TC. Now you can adapt your Cyclone and Cyclone TC chassis to LiPo power with this LiPo battery upper deck conversion set, which comes complete with upper deck, aluminium block and all the necessary hardware you will need to get up and running. New rear 0º degree hubs have been machined from billet aluminium and anodized purple for added durability and custom looks. Some new aluminum front spindles are more than just aesthetic, but also stronger and more precise on the track. Finally for the TC are the DCJ drive shafts, that maintain better corner speed while drastically reducing wheel chatter. The DCJ or (Double Cardan joint) shaft breaks the single pivot point into two pivot points resulting in less drag and shallower shaft angles during sharp turning. For the Cyclone D4 and D4 WCE come an aluminium centre cup joint set that helps you loose weight where it counts the most, in the drivetrain. Less rotating mass equals quicker acceleration response and higher top speeds. The buggy also gets a complete set of both front and rear steel universal drive shafts. For the World Champion D8 buggy there are new universal drive shafts made from Japanese steel. Tougher than stock, they are easily identifiable as WCE with a light silver coating and come in 92mm length instead of stock 91mm, which gives a little bit of extra length to prevent pop outs and give an extra bit of down travel. The centre drive shafts also get the Japanese steel treatment.

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June 17, 2009

LRP BEC Stabilizing capacitor

LRP have released a new BEC stabilizing capacitor that prevents the voltage of your receiver from dropping under correct working level. This smart item stabilizes the voltage for your receiver and is especially important when running in classes that use a low level of voltage input, such as 4-cell 1/12th class. Works for any receiver on the market, no matter if its FM or 2.4GHz receivers, and can be used in either electric or nitro models, just plug into any open slot on your receiver and you are ready to go.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

June 16, 2009

Associated RC12R5 Front end & How-to DVD set

New from Factory Team is the complete front end assembly of the World Championship winning Team Associated RC12R5. Perfect as either a replacement front end, using for spares or for attaching to another chassis, this set includes all the parts needed including fasteners, plastics and suspension parts. Also new from Associated is a two-DVD set in which Richard “the King” Saxton goes through the build of a nitro vehicle from the ground up. Divided into chapters individually accessible from the main menu, the first DVD thoroughly covers all the different assembly points as well as tires, bodies and engine break-in. A bonus DVD covers a typical race day, with Richard giving running commentary on what he does for race prep.

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June 15, 2009

PSM Racing CLX shock mounts

PSM Racing have released these new shock mounts for the GS Racing CLX chassis. Made from high grade aluminium and anodised blue, this set of 4 mounts, are super lightweight and very strong and are a direct replacement for the standard kit versions.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

June 14, 2009

Kawada aftermarket 2.4GHz antenna

New from Japanese company Kawada is this optional 2.4GHz antenna for both the Futaba 4PK and the Sanwa M11X. The first of a kind, this aftermarket antenna features a new profile and is 3.5cm shorter than the standard version but doesn’t loose any power or efficiency. Purely for looks, as the standard versions aren’t so long and function the same, the antennas are easily swapped.

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June 13, 2009

Flying Fox Racing JRX-S Type R Layshaft

New from Flying fox Racing is this replacement Losi JRX-S Type R layshaft. These layshafts are precision machined from aircraft grade 7075 aluminium and are drop in replacements for the stock steel layshaft. They have more material on the shaft centre to eliminate spur stripping bending common with the stock steel layshaft and also have a slightly larger gap between the pullies allowing you to avoid modifying your LiPo packs to fit the Type-R. As an added bonus you can you any spur you like such as the popular Kimbrough, Robinson or PRS spurs.

Source: Flying Fox [flyingfoxrc.com]

June 12, 2009

Schumacher CAT SX Rear Shock conversion

New for the CAT SX, Schumacher have released this optional shock layout modification. Developed by the Schumacher design engineers together with their race team, it has benefits for varying types of tracks, however is especially good on very bumpy ones and those with low traction. The set comes with all the parts required to reverse the shock position to mount on the rear of the wishbone and reduce the wheelbase by 6mm. This enables greater rear weight bias, a more angled rear driveshaft and a more rearward wing position. All these things give the car more rear traction, however at the expense of high speed steering on most surfaces. The new 4mm thick carbon fibre camber link bracket included in the pack also allows for multiple link length’s due to its alternate hole positions.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 12, 2009

KM Racing NT1 Solid axle & Turnbuckle wrenches

KM Racing have come with 2 new products, the first of which is this lightweight 2 piece solid front axle for the Xray NT1. The drive cups are now separate to the main aluminium axle and can be easily replaced when damaged, while the hollow centre of the main axle has been filled with Delrin increasing the strength of the axle without adding too much weight. Also new from KM are some handy turnbuckle wrenches that are suitable for both 4mm and 5mm turnbuckles and are available anodized in both red and grey.

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