May 27, 2009

Answer-RC Losi 8ight Options

Answer-RC Losi 8ight Options

Answer-RC have released a number of new option parts for the Losi 8ight buggy and truggy. First up is this aluminium flywheel which provides an excellent alternative to the original Losi item. Wider knurling increases contact with the starter box making for easier cranking of that tight motor. Precision machined comes with special Losi size low depth collet. Other clutch items include a new tempered flywheel nut for the losy clutch system as well as precision CNC machined pins for the Losi clutch system that use a special slot rather than the original hex design meaning no more stripped hex fittings on the pins. Finally for the same range of cars are some precision CNC machined shock spring holders, which utilise a longer spring holder to give a more reliable and safer position on the shock. Specially drilled for minimum weight, each piece weighs only 3grams, they are sold in a packet of 4.

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May 27, 2009

Roche F103 Motor mount & Diff

Hong Kong based Roche have released 2 new items for both the F103 chassis and for general electric F1 chassis’. First up we have a new aluminium motor mount Set for the F103 that is assembled from 4 pieces of aluminium and has the ability to accept 32T large pinions. Available in black or silver, it has 5 adjustable wing height positions and 2 mounting holes to allow you to mount a 30mm cooling fan. Also released is their new high performance ball differential for Tamiya, Kawada, Cross and Tech Racing F1 chassis’. Featuring an easy to adjust diff tension, there is no need to re adjust the diff when you take off the tire. Compatible with Tamiya diff balls, it is supplied with a carbon main shaft.

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May 26, 2009

K-Factory B8 One-piece engine mount

K-Factory B8 One-piece engine mount

From K-Factory for the Team Magic B8, comes this new one-piece engine mount. Machined from a single block of high grade aluminium, its design ensures that both wings of the engine mount are perfectly aligned to reduce any possible pressure on the engine crankcase. In addition, both upper & lower sides of the mount are leveled by CNC machine to ensure full contact with the chassis and engine, while the block’s multi-fin design helps improve heat dissipation.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]


May 26, 2009

Xray Alum Rear wing shims

Xray Alum Rear wing shims

New for their XB and XT series buggies and truggies, Xray have released these aluminium rear wing shims. Sold in a set of 2, these simple items provide additional support to prevent the wing from pulling away from the mounting screws in the event of an accident.

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May 25, 2009

Xceed Titanium screw sets

Xceed Titanium screw sets

Xceed have released this set of lightweight and durable titanium screws for both the Serpent S120 (46 screws) and S966 (139 screws) chassis’. These screws are very strong, look great and reduce the overall weight of your car. Expect to see sets for other best selling cars to follow, as well as bags of 10 of the most common types of screws also set for a future release.

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May 25, 2009

RC Modifications Carbon/alu MBX-6 towers

RC Modifications Carbon/alu MBX-6 towers

Danish company RC Modifications had the idea to make a shock tower using the combination of two different materials, carbon fibre and 7075 aluminium. The idea is to avoid breakages that can happen with carbon shock towers yet retain the lightweight. They succeeded and have created this half carbon half alu shock towers for the front and rear of the Mugen MBX-6. The front tower only weighs 21grams, only 4 grams heavier than the full carbon tower, while the rear tower weighs in at 27grams. Currently only in the protoype phase, expect a release in the near future.

Source: RC Modifications [rcmodifications.com]


May 25, 2009

Xray NT1 Aluminium radio plate mounts

Xray NT1 Aluminium radio plate mounts

New for the NT1, Xray release these aluminium radio plate mounts that allow more solid radio plate mounting, and reduce the chance of stripped threads. These newly-updated alu stands allow a small throttle servo to be mounted under the radio plate, and the center belt to be more precisely tensioned. The left alu stand allows more tighter belt tension adjustment. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions they have been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. Sold in a set of 2 pieces, left & right.

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May 22, 2009

PSM Hyper 9 Shock Towers

PSM Hyper 9 Shock Towers

German optional parts and accessories company PSM Racing have released new shock towers for Hobao’s Hyper 9 buggy. Made from 4mm carbon fibre, making them lightweight and super strong, the main feature of the shock towers is the addition of a third mounting row which PSM Racing say will be useful when setting up your car for a bumpy track. The front and rear towers will replace the original aluminium versions without any modifications.

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