March 16, 2009

Core RC LiPo safe charge pouch

Core RC LiPo safe charge pouch

Core RC have released a new addition to their range of LiPo safe charge pouches. This new version is a larger size of 30 x 23cm, compared to the previously available 18 x 22cm, and are suitable for the larger sized range of batteries. The safe charge pouch should always be used to charge or store your LiPo batteries at all times.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


March 15, 2009

Diggity Designs B44 Super Flexy parts

Diggity Designs B44 Super Flexy parts

New from Diggity Designs for the Team Associated B44 are a range of ‘Super Flexy’ carbon parts. Featuring a different design to the stock items, they allow for more twist to help create more traction on low bite, rough, bumpy and rutted tracks. There are 3 different parts available, a centre brace, a front upper deck and a rear upper deck, and they have been made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and are each sold separately.

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March 14, 2009

Xray Front Coil Springs for XII

Xray Front Coil Springs for XII

New for the XII, Xray have released an additional range of choices of their ultimate-match front coil shock springs, to help fine-tune your car. Powder color-coded for quick & easy identification, they have been developed through extensive testing and racing experience. The same thickness of wire is used for each spring, and stiffness is controlled by the number of coils, the softer springs have a lower “C” value and more coils, while the stiffer springs have a higher “C” value and fewer coils. Sold in a pair.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 11, 2009

Traxxas Slash Big bores & Slayer centre diff

Traxxas Slash Big bores & Slayer centre diff

New from Traxxas for the Slash is this big bore shock kit for the ultimate in bump and jump control. These fully assembled precision dampers are the perfect addition to the popular Slash Pro 2WD Short-Course truck, using machined aluminium bodies for consistent action lap after punishing lap, with a hard-anodized finish for extra strength. Also new from Traxxas, but for the gas powered Slayer is a new centre differential which helps balance power distribution from the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine to reduce front end lift on acceleration and improve steering responsiveness. When used with the dual-disc rear brake kit, brake bias and power distribution can be adjusted independently for maximum performance in various conditions. This is the perfect combination for putting power to the ground in rough terrain and maximizing corner speed.

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March 10, 2009

Xray NT1 Clutch Spring hard

Xray NT1 Clutch Spring hard

New from Xray, for their NT1 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, is this hard clutch spring. Suitable for use with the car’s XCA clutch, it allows for later clutch engagement at higher RPM, which is beneficial on open, high-speed tracks with high traction.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 9, 2009

Hudy Alu nuts for Set-up triangle

Hudy Alu nuts for Set-up triangle

New from Hudy, for use with all of their set-up systems, are these alu nuts for the set-up triangles. These CNC-machined aluminium nuts allow for quick & easy assembly and dis-assembly and have a knurled surface which provides easy grip. This removes the need for a tool when assembling the setup system. Sold in a set of 4 pieces.

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March 7, 2009

PSM Racing MBX-6 fuel tank posts

PSM Racing MBX-6 fuel tank posts

PSM Racing have released new machined aluminium fuel tank posts for the Mugen MBX-6 1/8th scale buggy. Made from high grade materials they are a  direct replacement of the standard stock part. Sold in pairs, they are available in stanadard silver colour and are supplied with the required fasteners.

Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]


March 7, 2009

SMP Lightweight titanium 2-speed shafts

SMP Lightweight titanium 2-speed shafts

New from SMP Titan parts, is their range of titanium 2-speed shafts. Available for the Mugen MRX-4X, Kyosho Evolva, Shepherd Velox and Motonica P8.0R, the precision Swiss made parts have been hard coated for extra durability and are 45% lighter than the standard parts, helping lower the overall weight of the car and increase the performance of this area.

Source: SMP Slide [smp-slide.ch]