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December 5, 2007

New Era Firestorm Big block conversion

If you have ever wanted to put big block power into your 1/10th scale HPI Firestorm truck, then New Era will help you do that with their newly release big block conversion. The kit which includes a billet aluminium forward engine mount, a billet aluminium rear engine mount and a steel throttle return spring makes installing .21 or larger sized engine very easy. It even fits bigger motors with the car shown in the pictures fitted with a pull start Ofna .28 engine.

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December 5, 2007

Robitronic Sealed Ball Bearings

Robitronic have announced the release of new sealed ball bearings, in standard sizes, for off road racing. Available with either steel or ceramic balls, both types are fitted with rubber gaskets to prevent dirt entering the bearing and damaging them. All bearings come pre oiled for high rpm usage and fit a variety of applications with the 5x10x4mm ball bearings ideal for use as clutch bearings. Robitronic now also sell ceramic balls in both 2.4mm and 3mm diameters and are supplied in a pack of 12, making them ideal for ball differentials.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.eu]

December 3, 2007

Hiro Factory Motonica 1st gear carrier

Japanese manufacturer Hiro Factory have released this aluminum 1st gear carrier for the Motonica P8.0. Made from black anodised aluminium, it features a high quality one way bearing and for added performance, and weight advantage, the carrier has been lightened through adding holes to the parts surface.

Source: Team Honest [teamhonest.jp]

December 3, 2007

Hot Bodies Cyclone 12 screws

Newly released from Hot Bodies for the Cyclone 12 is a set titanium screws for the front end of the car. Sold in a pack of 4, these M4x10 screws are much lighter than the standard steel versions yet are extremely strong. Also new from Hot Bodies is a set of 5 battery boxes which are the original retail packaging from the HB cells and can each hold an assembled pack up to 6 cells.

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December 3, 2007

Robitronic Scalpel Loletta & 6-cell Chassis

Robitronic have released 2 new items for their 1/18th scale Scalpel, one of which is the Loletta body shell that sits very low to the chassis and features a big rear spoiler for lots of downforce. This body is suitable for the 4 cell kit and also works with the new 6 cell chassis. The new 2mm carbon fibre chassis comes with 6 battery slots, which sit very low for a better centre of gravity, while due to the increased number of cells the wheelbase has been increased from 130mm to 142mm giving better performance on long straights.

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December 1, 2007

KM Racing NT1 parts and Airfilter

KM Racing’s love affair with the Xray NT1 continues with the release of more new products this popular 200mm. First up are some new brake pads that have been mounted on 2mm thick carbon fibre plates and sport a premounted brake material that promises to deliver consistent fade free braking while also being very durable. Also new are two 2mm thick carbon fibre inserts for the cars servo saver, that offers 4 more Ackermann settings and adds strength to this area. Lastly for the NT1, for now, are a set of 4mm offset aluminum hex wheel adaptors that use a centrally located grub screw to attach itself to the wheel axle. Also new from KM, but for all on road gas cars, is a foam air filter that is suitable for .12 to .21 size engines and has a base made from super soft rubber for making it easy to mount to the carburettor.

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December 1, 2007

Losi 8/8T Shock service Parts & Box

New from Team Losi, for racers of the 8ight or 8ight T, comes this shock service box containing all the parts needed to repair your shocks and keep them in perfect working order. Included in the supplied Losi branded plastic compartmented box, are new shock pistons, ball ends, diaphrams, o-rings, shaft rubbers, spring ends and various other fasteners and parts. If you take your racing serious then this set is a must.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

November 30, 2007

Trinity RC8 Aluminium Upgrades

Trinity have announced the release of a number of new Billet Aluminum hop-ups or the Team Associated RC8. Included in the range a new center bulkhead top plate, steering rack and not pictured, a new front and rear shock tower. All parts have been precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodised for more strength and super close tolerances.

Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]