Bliss RC have produced this one-piece engine mount for the Mugen MTX5. It’s made 7075 aluminium and improves the stability of the engine for improved performance as well as stiffen the chassis.
Source: Bliss RC [blissrc.com]
T-Work’s have introduced this glow plug holder featuring a compact circular design. Able to hold more plugs than any other glow plug holder of the same size, its uses plastic inserts with o-ring means you will no longer need to worry about leaky fuel guns or dirty tools and tires contaminating your spare glow plugs in your Pit Bag or Tool Box. This convenient caddy comes in 4 anodized colors, red, black, orange & Tamiya blue and will each hold 6 turbo or standard glow plugs.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
For the RX8 Xray have released this complete XCA reverse clutch set. Easily adjustable 3 shoe clutch features clutch bell, clutch nut, flywheel nut and thrust bearing collar made from Hudy Spring Steel while the hard coated flywheel, clutch disc and spring cup are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. The new reverse clutch design provides smoother and faster acceleration, while increasing the lifetime of the clutch shoe. Use of a new conical clutch washer spring gives more consistency.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Vertigo Performance have introduced their own reverse type clutch for 1/8 on road cars. This configuration where the flywheel is flat and the clutch shoe has been tapered gives a progressive feel and a better more consistent engagement. The system includes a hard spring that gives plenty of punch also on high grip tracks and the set comes complete with flywheel, centrifugal shoes, reverse plate, yellow clutch shoe, locking nut, cup, spring, bearings, shims etc.
Source: Vertigo Performance [vertigotyres.com]
Thunder Innovation have introduced their new 4-shoe Pro One clutch system which provides ultimate performance, great tunability and flexibility as well as ease of assembly and long lifespan. The shoe design provides much more contact with the bell and there are three types of flywheel for different track conditions. The light aluminium version is used on high traction surfaces and to provide a little extra bottom end snap from your engine. The medium & heavy versions are used to tune for low traction surfaces, as well as to smooth out low RPM power delivery on engines that have a strong bottom end hit.
Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]
The ProGlow no 4 is Team Orion’s new turbo glow plug for off-road engines used by Jared Tebo to win the Neo12 race. This glow plug makes the engine setup easier, improves the idling stability and gives a cleaner bottom end throttle response. It is produced with the highest quality standards to ensure best durability and satbility. This glow plug is recommended as standard glow plug for all off-road engines using turbo plugs.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Novarossi are pleased to introduce the new C9TGH hot weather glow plug. Recommended for the use in ambient temperatures of 30°C and above the custom-made plug is specially manufactured to meet the particular requirements of the racers and is capable to withstanding the rigours of racing in very high temperatures.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Advantage Racing Products is now offering high quality air filters for many popular 1/8 Off-Road Buggies and Truggies. After several months of testing in a variety of conditions, they are very happy with the final product. These Air Filters provide an excellent balance of protection, performance, and cost. They come Pre-Oiled for the ultimate in convenience, and are also available dry for those who prefer to use their oil of choice. Available in packs of 4, 9, and 18 filters they are now available for the Losi 8ight/8ight-T, Serpent S811/S811T, Kyosho MP9 TKI2, Hot Bodies D8/D8T, Durango DNX408 and Mugen MBX6/MBX6T. They are currently working on filters for additional models and expect to have more available this spring.
Source: Advantage RP [advantageracingproducts.com]
