HPI Racing in Japan have announced that they have started shipping this new 500cc fuel bottle for nitro car users. Made using a soft squeezable material the bottle sports a HPI skull logo printed in black while the off set fuel pipe ensures that all fuel is reached when fueling your car. The grey anodised pipe comes with a lid to stop fuel contamination and this is attached to the bottle using the attached plastic cable.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.co.jp]
The release of these 2 new jackets from RB Products came at the start of September but as we missed them, here they are. The first up is the Praha Jacket (above right) which is a very fashionable looking winter coat with a charcoal grey/orange fire colour, this high-quality jacket has a soft polar fleece lining that will protect you from bad weather. The second jacket, called Gotteborg, is a brand new edition of the polar fleece jacket. Lighter and easier to wear this new RB Teamwear is smarter than ever with orange topstitchings and is adjustable to protect you against cold wind.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
CML Distribution in the UK have announced the sale of this new supe soft fuel bottle by HARD Racing. This racing fuel bottle is made from a soft and pliable material which makes it easy to control the amount, and speed, of fuel delivered to your nitro vehicle. The bottle is smoke coloured and a new black fuel bottle holder comes with 2 different coloured caps.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Werks Racing have been in contact to tell us about the introduction of theirlatest addition to it’s “Team Line” of engines and it’s first entry in the ultra competitive 1/8th on-road racing market. The TL21R7 is designed from the ground up to offer the highest possible performance by utilizing a super stiff, light weight aluminum case with advanced internal porting and exhaust port design.
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Serpent have announced the release of their European Championship winning small block .15 engine, the ZX15 SB DSII+. One of the few engines available for the 1/10th scale 235mm class, this high performance 5-port engine has been designed for top level competition and comes complete with taller liner, durable pistong and conrod, easy to adjust design carburettor, orange cooling head and superbly finished grey anodised crankcase.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
RB Concepts have introduced the latest version of the RB sweatshirt that features a more stylish cut and has been made from ultra soft cotton. With the new RB design printed on the front, this sweatshirt commemorates RB winning its third World title back in 2005. Available in M, L, XL, XXL & XXXL sizes.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
We wrote about his motor back in May when it was first released in Japan and now that it has come state side we have more information. The O.S. Speed .12TZ Spec II engine has a magnesium head that’s 35% lighter than standard head material which helps lower the engine’s centre of graivty, essential for touring cars. The front bearing is sealed and the rear bearing is ceramic which resists heat and lasts longer than a steel balled version. The crankshaft has also been coated to fight friction and increase durability and is lightened and epoxy-filled for more efficient fuel direction.
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O.S. Engines have released this high end truggy motor called the .28XZ which produces great low-end torque with incredibly smooth power delivery. The .28XZ comes with all the components serious racers need for fine-tuning to meet any conditions like, 2 carb inserts – a 9 mm blue for higher rpm applications and larger tracks, and an 8 mm red for smaller tracks that restrict air intake. An extra copper head shim is also included for more head raising/lowering options. The piston sleeve boasts 6 ports for significantly increased power.
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