Capricorn RC have released a new LiFe RX battery. This 2 cell 6.6 volt 1450mAh pack comes in a traditional stick configuration and is supplied with a balance connector. Weighing in at only 70 grams, the cables are soft silicone and the pack will fit perfectly into all 1/10th nitro cars, with the exception of the Velox V10.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
Keep your head warm at those cold outdoor races with this new winter hat from Novarossi. Available in blue and sporting the familiar Novarossi emblem embroidered on the front, this hat looks good and will help keep your brain warm allowing you to concentrate on the racing at hand.
Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.eu]
HPI Racing have released more new parts for their Formula Ten chassis. Formula Ten car owners using foam tires can now modify their cars with this ball differential set that allows quick and easy tuning of the differential to track conditions for optimal handling. The smooth and efficient diff action gives extra traction for lower lap times. Also used to maximize the handling of your foam tire equipped car is this new aluminium steering knuckle set. The steering knuckles are precision machined from billet aluminium for durability and feature additional steering link locations to help dial in the steering response to track conditions. Other parts include this friction damper plate thats made from high tech woven graphite for extreme strength and custom looks, and precision machined to HPI specifications for a direct bolt-on high performance upgrade to the stock plastic part. Finally for the Formula Ten are new wheels, for high grip foam tires with these precision molded FT02 wheels that are made from black high impact nylon for a perfect fit and have a flat mounting surface designed specifically for high performance foam tires. The FT01 precision front wheels are molded from high impact nylon and their high precision design assures that the tires roll true and round for maximum grip and minimal vibration. These silver wheels feature a split 6 spoke design for realistic looks.
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Designed for the Associated SC10 and B4, these Factory Team titanium front axles are an easy way to lighten your car and reduce unsprung weight for improved handling and response. Lighter than steel and stronger than aluminum, these axles are supplied with all necessary hardware.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Much More have released this handy shock maintenance tool. Precision CNC machined from aluminium, it features a streamlined design for easy handling and allows for safe and easy maintenance of the shock. The one tool is suitable for clamping 1/10 and 1/8 big bore shocks and comes hard anodized with a gun metal colour.
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New from Mugen Seiki for the MBX-6 and 6T come these new clutch shoes. Made from high grade aluminium, they are very hard and more durable than the standard kit versions offering the driver a smoother power delivery and because they are made from an alloy it is almost impossible to lose them due to wear or breakage.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Reckward Tuning have introduced their new special racing engine, the Speed7 Buggy Edition, just in time for the Christmas season. Made by RB Products it is suitable for the 1/8th nitro buggy or truggy class and is based on the very solid WS7 engine. Sold in a limited edition of 140 pieces only this low cost (€189) motor is available now.
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The 37th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj runs us through the changes to their car line-up for the 2010 season.
Despite it being “only” November on the calendar, for the model hobby industry it is essentially our year end. The winter season has been running for a few weeks already and the Xmas season is now approaching, so you might think that there is not much to do… but you would be wrong. As with other fashionable products such as clothes & shoes, full-size cars, skis, or bicycles, besides their racing factor RC cars are also fashion items and as such require constant attention and development.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
