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March 13, 2009

Tamiya 8-piece RC Tool set

New from Tamiya is this handy compact tool set, which includes most of the tools you would ever need when working on your car. Supplied in a base stand with transparent cover, the set includes 2 philips head screw drivers, a flat head screwdriver, a 5.5mm and 7mm nut spinner and a 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm hex driver. Also supplied with the set is a large diameter handle that the tools can sit into to give them more leverage if needed. Available from tomorrow.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 13, 2009

GS Racing Storm CLX Pro buggy

See for the first time at the toy fair last month GS Racing have released full details about their new 1/8th scale Storm CLX Pro buggy. Using the highly successful Storm CL-1 Advanced Plus as the foundation, GS has created a lighter, stronger and more nimble buggy. Durability, balance, quality and weight have all received improvements, resulting in a buggy that turns faster lap times yet is consistent and easy to drive.

Source: GS Racing [gsracing.com.tw]

March 12, 2009

Xray Column – 2009 Kick-off

The 28th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the start of the 2009 race season which takes in the DHI Cup and European Indoor Championships in Italy.

This January was busy as usual, even a bit more so than usual. First of all, internally we have worked on four new big XRAY projects at the same time as well as finishing plenty of new HUDY products which is by far the largest amount of new stuff we have ever worked on simultaneously. Secondly, in addition to the annual DHI Cup which kicks off the electric touring car season, we had another major and highly competitive race on schedule; the newly-added European Indoor Championship for 1/10 electric touring cars and 1/12 pan cars and the US team headed to the annual US Touring Car Championship.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 11, 2009

RB Exhaust protect spray

Seen during our coverage of the Toy Fair in Germany last month, RB Products have now released their Exhaust protect spray. Spraying it on your exhaust system prevents dirt, such as tire foam, fuel, exhaust gas and dust, sticking to its surface so you can keep it clean longer. The dirt on the exhaust system can cause cooling problems which can lead to a decrease in performance. The spray can resist very high temperatures and also works very well on the nylon parts of the cars.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

March 11, 2009

JConcepts Sevens, Crowbars & Crossbows

New from Florida based JConcepts are 3 new tires types, Sevens, Crowbars & Crossbows. Sevens are a result of 2-years of research and development on the world and national 1/8th buggy circuit. They incorporate the small pin design of the Double Dee’s combined with directional and functional undertones which produce increased grip while reducing wear. Wear is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Sevens these worries are a thing of the past. Running qualifiers and main events on the same quick tire is now possible. Combining the unique Sevens lug technology with the sticky yellow and blue compound allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. These new tires excel on hard packed or blue groove conditions where the track surface has started to take rubber. Available in Medium Yellow or Soft Blue compounds.

Click here to read about the Crowbars & Crossbows

March 11, 2009

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.

Click here to see the centre diff

March 11, 2009

Team Orion 2656 tuned pipe

Team Orion have released their the new 2656 tuned pipe for .12 engines. It has been developed to increase power and mileage and its silver polished material and design makes it a strong and reliable racing part for Alpha and CRF engines. EFRA legal, it is supplied with manifold, rubber seals and mounting springs.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 10, 2009

McPappy Racing merchandising

Makers of the 1/10th scale Dart oval racer, McPappy Racing have released a line of merchandising. Their team polo shirts (55% Cotton / 45% Polyester, 7 oz. fabric) are black with orange accents and feature the McPappy Racing logo embroidered on the chest. High tech wicking finish that quickly draws moisture away from the skin and dries rapidly, perfect for those high pressure situations. Also new is the team cap, which is black with orange pinstripe around the peak. These 100% cotton caps sport an embroidered McPappy Racing logo on the front and are fully size adjustable with fabric strap closure and metal buckle at the rear.

Source: McPappy Racing [mcpappyracing.com]