MLC, the brand of racing legend Lamberto Collari, have released this ‘Stick Silicone’ for use on belt driven cars. Apply the substance to the belt, using the handy sponge applicator similar to that seen on some traction additive bottles, and it will soften up your belts for a freer transmission as well as repel dirt. Suitable for rubber and kevlar transmission belts.
Source: MLC [mlcollari.com]
Available as standard on the HB Cyclone TC, get any Cyclone dialed with these latest spec touring car shocks from the HB factory racing team. Designed to perfection and ideal for getting your car set up for any track or driving style, the silver shock body is threaded for minute ride height adjustments, using the black aluminium adjustment collar. Purple anodized end caps finish off the shock assembly and look fantastic on any racing car, while the bottom of the shock uses a single o-ring design for minimal friction. Supplied with a selection of shock ball cups and rod ends to allow you to make the shock long or short to obtain the ideal mounting position.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
The motor that won the 1/12th scale World Championships on its debut, Nosram release the all new Pure Evolution brushless modified motor. Essentially the same motor as the LRP X12, this Pure Evolution is the successor to the proven Storm Evolution motors. Designed for maximum power and highest possible top speed in top-level modified racing, it uses state of the art components like the all new world champion XTEC X12 competition teardown, PreciSensor system, extra-thick copper winding and a special low-resistance design, which makes this motor extremely powerful and efficient. Available in 3.0T, 3.5T, 4.0T, 4.5T, 5.0T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Due to EFRA’s regulations for LiPo batteries being different regarding dimensions from that of ROAR, Reedy is pleased to announce the release of 35C standard and saddle pack batteries specifically for the European market and for clubs that use EFRA regulations as well as those set forth by the BRCA. Even though the battery dimensions are smaller and capacity is reduced slightly, the 35C rating remains the same, resulting in world-class power for all racing classes.
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King Headz, the metal optional parts specialists, have created a new CNC machined front shock tower for the Losi 8ight 2.0. These shock towers have been machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and then anodised, which offers a huge increase in strength and rigidity over the original parts.
Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]
Xray have sent us this image, which is also on their website, outlining that three cars in their range will be getting an update to 2009 specs. Cars getting an ugrade are the XB808 buggy which was released at the Nuremberg toy fair last year, the NT1 200mm touring car which hasn’t had many updates since its release 2 years ago, and finally the XT8 which has been updated since its release back in early 2007. We expect some details to leak out prior to their unveiling at the toy fair in 2 weeks, and we will bring you that information as we get it.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New for the XB808, Xray have released this pair of aluminium collars to provide even spacing between the bearings in the front & rear diff bulkhead blocks. With capturing screws tightened, both bearings are strengthened in the block so they can support more load thus improving bearing life span.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Speed Passion have announced that they have joined forces with the Speed Power factory to design, test and develop pure racing Lipo / LiFe battery packs. The first quarter of this year will see the new partnership focus on the release of a 1/10th and 1/8th scale LiPo battery product line, for both on and off road, as well as a special 4-cell LiPo for 1/8th scale applications. In February, they hope to release their new multi-charger for both LiPo / LiFe batteries, which will be available in 4 different colour schemes. The hard case touring car pack is a 4000mAh 7.4V 35C version, while the saddle pack is also hard cased, but with 5500mAh 30C cells. The pack for 1/8th scale is 14.8V 3800mAh monster with a 30C rating.
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