This February Trinity will launch their all new SpeedGems brushless motor line. Like their SpeedGems brushed motors the Brushless series will offer the highest performance and quality at a consumer friendly lower cost. The winds like their brushed cousins have been optimized to excel in specific venues of racing and come in 5.5T, 8.5T, 12.5T and 15.5T.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
GRP have announced their Worldwide GRP price reduction program, to be launched officially this month. To help face up to the serious worldwide financial crisis which is involving all sectors their idea is to make all high quality GRP products, tires, engines, and gadget lines, available at greatly reduced prices compared with 2008. This price reduction is possible by reducing to a minimum their margins, by removing some steps in the traditional distribution chain, and by the distributors also accepting a reduction of their margins. In this way they intend to widen the range of end-users, who will be able to purchase now, at advantageous prices, their top end products.
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JConcepts have unveiled their 2009 Merchandising line-up with the release of a new tee and hoodie as well as a new decal sheet. The tee uses a combination of blue stone color and familiar splatter JConcepts bull horn logo, which makes looking good easy. The hoodie makes a great new addition for the cold days at the race track, and features the same front logo as the tee but on a grey speckle background. A front pocket and hood drawstring makes a cold day feel a bit warmer. Both are made from a 50/50 cotton polyester mix and are available in sizes from M – XXXL. Finally, the new decal sheet features a number of standard JConcepts logos combined with the different event logos that the company organizes.
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EAST have announced the upcoming release of a carbon look version of their popular Civic 1/10th touring car bodyshell. Sold in carbon fibre finish, the windows unfortunately aren’t see through, but the shell is supplied with the light and grill decals as seen in the photos. Same body, different look – perfect for racers with good eyesight who really like carbon fibre.
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Japanese company Kawahara have released this new ultra cool 1/8th scale on road brake disk. Suitable for use inside Mugen, Kyosho and Serpent chassis’, the disk has been made from special steel and due to the many holes in the surface, has great heat dissipation and is super lightweight.
Source: Kawahara [kawahara-racing.co.jp]
Spektrum have released the new SR3520 DSM2 3-channel micro receiver, which combines small size and low weight with the advanced speed of DSM2 technology. Featuring a very small footprint, now Micro and mini vehicle enthusiasts can benefit from the low latency and high resolution offered by DSM2.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Xray have released these 16° alu caster blocks for the XB808, which are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and hard coated for extra durability and long life. This lightweight block features ‘zero kingpin’ suspension geometry, with the preset 16° caster block integrated and non-adjustable. Combined with the XB808 front kick-up of 10° this block gives a total caster angle of 26° for increased steering and precision. Includes XRAY composite bushings for super-precise and smooth steering action.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
German firm PSM Racing have released this pair of aluminium CVD axles for the Hobao Hyper 9. Offering a weight saving of 9.5 grams per pair over the stock versions, they are made from high grade 7075 aluminium and have 2 additional pin mounting positions to use when the original gets worn.
Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]
