September 16, 2008

Xray NT1 Super-Light Solid Axle set

Xray NT1 Super-Light Solid Axle set

For NT1 racers looking for smart weight savings and optimized rotating weight, Xray have released this ultra-lightweight solid axle as a direct replacement for the standard diff or Multi-Diff. This axle is 56% lighter than the standard Solid Axle, with a hollow axle for super-low rotating weight. The ultra-strong 1-piece solid axle is CNC-machined from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel, and includes lightweight aircraft aluminium pulley adapter.

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September 16, 2008

Protoform Sophia GT World GT body

Protoform Sophia GT World GT body

Just in time to start testing for the US Indoor Champs and the Snowbirds, Protoform is proud to release the first ‘purpose designed’ body for the new WGT category, the Sophia GT. With its svelte yet functional shape it is sure to set a standard for the WGT class. It’s made to fit all the new 200mm pan car chassis that have been hitting the R/C marketplace as of late. Pulled in genuine .030 lexan it comes with an add-on wing, decal sheet and wing hardware.

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September 16, 2008

Pro Line MBX-6 & RC8T Shift shells

Pro Line MBX-6 & RC8T Shift shells

Pro-Line have released a new shell for both the Mugen MBX-6, one of the most anticipated 1:8 buggies to hit the market and the Associated RC8T the latest and greatest 1:8 truck to hit the market. The new shell design called Shift, will give both your MBX-6 and RC8T the lowest possible CG while carefully crafted, hard/yet precise body lines are the now generation of body styling. Crisp lines carefully sculpted to hug the chassis interior like a glove. All this allows for the smallest cab and side pod design possible. Combined with genuine GE .040 Lexan and you’re ready to hit the track in the latest fashion.

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September 15, 2008

KM Racing NT1 Aluminium pulleys

KM Racing NT1 Aluminium pulleys

KM Racing have released a number of new pulleys for the Xray NT1 chassis. Available in 18T, 19T and 25T versions, all pulleys are made from hard anodized aluminium so they are lightweight and strong and their design and coating helps prevent the build up of dirt and debris.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


September 14, 2008

SMP Racing V-One RRR & MRX-4 parts

SMP Racing V-One RRR & MRX-4 parts

Swiss company SMP Racing, makers of the Slide 1/8th scale chassis which is no longer in production, have aimed their sites on the manufacture of aftermarket parts. Focusing on lightweight performance parts, they have released some new wheel axles for the Kyosho V-One RRR Evo, one pair made from titanium, weighing in at 6 grams and another set made from hard coated aluminium weighing 3 grams. Also new is a hard coated aluminum servo saver shaft for the Mugen MRX-4, which also weighs only 3 grams.

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September 13, 2008

Reedy Wolfpack 3600mAh 9.6v pack

Reedy Wolfpack 3600mAh 9.6v 8-cell pack

Reedy have released a new version of the popular Wolfpack 3600mAh battery pack which is now available in a version featuring a whopping 9.6V of pure power. Assembled using Reedy’s 3600mAH high-tech SC-R cells in a configuration that drops straight into the Traxxas Slash, it comes supplied with a Traxxas High-Current Connector to deliver power to the ESC with less resistance and heat than ever before. To further minimize power-robbing resistance and heat, welded connections between each cell and thick 14AWG silicone power wires ensure maximum performance and reliability.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]


September 12, 2008

King Headz XB808 motor mount

King Headz XB808 motor mount

King Headz have released this CNC machined 7075 aircraft grade aluminum engine mount for the Xray XB808. Designed with a base mount and removable top blocks, once installed in the vehicle and the gear mesh is set you can remove and reinstall the motor without resetting the mesh. Suitable for both a Nova based or Picco based motor, the mount has an extended leg that will help to reduce chassis flex near the flywheel hole. The top blocks are also available separately.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]


September 12, 2008

Novarossi Ball bearing extractor tool

Novarossi Ball bearing extractor tool

To get a long life out of your Novarossi based engine you will at some point need to replace the engine’s bearings. Because of high tolerances inside the crankcase however this can be a difficult and often not very precise task. To help with this Novarossi have released this ball bearing extractor tool. Available in blue anodized alloy the kit has multiple ball bearing adapters of different sizes, suitable for all rear ball bearing inner races that are used inside 2.1cc – 4.66cc NR based engines. The extractor tool is also available with just a single bearing adapter, ranging from 11mm to 14.5mm.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]