Chinese company VP Pro have been in contact to tell us about their latest off road tire release. The Cut Off tyre is a popular tyre in their buggy range and will be be brought across to their truggy line. A proven tread pattern, it provides the user with excellent grip and traction and will be available for sale soon.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Corally have been in touch to tell us about the latest Intellect LiPo pack to be released. Sold in a soft stick configuration, the 7.4V pack contains 25c cells and is a long lasting 5000MAh, perfect for giving extra run time to your vehicle. Supplied with power and balancer cables, it comes pre mounted with a D-plug for quick plug & play action.
Source: Corally [corally.com]
Alex Racing Design have released the follow up to your Japanese National winning LX-250 body shell, the M-6 Speed. Tested around the Yatabe Arena, it was an average of 0.3 seconds a lap quicker than the previous shell. The design allows for good straight line speed, good downforce and a low centre of gravity, while the aerodynamic cockpit allows air to flow freely to the included rear wing. Also comes supplied with light and grill decals and window masks.
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French company Kanzen were in touch to tell us about their new Xray XB808 bearing sets. Created using the company’s Weather Sealed Series, the set includes the special clutch ball bearings and transmission bearings too. Kanzen was formed in 2005 as a company dedicated to produce high performance ball bearing sets for RC cars, with no compromise in quality. They currently have 3 series of bearings including their Classic series with steel shields for maximum revolution, perfect for on-road racing, the Weather Sealed series with double SRS Rubbers, excellent for dirt track off-road racing, giving consistent performances with a minimum level of friction and finally the Synergie series. The latter is the top of the line from Kanzen, using the Kanzen HSC Technology (Ceramic balls) giving great high speeds and acceleration, the ultimate components for serious and professionals Racers. Currently the company have bearing sets for the Tamiya TRF416, Xray T2’008, the Serpent 720 and many others.
Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]
New from K-Factory is this E4 aluminium battery mount for 6 cell packs, specially designed to be used in the Team Magic E4FS and E4RS electric touring cars. This new option part claims to make your car much more reliable and stronger, due to the increased hardness of the lightweight aluminium which when mounted acts as a structural part of the chassis. Hard coated for excellent surface protection, the battery mount features a milled battery tape slot that goes along the length of the mount to hold your cells in place.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Much More have again released a large number of connectors and replacement leads for a wide range of applications. First up is the MSC-CRE Receiver Connector to Tamiya Connector for easy connection to a receiver battery connector, while a Tamiya connector on the other side allows easy and safe connection for most popular budget GP car charger outputs. Similar in configuration to the previous cable, other connectors include the MSC-124, that allows easy connection to a 1/24 scaled car’s battery connector, an EP Air connector and finally a connector for attaching a glow plug starter. Much More have also released 2 replacement lead connectors, one for BEC receiver male/female connectors and separately for Mini Inferno male/female connectors.
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New from Associated by popular demand, the RC8 Clutch Shoe Shims are now available in packs of four. Dragging clutch shoes robs your engine’s performance, big time. The RC8 clutch shoe shims are made of PTFE and serve as a friction-free surface for your clutch shoes to slide on during clutch engagement and disengagement. Perfect for when you are servicing your clutch.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
The people at KO Propo America have been touch to tell us about the launch of their new and improved web site. In December of 2007 KO Propo America was established as the new distributor for KO Propo products State side and now in Summer 2008 they are proud to launch their new web site. Visitors to the site will now find up to date news and latest product info, full product descriptions and a totally new look and feel. Check out the new site at kopropo.com/america.
