July 4, 2008

Vantomme E12 & M10 Chassis’

Vantomme E12 & M10 Chassis’

Vantomme have released 2 new pan car chassis’, the E12 1/12th scale and the M10 1/10th scale, both of which are brand new designs with the E12 a T-bar chassis and the M10 a trailing link chassis. The E12 features a unique T-bar tweaking system that allows the tweak to be adjusted from the bottom of the car, through the use of 2 grub screws, while the rear end is available in 2 different versions, comprising of the ‘Asso damper’ style and the ‘tube damper’ style. The M10 is the first Pro 10 200mm chassis from Vantomme and has been made to compete in the resurgent Pro 10 class. Based upon the CRC Gen X10, it has been made out of 2.5mm carbon with the battery tray attached with 6 points to the chassis, which makes it also a kind of upper deck, providing increased stiffness to the chassis.

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July 3, 2008

K-Factory E4 Precision Spur Gear

K-Factory E4 Special Precision Spur Gear

K-Factory have announced the release of these 2 new special precision spur gears for the Team Magic E4, available in 110T and 116T and designed to improve performance and reliability. Said to increase acceleration due to its special lightweight design, they Feature a high precision CNC machined design and use a newly developed special hardened material. This ensures low friction transmission and lower power dissipation from engine to wheels, this will result in more available power.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]


July 3, 2008

Kyosho and VRC Partner in V4

Kyosho VRC Partner in V4

Virtual Racing Industries is proud to announce that leading r/c car manufacturer Kyosho Corporation from Japan has signed up for the VRC Partnership for v4 Professional. Kyosho and VRI have agreed to integrate their on-road line of chassis in v4, the off-road cars will be decided once VRI is ready to demonstrate their off-road version of VRC later this year. Modelling on the Kyosho V-One RRR Team Edition has already been completed. Next are Kyosho’s latest World Championship winning 1:8 nitro burner Evolva M3 2008, and their electric sedan challenger Stallion TF-5. The 3 Kyosho chassis will be released with the launch of v4 at the end of 2008.

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July 3, 2008

Much More Servo wire 22/26AWG

Much More Servo wire 22/26AWG

More new wires from Much More, this time the Korean company has released replacement servo leads. Heavy duty wire for high load applications, it is available in 2 grades, the 22AWG is ideal for upgrading the existing servo wire on your 1/8th scale buggy to help reduce voltage drop, while the flexible 26AWG is ideal for neat installation in your electric car.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]


July 3, 2008

Mon-Tech JRSX Options & Body Stiffeners

Mon-Tech Racing

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have released a number of new parts for the Losi JRSX Type R and 1/8th on road body shells. For the Losi there is a new drive pulley that allows you to mount all the spur gears that are on the market, due to the multiple fixing holes. Also new is an aluminium duff hub which works much better that the standard plastic versions as it reduces deformation and shaking in this area and is supplied with the drive shaft blades and the required screws. For 1/8th scale on road shells Mon-Tech have released some ultra strong body stiffeners, which work in a similar fashion to normal versions available but are moulded for extra stiffness.

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July 2, 2008

HARD Racing Black Cap

HARD Cap

New from H.A.R.D. Racing is this jet black finish racing cap. Featuring an embroidered white H.A.R.D. logo with large H on the front, the cap sports elegant green stitching that shows off H.A.R.D. Racing’s signature colour while reinforcing the fabric to make this cap even more durable. In addition, a raised ‘H’ on the peak adds to this unique design and as a nice finishing touch, the back of the cap has a classic H.A.R.D. label sewn into it.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]


July 2, 2008

Schumacher Mi3.5 competition TC

Schumacher Mi3.5 competition TC

Schumacher have announced the August release of their new Mi3.5 competition touring car. The new Mi3.5 claims to be a fast and efficient superb handling touring car, based on the hugely successful Mi3 which has won countless races and championships all over the world. Further refined and lightened it is now available with the new lightweight diff mounts, “EU” chassis and top deck and enables the racer to set up their car with every adjustment possible. Coming factory assembled the Mi3.5 also offers you more choice, from the awesomely specified Mi3.5 PRO (shown above) with full carbon fibre and titanium, available in 5 or 6 cell versions or the more durable Mi3.5 RACE (6 cell) (shown at bottom of page) using Schumacher’s famous S1 carbon composite material.

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July 2, 2008

Yokomo B-Max4 EP 4wd Buggy

Yokomo B-Max4 EP 4wd Buggy

Yokomo have announced the upcoming release of the B-Max4, EP 4wd buggy. Aimed more at the entry level racer, it has a plastic tub chassis and a dust protected centre CVD shaft which drives the plastic bevel geared front and rear ball differentials. Optimised motor placement, double wishbone suspension all round and C-hubs up front ensure it is well balanced and handles great around the track. Made using all moulded plastic parts to keep costs down, it is fully ball raced and been designed to take a saddle pack.

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