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June 5, 2008

Dynamite NitroLite Fuel Gun

Dynamite have released this innovative new NitroLite Fuel Gun that includes a 2-mode detachable LED that makes fueling any vehicle at night time a breeze. Switch it over to Strobe mode, and use the NitroLite to grab the driver’s attention and let him know it’s time to refuel. A handy tool if your race is running late and its starting to get dark. Also new from Dynamite is this roll of wheel balancing tape which can also double as chassis ballast.

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June 4, 2008

Exotek TC5 Lowered layshaft set

Exotek TC5 Lowered layshaft bearing caps

Exotek Racing have released these fibre reinforced nylon bearing caps for the Associated TC5 touring car to loosen the front and rear belts. By lowering the layshaft 1.25mm, the tension on the belts is lessened, freeing up your drive train without the need to buy expensive after market belts. The added benefits are more diff pulley cam setting that you are able to use as well as lowered center of gravity.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

June 4, 2008

LRP Prototype S8 TX truggy

This is the first picture of the new prototype LRP S8-TX truggy. Set to make its debut at this weekends German National truggy race in Dachsbach, we wont have any more details before then, but we presume it is based on the German company’s S8-BX buggy.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

June 4, 2008

Team Tekin 3400 Lipo Power Cell

Team Tekin have announced the release of their Power Cell, a 3400mAh 7.4V 23C LiPo pack. Suitable for use in most touring cars and other non saddle pack configured cars, further details are sparse, but it is supplied in a protective hard case and has top mounted connection points and balancer port. UPDATE. According to Tekin president Jim Campbell, this pack is already ROAR legal and there will different versions and sizes coming out in the future.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

June 4, 2008

Capricorn RC Turbo glow plugs

Our site sponsors, Italian company Capricorn RC have announced the release of their own line of turbo glow plugs. Comprising of only the 2 most used types, a 6 and 7, these high quality plugs are individually packaged and are perfect for use in .12 size engines. Available now.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

June 4, 2008

JACO Prism 1.5 & Rubberz on Prism

JACO have announced that their Rubberz line of pre mounted rubber sedan tires now come glued on the company’s new Prism wheel. This new wheel has been designed to specifically suit rubber tires with just the right amount of flex for superior traction and durability. Also new from JACO is the release of pre mounted Nitro Shoes to their new Prism 1.5 wheel. Featuring a 1.5 degree taper, the wheel has a smaller inner edge diameter which matches the camber used on most nitro touring cars and so ensures an even depth of foam accross the surface. JACO claim these new lightweight wheels offer a longer tire life, increased traction, improved forward bite and more consistent performance.

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June 4, 2008

CS Electronic Bonding Agent

CS Electronic have released this bonding Agent, perfect for preparing your rubber tires and wheels before gluing. Preperation of the surfaces is extremely important before gluing and this agent ensures that the surfaces are completely clean and free of grease. Unlike other products such as brake cleaner, this product does not leave behind any traces of oil and enables the glue used to bond the wheel and tire together perfectly.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

June 3, 2008

Xray T2’008 Composite diff delayed

Xray T2′008 Composite diff announcement

Xray have announced that due to unprecedented demands on their moulding department, the originally planned composite differential for the Xray T2’008 will be delayed with no time schedule. Xray will continue to include the aluminium differential in the kit as well as offer it as a spare part.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]