Central RC have announced the release of these 2 new GP touring car wings from East, makers of the East Civic released a short while ago. The R-spec wing comes in 2 versions with spec 1 being better at high speeds and in fast corners, this very rigid wing also helps on corner exit. The spec 2 wing (seen above) gives better corner entry and offers more grip and stability on corner exit.
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Mugen Seiki have announced the release of these new gearbox parts for the MTX-4R 1/10th scale chassis. Sold separately, but designed to be used together, the only difference is the use of 4mm balls for the gearbox mechanism, in place of 3mm versions used originally. This makes for a more stable shift between gears and to accommodate these new balls the gearbox shoes have been modified and are therefore new.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Exotek Racing continue to make their very impressive conversion kits and have released the TEK-18X, a conversion for the popular RC18 from Team Associated. This chassis conversion takes a no holds barred approach to transform the RC18 platform into a true performer and has already had success, winning the 2008 1/18th Off Road US Nationals in 4WD Modified. Amongst the new features, the car has an extra long wheelbase for better stability, rear biased battery mounting for better rough track handling and is super lightweight, thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre throughout.
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Nanda Racing have announced details about the new team version of their NRB-3 1/8th scale buggy, called the NRB-3R. Set to be released in June, the car is sold with a number of option parts as standard to strengthen and improve performance. Some of the new parts include a new chassis, big bore shock absorbers, new front shock tower, new engine mount, aluminum steering blocks, uprights and suspension brackets as well as a number of different anti-roll bars. As a neat addition the car is supplied in a handy NB-3R branded carry case.
Source: Nanda [nandaracing.com]
Robitronic have released this 5200mAh 7.4V 25C LiPo pack which is aimed at the competition market and will fit in most touring cars. As is normal with racing packs, it is supplied in a protective hard case and is also pre mounted with a balancer port and Tamiya style plug.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
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You can now view the latest video from RC TV Live in the player above. The Buzz about brushless rotor numbers and the new 200MM on-road pan cars – RCTV shows and reviews the all the brand new 10th scale ‘Shock Wave’ from IRS Racing (a pan car oval racecar) – an interview with Dave Irrgang from IRS – Mike shows some tips and tricks on truing foam tires – We look back at some old RC magazines and see some of the past (including a Dale Earnhardt RC car) – a little retro video of the Tamiya Lunchbox (wow the 70’s disco music rocks) – awesome race footage from the Speedway Spectacular in the infield at Daytona Speedway and the Roar Carpet Oval Nationals from Clearwater, Florida, with racing, interviews, fun and more – Adrian from BMI talks about their 200mm pan road car – and of course some shocking video of RCTV’s Jessica!
Source: RC TV Live [rctvlive.com]
DE Racing, the new company we wrote about in March, that makes unique rear skid plates that protect your expensive 1/8 scale buggy or truggy chassis have added a new manufacturer to their range. Now available for the Hobao/OFNA Hyper 8 & 8.5, these U.S. made items wear like aluminum but at a fraction of the cost and weight and are ultra thin, eliminating the need for longer screws.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
More new tires from JConcepts, this time for 1/8th scale buggies. Called the Hit Men, the unique pyramid lug design combined with sticky compounds like yellow and blue allow the flexibility necessary to compete on a multitude of the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. They are a special breed, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Incorporating a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition, they excel in new condition on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions, while worn they excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed.
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