Our site sponsors, AKA, have been in touch to let us know that their new company website has gone live. Featuring details about their current range of buggy tires, the site features news and information about the brand, with further details expected to be added in the near future.
Check out the AKA website here or click on the AKA banner on the left of this site.
Losi have announced the release this Eclipse Nats Pack, which includes four 1/8-scale Eclipse buggy tires, without foam, in Losi’s exclusive red racing compound. These tires fit all 1/8-scale buggies and have a specialized tread pattern that maintains incredible grip on a variety of track surfaces.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Some more new option parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these authentic Xray front and rear aluminium chassis braces. CNC-machined from 5mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for extra durability and long life, they have an ultra-rigid design for unsurpassed strength.
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I always associated Haynes Manuals with something you buy when you want to restore a classic car or fix your worn out Renault 5, but it seems they are branching out and this new Radio Control Car Manual may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Written by Matt Benfield, editor of Radio Control Car Racer magazine, this hardback book contains 176 pages of useful information as well as 250 colour illustrations.
Driving radio-control cars is an enjoyable hobby and also a competitive sport, but the vast range of different types of models now available can prove confusing for those new to the scene. This extensively illustrated book starts by providing all the information needed to choose the right model, and goes on to present advice on how to build kits as well as driving techniques, maintenance, modifying, set-up and the various different classes of racing. Essential reading for those contemplating buying their first model and for those already involved in the scene looking to progress to the next level.
Source: Haynes [haynes.co.uk]
New South Korean custom RC design company Craft RC have been in touch to tell us about their latest product skins. Designed for the Futaba 3PK, which will be released this weekend, the skin is of the highest quality and is available in Thunder blue or Thunder red.
Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]
Hong Nor are pleased to introduce their latest product, these new aluminium clutch shoes. Similar to those released last week by Jammin, these shoes are made from a special alloy that has been CNC machined, making them lightweight an so improving throttle response. The special alloy contains 10% silicon material that not only increase’s the clutch grip but also provides long lasting low wear. Sold as a set of 3, they come supplied with 2 sets of 1.0mm and 1.1mm springs as well as shims. Suitable for the X1X-CR, X1-CR, X1-CR-FTE, X1-RTR, X1X-RTR, X1-CRT, X1X-CRT, X1X-RTR-CRT, X1-CRT-RTR, CRT.5, CRT.5-RTR and others.
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Team Associated is proud to bring to you the Factory Team RC8T, a 1/8th scale full-blown racing truggy based on the successful RC8 platform. Like the Factory Team RC8 buggy before it, the highly anticipated RC8T will raise the performance bar for 1:8th nitro truggies. Strength, durability, maximum corner speeds and rough track handling were the key design elements Area 51 worked into the RC8T. Drivers will experience unparalleled and effortless “pop” as they launch from the jumps. Landings will be plush beyond belief due to the enhanced suspension that other truggies can only dream of.
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Etang Power, makers of the E-Power cells have been in contact, to inform us about the release of 2 new cells. The new E-Power 4500 Sub C cell has an average voltage of 1.235V, before zapping, at 30A discharging rate and an IR of 1.6-1.8, also before zapping. The company are also claiming 540 seconds runtime at 30A discharge rate. Also new from the same company are some E-Power 1600 2/3A cell and an average voltage of 1.05-1.06V.
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