December 26, 2007

Ray Wood to cover the Winternats

Ray Wood confirmed to cover the Winternats

After being present at the 2004 & 2006 events, top RC video producer Ray Wood will be travelling from Sydney to Florida to capture the World famous Florida Winternats race in Febuary 2008. This has only been made possible thanks to Richard Siriano of Brooklyn Hobbies, the DVD’s main sponsor. This track is a real car killer and everyone who races there knows there is no absolutely no room for error with spectacular racing from many top International drivers. Expect the DVD to be released around mid March 2008 in supporting hobby shops or online at www.raywoodrcvideos.com

Source: Ray Woods [raywoodrcvideos.com]


December 26, 2007

Team Losi decal sheets

Team Losi decal sheets

Team Losi have released a number of branded promotional decal sheets for body shell, as well as for general use. Sold in 3 seperate sheets, 2 of them contain Team Losi branding with one for bodies while the second is for on your pit box. The 3rd sheet sports the Nitrotane fuel brand name and is suitable for use on body shells.

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December 24, 2007

K-Factory G4 option parts

K-Factory G4 option parts

More new products from K-Factory with the release of a number of new items for the Team Magic G4. Starting with the release of a full set of new belts for the front, rear and side of the G4, these ZF belts are super low friction and use a unique construction method to form the teeth, so the belt won’t break easily and lasts longer. Also new for the G4 are a set of 3 aluminium Ackermann plates that not only give you extra adjustment options but also increase the strength around pivot ball mount in the event of an impact.

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December 24, 2007

Lunsford RC8 Titanium turnbuckle kit

Lunsford RC8 Titanium turnbuckle kit

New from Lunsford Racing are these adjustable titanium turnbuckles for the Associated RC8. Sold in a pack of 6 pieces they sport left and right threads and the set includes four 38mm trackrods and two 42mm trackrods. Available in January.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]


December 24, 2007

K-Factory Rear Hinge pin mount

K-Factory Rear Hinge pin mount

For the Team Magic E4, K-Factory have released this aluminum rear hinge pin mount. Using offset plastic inserts you can easily and quickly set the rear inboard toe in between 1 and 2 degrees depending on the way you place the plastic insert. The hinge pin mount has been CNC-machined from high quality 7075 aluminum and sports the K Factory logo etched on the aluminum surface.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]


December 24, 2007

KM Racing Big Foot wrench V2

KM Racing Big Foot wrench V2

KM Racing have released this Big Foot wrench which contains a number of useful nut spinners with a long reach. Made from red anodised aluminium and sporting the KM Racing logo, as well as the different sizes, the wrench contains a 5mm, 9mm, 17mm and 23mm sized heads.

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December 23, 2007

Team Magic M1B Turbo US Edition

Team Magic M1B Turbo US Edition

Following on from the release of the updated Turbo version of the M1B buggy from Team Magic, the Taiwanese company have announced the release of a US edition of the car to help it break into the Amercian market. New features include updated front and rear gearbox, steering block carrier, fuel tank, new bevel gears, strenghtened whishbones and the inclusion of lots of K-Factory parts as standard.

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December 22, 2007

Reedy Flash Modified motors

Reedy Flash Modified motors

Reedy have announced that the powerful Flash modified motor has been re-invented with updated materials and new winds suitable for today’s hottest R/C vehicles. Drifting and rock crawling require the right power band for precise drivability – and Reedy delivers! A new 19T motor is perfect for hardcore drifters while a 55T rock crawling motor guides you to the top of the course with precision control. The original range of winds suitable for 1/10 buggies, trucks, and touring cars are still available. Because these economically priced machine-wound motors are based on high quality championship winning components, they are the perfect alternative to higher priced hand wound and brushless modified motors. The components and construction of the Flash make it perfect for competition or as a powerful update for your RTR.

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