Kawada have released some spacers for the rear axle of their M300, and other 1/12th scales with 1/4″ (6.35mm) axles. Made from aluminium they are sold in a set of 12 with 4 of each size, 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm widths, and help adjust the rear track width of the car as shown in the picture above.
Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]
Edit RC have released these rather green but handy Connectable Parts Box for easy storage of all your small workbench parts. Ideal for shims, e-clips, washers, crystals, diff balls, screws, nuts, pivot balls, ball ends, body clips and much more. Each small box interconnects with other parts boxes so you can have any combination of required parts handy for multiple tasks. No need to remove box contents to re-organize, just detach the boxes and re-attach as needed. Each package contains six connected parts boxes.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
As seen on the team cars at the World Championships in Japan, Tamiya have released the 2nd version of the TRF501X body shell. Featuring more space around the electronics and motor, to aid cooling and allow more possible electronics layout options, this body was spotted on the Tamiya stand at the recent Tokyo Hobby show in Japan.
Source: Roche [roche.hk]
Xray have announced that their NT1 200mm platform will remain unchanged for the 2008 season but instead will be represent a better offer for customers. The 2008 car will now include a free pair of front CVD drive shafts to replace the standard front drive shafts. The included CVD drive shafts are made from high quality Hudy Spring Steel and provide smooth operation and unparalleled strength.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Merlin Racing fuels in Spain have announced that current Belgian 1/8th scale National Champion Robin D’Hondt has signed to use their products for the 2008 season. After an intensive test on the Roselare circuit, he was happy with the performance of the fuel and has decided to defend his National title using Merlin Fuel products. Despite his age Robin has achieved a lot on the track, winning the 2007 Belgian Championships as well as this years Benelux Cup and in 2006 he was a European Championship finalist in Oslo, Norway.
Source: Merlin [merlinfuel.com]
Hong Kong based Roche contacted us to let us know about their newest products for electric racers. First up are these golden motor connectors, suitable for brushless motors, that are gold plated for reduced resitance, offer more wiring options and allow you to easily remove the wires from your motor once in place. Also from Roche are super high silver L type battery bars which are 100% coated in special high quality silver and that offer lower resistance and more output power, sold in packs of 10.
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At the recent Tokyo Hobby Show in Japan, KO Propo showed off a number of new items on their stand and Hong Kong based company Roche was there to take pictures. First up, as you can see above, is the new 2.4GHz Spread Spektrum system, which is to be used in all their high end module based radios with the set coming complete with a miniature SS receiver. For Mini-Z fans KO have also got a 2.4GHz system in the works and this too was on display at the show. Also new on the KO Propo stand was a prototype Brushless speed controller shown connected to a Team Orion Vortex motor, but apart from what I can see in the pictures, I have no other details on this product.
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Team Titan have released this rather nifty rear wing set for their Blitz 1/8th scale on road body shells. The 2 wings, or trim strips, come pre-cut on a single piece of molded 1mm thick polycarbonate and essentially offer you 2 additional tuning aids for your car. The Type I wing is specially designed to give lots of down force, while Type II can reduce the turbulence from the engines INS-Box and cooling Head. Type I is perfect for use with the Blitz Lola 05 and Type II works great on the Lola 06 and many other body shells.
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