August 20, 2007

Trion Cooling fan LiPo Pack

Trion Cooling fan LiPo Pack

Japanese company Trion have released this micro miniature one cell LiPo pack for powering your cars cooling fan. Normally one would use the power from their receiver pack or the cars power source to drive the fan which took essential power away from their main purposes so that is why this product was created. This lightweight 200MAh packs is wired in such a way that it is easy to connect into your car and the cell itself contains an overcharge and overdischarge protection system.

Source: Trion [team-trion.com]


August 20, 2007

All Mod MSS 28 Heavy-Load clutch

All Mod MSS 28 Heavy-Load clutch

New from German after market brand All Mods, is this heavy duty high performance clutch system for use in truggies, called the MSS 28 Heavy Load. This 3 pin system has been race proven in its buggy form and has now been strengthened and optimised for use in this bigger class. The system uses spring loaded fly weights, which are available in aluminium or carbon, and the way that the whole system is mounted to the flywheel ensures consistent hassle free performance. Also released for use with this clutch system is 3 optional 28mm diameter clutch bells that are available in 13T, 14T & 15T.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]


August 20, 2007

Xray NT1 Racing shock springs

Xray NT1 Racing shock springs

New from Xray, and the result of extensive testing and racing experience, are these optional racing shock springs for the NT1 200mm. Designed and precision-crafted to have a unique spring characteristic, these new spring sets give you an optimum range of choices to fine tune your car. Each set of front springs (shorter) is individually measured, controlled, inspected and matched to provide equal damping characteristics.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


August 20, 2007

Jammin CRT X2 truggy

Jammin CRT X2 truggy

RC Car Action managed to get some up close pictures of the new prototype truggy from Jammin, unofficially called the CRT X2. The new car features large bore shocks, will use larger diameter wheels, has the heavy parts of the car more centrally positioned, has a new chassis and other new changes. This car belongs to Chad Bradley and it was his team mate Taylor James, with the same car, that took the truggy class win at last weekends ROAR 1/8th truggy Nationals held at the Farm 2 track in Charlotte, N.Carolina.

Click here for under the body photos… content


August 19, 2007

Ansmann pre painted body shells

Ansmann pre painted body shells

Japanese Ansmann importers, Powers International, have begun selling the new range of pre painted 1/8th scale buggy shells. Available in a variety of different colour schemes they have been made to suit the Kyosho Inferno MP777. Ansmann also have a complete range of pre painted touring car shells available too.

Source: Powers International [powers-international.com]


August 19, 2007

Much More battery packs

Much More battery packs

Much More have extended their range of general purpose NiMH battery packs with the release of a number of different formats to suit various different requirements. First up are the 7.2V Power Sport packs that come in both 2200MAh and 2800MAh while also released is a Sport Stick pack that is also 7.2V but is 3800MAh. For longer run times Much More have also introduced their 4500 Select 6 Cell pack that can be used in cars as well as starter boxes and other high power applications. Finally from the Korean company are 2 new receiver packs, one 1500MAh 6V flat pack for use in gas on road cars and a Hump configured packo of the same cells for use in off road gas cars.

Click more to see the other packs… content


August 19, 2007

Robitronic Mantis TXS truggy

Robitronic Mantis TXS truggy

Robitronic have released their new entry level 1/8th scale truggy, the Mantis TXS, which is based on the companys competition truggy, the Mantis. The TXS was designed to bring high performance to beginners and racers and comes pre-built as RTR with the only thing needed are batteries for your radio and car, as well as fuel.

Click here for the full product details… content


August 19, 2007

Xray XT8 Wheel Stickers

Xray XT8 Wheel Stickers

Xray have released more decal sets for their off road cars with the release of these rather funky looking wheel decals for the XT8 truggy. These full-colour graphic sets for XT8 dish wheels makes a bright, bold visual statement, setting your car apart from the crowd. Made from tough, self-adhesive vinyl for easy application and long wear, the stickers are die-cut so you just have to peel off the sticker and apply to the wheels. Available in various luminous colors.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]