August 4, 2007

KM Racing NT1 option parts

KM Racing NT1 option parts

KM Racing have released a number of new optional parts for the Xray NT1 that have been developed by 2006 IFMAR Pre-World Champion Mr. Hung Cheung Hang. Beginning with this front shock tower, which has been made from 4mm carbon fibre, this ultra strong piece features 4 shock mount options for setup fine tuning and as with the other parts is a direct replacement for the standard Xray piece. Next up is a new rear shock tower, which sports 7 shock mounting holes and has also been made stronger through the use of 4mm carbon. Yet another tuning part is this rear camber plate that has 6 upper linkage mount points and has been made from 2.5mm carbon fibre. And finally, just for bling, is this great looking front upper bumper plate which has been machined from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre.

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August 3, 2007

H-Energy Select 4300 cells

H-Energy Select 4300 cells

Powers International of Japan have released yet another new type of cell, the 2nd this week, with the release of these H-Energy Select 4300MAh competition matched MiMh cells. Similar to the GP4600 cells, in that they have been worked by Masaaki Hirosaka, they provide the user with lots punch with good endurance and are JMRCA recognised. Sold in packs of 6 with battery bars, or in a pack of 24 without.

Source: Powers Int [powers-international.com]


August 3, 2007

Xray NT1 Graphite PT Bracket

Xray NT1 Graphite PT Bracket

The trickle of option parts for the Xray NT1 continues with the publication on their website of this graphite transponder bracket. Smart and functional design, this personal transponder mounting plate is made from premium-quality carbon fiber and it includes the necessary mounting hardware for easy attachment to NT1 radio plate.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


August 3, 2007

RB Products Pit Box

RB Products Pit Box

RB Products have announced the return of their famous pit box, the perfect companion for mechanics to bring their stuff to the pits. The box provides a space for the RB Fuel Gun, fuel bottle, starter box and screw drivers and this 2007 version is a limited edition type with the RB logo cut out of the end plate. The whole thing is delivered unassembled in a handy hard wearing bag.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]


August 2, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Novarossi GP attracts Drake and Truhe from Team Losi – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> New B-Brake system of SLD Racing – Link [buggy-sport.info]
> Atsushi Hara 2nd at Hot Rods Shootout with X-6 – Link [radiocontrolzone.com]
> Serpent TQ Euros. 960 best represented car in the Final – Link [serpent.com]
> New Tamiya Racing Factory website – Link [tamiya.com]
> Xray brothers have best result of the season, so far – Link [mirageracing.com]


August 2, 2007

Much More Docking Station

Much More Docking Station

Much More have announced the release of this Docking Station for use with the companys Silent Charger and Silent Charger Platinum, and can also be connected to other chargers using a connecter. The unit allows enables the ability to connect mulitple cables to charge various objects such as receiver packs, transmitters, glow plug connectors and basically everything that needs charging, or discharging, other than car packs. Available in August.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]


August 2, 2007

Trinity Phatt Cooling head

Trinity Phatt Cooling head

More news from Trinity, this time its the release of their new ‘Phatt’ cooling head that we showed you a ‘spy shot‘ from last week. Machined from billet aluminum, this large cooling head is suitable for the Drake Platinum, Picco and OS .21 racing engines and is used by Adam Drake and the rest of the Trinity Nitro Team. Due to its design and construction, the cooling head works more efficiently at lowering the engine temperature compared to standard heads.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]


August 2, 2007

Trinity Balanced Charger for LiPo Packs

Trinity Balanced Charger for LiPo Packs

Trinity have released a new balanced charger for use with your 2 and 3 cell Li-Po hobby battery packs. Operated using AC mains supply, this balance charger monitors and charges each cell individually so there is no possibility of one of the cells being overcharged. Simple to operate, just plug it in and it can charge 2 cells (7.4 volts) or 3 cells (11.1 volt) at 0.75A.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]