You might remember last week that we informed you about the new lightweight version of the Moore Speed Mazda 6 bodyshell. Well the diet seems to be spreading within Hot Bodies with the introduction of this new lightweight Dodge Stratus 190mm body shell, which like the other lightweight shells available are around 30 grams lighter than the standard versions.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> oOple has his complete report from the Buggy Euros now online – Link [oOple.com]
> Nanda podium finish at Sunshine Coast Cup Challenge – Link [buggy-sport.info]
> Pavidis and Hughes win Rd3 2007 SoCal Saturday Series – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Linus Thern wins the Swedish Buggy Nationals – Link [minioffroad.se]
> Announcement, Nitro Cross World Champs – Link [neo-buggy.net]
Japenese company, Take Off, have released the latest addition to their product range with the introduction of their new Xray T2 series screw set. Coming in a handy compartmented plastic box, the screws are made in 3 different variations – titanium, anodised titanium and anodised duraluminium. The anodised versions are sold in 8 different colours – silver, light blue, blue, purple, black, red, pink and gold.
Source: Take Off [takeoff.main.jp]
Much More have released these handy new tire stackers, sold under the companys Sweep tire brand, that work with all type of touring car wheels. Sold in sets of 3, enough to hold up to 12 wheels in total, they are available in black, blue and red and are just another handy way to keep sets of tires bunched together.
Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]
New from OCM Racing is this mat for your pit area allowing you to show your allegiance to OCM while keeping your work space in order. Made from hard wearing black material, similar to door mats, it features a tribal design in the lower corners along with the OCM Racing logo in the center.
Source: OCM Racing [ocmracing.com]
Novak have introduced this sintered 13mm tuning rotor that has been designed to alter the feel and experience of driving a Novak motor, and offers a new dimension of tunability. With a slightly larger diameter and improved magnetic material, the rotor can withstand a higher temperature threshold, improving its durability while also increasing the natural drag brake and opening up the motor’s gearing window to improve drivability. The Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor is compatible with the Novak Velociti-series, SS Pro-series brushless motors and any Novak 540-size brushless motors with an oversized front end bell bearing.
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KM Racing have released their latest product, this middle shaft mount for the Xray NT1 as developed by 2006 IFMAR Pre-World Champion Mr. Hung Cheung Hang. The new design enhances the strength of this part while preventing flex in this area of the car which is under a lot of pressure where the cars belts meet. This lightweight aluminium part also reduces vibrations and is designed with 2 muffler linkage holes to allow you to easily and optimally mount your exhaust system.
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Hyperdrive Racing have shown pictures of their new 1/12th scale chassis which is a T-plate car and features a thick carbon fibre chassis, which is heavily suited to carpet racing. The design of the rear of the car ensures that the latest brushless motors fit in with ease, so much so that they can be removed from or inserted into the car without taking off the rear block or even the wheel.
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