June 13, 2007

Robitronic Clutch Shoe tool

Robitronic Clutch Shoe tool

Robitronic continue to expand their tool range with the introduction of this clutch shoe tool which makes the installation and removal of clutches on engines much easier. Place the clutch shoe and spring on the flywheel pin and press the Clutch Shoe Tool onto the engine shaft. Rotate the tool between the clutch spring and fly wheel nut and press (assembly) or pull (remove) the shoes on the flywheel. Works with 2, 3 and 4-shoe clutches.

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June 12, 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:

> Up close and personal with the Crono RS03 of Jerome Sartel – Link [rcmag.com]
> Xray have a report from last weekends Euro B Championships – Link [teamxray.com]
> Results from round 2 of the Chilean National Championship – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Report from the RRCi series round 2 – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Race report from the Citrarasa Race in Malaysia – Link [teamxray.com]
> The Serpent F180 of Glyn Beal – Link [serpent.com]
> Australian racer Steven Drygalla leaves Himoto – Link [rubeduderc.com]


June 12, 2007

Majestic RC 8ight body

Majestic RC 8ight body

Texas based body shell manufacturer Majestic RC have released this, their latest creation, for the Losi 8ight. Suitable for both the standard 8ight and the RTR version, this body features revised styling, is made from .060 thickness polycarbonate and comes with overspray protection.

Source: Majestic RC [majesticrc.com] via Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]


June 12, 2007

KM Products Lightweight front axle

KM Products V-One RRR Lightweight front axle

KM products have released this new lightweight front solid axle for use on the Kyosho range of 200mm cars. Not only is this new axle super light but its also very strong and it is designed in such a way that the drive cups, which are held in place by pins, to be easily replaced when worn eliminating the need to replace the entire axle. This axle is suitable for the Kyosho V-One RRR Evo, V-One RRR and V-One SIII.

Source: RCP Works [rcpworks.com]


June 12, 2007

Team Magic G4S GTP & Lola RTR

Team Magic G4S GTP & Lola RTR

Team Magic have announced that they have released their European Championship winning G4S chassis as a RTR package in both a Lola and GTP guise. Only previously available with a sedan body these RTR’s include a quality Futaba radio control system as well as a race inspired, aerodynamic, Lola or GTP body shell for more stability at higher speeds, and also come with Team Magic’s quick release wheel system.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]


June 12, 2007

HB Cyclone D4 Wheel Hub, Springs & One-way

HB Cyclone D4 Wheel Hub

Hot Bodies Europe have today released information about 3 new products for their Cyclone D4 4wd electric buggy, all of which we have shown you back in April, but only now do we have the full product information. First up are these steel wheel hubs to enable you to mount Losi 4wd front wheels to the Cyclone D4, so you can re-use tyre and wheel sets you may already have to make the transition to the D4 easier. Next up are new shock spring sets for the D4 that are matched and have had the ends of each spring ground flat for consistent performance left and right. Also released today is the center one-way shaft which drives the front diff when on-power, but allows the diff to rotate independently of the drivetrain when the car is off-power.

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June 11, 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:

> Option team release Adjustable front suspension plate for Losi 8ight – Link [buggy-sport.info]
> RB Products report from the European B Championship – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Mirage Racing have a report from the Cotswolds National – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Sanwa publish a PDF from Shizuoka containing new products – Link [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]
> CML have a report from the latest UK Buggy National – Link [cmldistribution.com]
> Team Azarashi release chassis guard adhesive sheet – Link [team-azarashi.com]


June 11, 2007

CEN Racing release the MG10 & MG16

CEN Racing release the MG10TR

CEN Racing have been in touch to let us know that their new MG10MT and MG10TR will go on sale on the 12th of June. These 4WD stadium truck and truggy (above) are true performers perfect for track racing and backyard bashing and are both 4wd which is faster, easier to drive and more competitive than the current 2wd’s in this class. Also released tomorrow is the MG16 1/12 nitro monster truck, aka the Mini G-Unit, this little 12th scale is powered by a 2.5cc engine and using its full time 4 wheel drive the MG16 can reach speed of 45kph.

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