June 4, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC Round-up

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

> Sweet new blue anodised aluminium servo saver – Link [Team Hybrid]
> Ark introduce blue and black motor brush hood alignment tool – Link [ark-inc.jp]
> Ofna awarded title sponsorship of 2008 IFMAR 1/8th off road Worlds – Link [ofna.com]
> Jeremy Kortz extends his sponorship deal with OFNA into 2009 – Link [ofna.com]
> Elliot Boots flies with RB-S7 – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Rody Roem wins Mach, Heemstede 40+ race – Link [rbproducts.com]


June 4, 2007

CS Electronic pre mounted Rubber tires

CS Electronic pre mounted Rubber tires

CS Electronic, the people that brought us the digital tweak board, have announced the release of a new range of pre glued rubber tires. Suitable for electric touring cars these new rubber tires comes in 22, 27, 30 and 35 shores and with the exception of the 22 shore, all work on both outdoor as well as carpet surfaces and all come pre glued on these white disc wheels.

Source: RC World [rcworld.ch]


June 4, 2007

Gio Racing LPC Clutch

Gio Racing LPC Clutch

German company Gio Racing, set up by Italian Giovanni Petrocelli, have released this new LPC Clutch which is suitable for both the Motonica and Mugen chassis’. Moving away from heavy steel parts Gio Racing have made the LPC clutch from exotic materials such as titanium, magnesium and ergal which mean the clutch is more responsive thanks to its lighter weight, yet is very durable as was proven at the recent Wiesbaden 3 hours that was one by Robert Will using this very same clutch system. The full set costs EUR100 and every clutch is made to order so if you want one expect to wait a short while after ordering to finally receive it.

Click here to see more pictures from the clutch.

Source: Gio Racing [gio-extreme.com]


June 4, 2007

TCS Cooling system for Brushless

TCS Cooling system for Brushless

Just last week we wrote about the TCS cooling system that uses liquid as a means to keep your cars electronics cool. Now today we see that a version for brushless systems has been developed that now not only cools the motor, as in the original version, but also comes with a cooling plate that attaches itself to your BL speed controller. According to tests made on the original system it does work but at the expense of some, but not much, weight and also i am not sure if such a cooling system is legal for racing, but with more and more expensive equipment melting on race day perhaps it would be worth considering such a system.

Click here for an installation picture… content


June 4, 2007

Kawahara PRO chassis plate for MRX4-R

Kawahara PRO chassis plate for MRX4-R

Back in February we showed you some CAD images of the new optional chassis plate made by Kawahara for the Mugen MRX4-R. This 5mm chassis plate is now available for sale and, similar to the optional Serpent chassis plates, features carbon inserts to enable you to stiffen or soften up the chassis plate. Furthermore the chassis comes with 3 different weights of 10, 18 and 26 grams to allow you to meet minimum weight requirements while for perfect setup it also comes with front and rear setting blocks that fit into the corresponding holes in the chassis.

Source: JP Racing [jpracing.com]


June 4, 2007

Team Tools from Fastrax

Team Tools from Fastrax

We’ve written about Fastrax before when they released their new range of starter boxes at the end of March and now CML distribution have been in touch to let us know about their new range of Team Tools. Adding to their current line up of tools comes some new hex drivers, screw drivers, nut wrenches, reamers and more, all tools featuring ground steel hard tips and shafts, machined aluminium, anodized, lightweight handles with knurled finish and sport machine cut identification rings on the handles for easy identification.

Click here to see the new additions to the range… content


June 3, 2007

Thrax Truggy tires by Xray

Thrax Truggy tires by Xray

Xray have updated their website with the lastest spare parts for their XT8 truggy among which are these Thrax truggy tires. These low-profile truggy tires ensure high traction and high speed while the large sidewalls are designed for more controllable and consistent side bite. The tires are made from soft compound to generate sufficient grip in most racing conditions. Xray have also released truggy wheels and inserts that can be bought seperately or as a pair with the tires.

Click here to see the tires and wheels… content


June 1, 2007

Kyosho Spada 09 – Feature list

Kyosho Spada 09

We first showed the new Spada 09 back in April when Kyosho released a CAD image of this new project, with the first real product picture shown about a month later, just before it was officially shown at the Shizuoka Hobby show last month. Now, through Kyosho France we have a full feature list from this new car and also CAD images showing how the front and rear suspension works, with the rear suspension being an innovative new type that allows the axle bearings to float within the rear bearing blocks.

Click here for the suspension pictures and also the full feature list… content