Much More, the accessories specialists, have released more details about their latest product, the Power Truer, that was first shown at the TITC in February. Powered by a 12V power source, the Power Truer is a simple tool with one switch that spins your rubber tires, allowing you to sand them and as always from Much More it will be made available in Black, Moore Purple and Rheinard Blue. Expect them to be on sale in mid April.
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Back in the start of February we brought you some specs and information about the new TA05-R, dual belt driven touring car. Well today Tamiya announced today that the car will be available on the 7th of April and along with that released more information about this car as well as a few more close up pictures. As we have already written about the cars features we have decided to just show you the pictures instead.
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At this weekends RCX show in Pomona, California, Team Losi had their new fuel gun on display and RC Car Action go this shot and some information on it. The fuel gun features an extended tip, extra-large fill ports for more flow and multiple vent ports for high speed fills as well as an easy to hold ergonomic design.
Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]
Following on from last months column by Juraj Hudy, comes the second part of this great insight into the development of Xrays new gas touring car, the NT1. In this part Juraj talks us through the pre production and testing phase of the car as well as highlighting the problems and the solutions to some problems that arose in testing.
With the new geometry on the suspension arms, the geometry of the steering blocks and rear uprights had to be modified too, which again required modifications to the moulds. With the changed geometry the roll center positions on the rear roll center bridge also had to be modified so after testing several different roll center positions we came up with the optimal positions.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
More new stuff from Axial Racing, this time its some new tools, with the release of this nice green anodised, machined billet aluminum, flywheel remover. Designed to fit most flywheels it allows you to easily pull the flywheel from your engine without causing any damage to the flywheel or end of the shaft. Also officially released by Axial Racing is their new set of hex driver that we showed a while back, color coded and laser etched for easier identification, these tools were designed to be easier to use than most. The handles were ergonomically designed to fit in your hand better and provide grip even when your hands are slick from oil and grease.
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Axial Racing have announced the release of their 28RR Spec 1 Engine that is suitable for truggies and monster trucks. The 28RR is designed to rev higher while still maintaining superior levels of torque and the rather nice cooling head helps to lower center of gravity as well as increase cooling capacity.
The 28RR Spec 1 is a .28 cubic inch big block engine featuring a machined cast aluminum heat-sink head for extra cooling, dual bushing aluminum connecting rod, true ABC chrome sleeve construction for durability, and a three needle 9.0mm slide carburetor (including 8.0 & 8.5mm optional venturi’s) with a composite body for better performance at higher temperatures. The carburetor features a factory re-set line on the high speed needle, and flush needles making re-setting, to baseline factory specifications, quick and easy.
Source: Axial Racing [axialracing.com]
Just a quick word to say that HPI Japan have announced that the long awaited Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 4wd buggy will be shipping in April, so expect to see in your local hobby shop or online store in the next couple of weeks. As well as announcing the cars release HPI Japan have also shipped some optionals for the D4 like a 1.2mm anti-roll bar instead of the kit 1.4mm, a high downforce wing and a front one-way axle.
Source: HPI Japan [hpiracing.co.jp]
Serpent today released these WOS steering blocks set for the Serpent 960 that contains 2 steering blocks, bearing eccenters, ceramic bearings, spacers and nylon pivot ball nuts. Featuring a different offset to the standard kit versions, the blocks can be used in 2 different configurations by swapping the side of the car they are mounted on. These changes, depending on the side the steering blocks are used on, will either give you more turn in on corner entry, or more on power steering at corner exit. The included eccenters ensure that the axle is raised higher than centre line, which enhances the effect caused by this new configuration.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
