Axial Racing have released a comprehensive range of clutch bells that are suitable for many different applications. Made from hardened steel and coming with the bearings included they are vented for lighter weight and to cool the clutch, this also allows for less rotating mass and better efficiency of the clutch. They are available now, in all teeth numbers from 12T to 22T.
Source: Axial [axialracing.com]
The guys at Upgrade RC are continuing to look around their pit table and think of things to customize and have now come up with these rather cool looking skins to personalize the Upgrade RC pit mat. As with the other Upgrade RC / RCID Custom products we have covered, this pit mat skin is available in a number of designs and can be customized with brand logos and your name and i think it looks really cool.
Source: RCID Custom [rcidcustom.com]
Pro Line have extended their pre mounted range of off road buggy tires to include the very popular M2 Crime Fighter and M2 Bow Tie tires. Coming pre glued on yellow Velocity wheels, it ensures you have more time for tuning your car and spend less time doing tire prep. All tires come with Pro Line insert and are also available mounted on white Velocity wheels.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Protoform have released the successor to their race winning DNA 190mm body that has done so well on carpet since it was released. The new body is designed specifically for rubber tire applications. Significant changes were made to optimize the stability and grip levels of this body because of the unique characteristics of rubber tires on carpet and paved tracks. The signature DNA look remains, but the fenders now offer more clearance for 64mm diameter tires and the aero package is more aggressive.
Source: Protoform [pro-lineracing.com/protoform]
Kyosho have announced the release of their new 2D Racing clutch which has been developed for high level competition and modern high revving engines. Made to fit their 1/10th scale 200mm chassis’ it seems to be just an upgrade in materials used over the original version, with benefits being to clutch consistency and durability.
A new nickel-plated lightweight flywheel has a smooth, polished surface that allows the clutch flyweights to move smoothly and consistently. The red clutch shoe is the same high-grip material used in the 1:8 Evolva, which provides strong engagement with less slip, which reduces heat.
Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.net]
As expected, Xray have announced their Truggy to follow the trend of almost all 1/8th scale buggy manufacturers in releasing a car for this growing class. Not much else is known about the truggy, other than it being most definitely based on the XB8 but with the usual truggy updates such as longer wishbones, driveshafts and perhaps a different chassis plate. More details will be known when it is shown at the Nurnberg Toy fair next month. It should be a busy fair for Xray with the official unveiling of the NT1 also expected at the show.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Last weekends Florida State series race held at the Ft Myers track, dubbed the Winternats Warm up race, was won by the all new Xray NT1. Making its debut in the hands of Xray team drivers Barry Baker and Ralph Burch, the car went on to win the regional race in the hands of Baker.
After successful long term tests by XRAY factory team drivers from Europe and USA at the XRAY’s private racing tracks the NT1 has confirmed its best performance and racing pedigree just at its first race. NT1 – the art of performance.
A good start for the NT1, but we will have to wait to see it compete on the big stage before we see the true potential of this car.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Makers of all things bling, 3 Racing have released these new hardened aluminum pinion gears for the Mugen MTX4 and the Kyosho V-one series. Available in all the expected teeth numbers for both 1st and 2nd gears, the Mugen versions are grey whilst the Kyosho versions come in blue. Not much else to know except they are available now.
Source: 3 Racing [3racing.com.hk]
