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July 22, 2011

T-Work’s Racing aluminium washers

T-Work’s Racing got in touch to tell us about their full range of 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm bore aluminium washers. Available in Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Purple, Orange and Silver colour the parts are made to perfectly match with your car’s overall styling and come as countersink washer, hex socket cap washer, hex socket button head washer and counter large diameter washer in packs of four or ten pieces and 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm and 5.0mm height. Ideal also for all setup and adjustment applications.

Source: T-Work’s Racing [rc-tworks.com]

July 22, 2011

Mugen MRX5 WC Limited Edition

To celebrate the winning of their latest World Title, Mugen Seiki have announced the release of the MRX5 WC Limited Edition. Only 180 kits will be available around the globe and the future owners will have the chance to get this exclusive kit, DNA of European & World Champion’s Robert Pietsch winning car. This World Edition kit features the latest and finest parts used at this in Florida such as the new clutch system and new lightweight front axles. And to bring out the true potential of this car, it comes also supplied with steel engine mounts, brass battery holder and radio tray holder all made in Germany. The chassis plates will be numbered and it comes with a certificate when it goes on sale from the end of July.

View the different included parts here

July 21, 2011

Team Durango pit mat

Team Durango offer their popular pit mat in two new colours. The mat with dimensions of 620 x 420mm is suitable for both 1/8 and 1/10 scale cars and now available also in red and tungsten colours. Featuring recessed sections to stop items such as tools and parts rolling off your work area it is made from a tough rubber material that gives a hard wearing and easy to clean work surface. The pit mat also features a large magnet in the recessed section at the front of the pit mat that will securely hold on to screws, nuts and other items that you don’t want to roll off your table when working on your car.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

July 21, 2011

Capricorn LAB-C01 clutch parts

Capricorn release a new special clutch bell and black clutch shoe for the LAC-C01 on-road chassis. The clutch bell is inspired by Capricorn’s 1/8 scale design and machined form Ergal, giving more bottom end power in combination with the new black clutch shoe. The new material also offers better durability for real long life characteristics.

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July 21, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 aluminium spring retainers

Arrowmax have released this shock spring retainers for Xray RX8. Made from aluminium they are strategically milled out to make for light weight. Designed as a direct replacement the retainers are meant to be stronger and offer an even more precise spring support.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

July 21, 2011

Nogueira & Coelho win Portuguese on-road nationals Rd4

Ricardo Nogueira and Bruno Coelho won the recent fourth round of the Portuguese on-road nationals in 1/8 scale and 1/10 scale 200mm respectively. Bruno TQ’ed both classes but it was Ricardo Nogueira (Serpent/Novarossi) who won 1/8 scale after Mugen driver Bruno hit engine problems with 10 minutes to go. This helped Ricardo Costa (Mugen Seiki/Novarossi) to claim the second place with Coelho in third place.

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July 21, 2011

Team C Racing diff oil bag

Team C Racing release a dedicated bag for differential and shock oil bottles. Made from black fabric material and sporting red edges, the bag can hold up to 12 standard size oil bottles which are secured by elastic bands inside the 25 x 14 x 9cm measuring bag.

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July 21, 2011

Capricorn 1/8 scale wheels

Capricorn introduce a new super light 1/8 scale on-road wheel. The rims show a 30 percent stiffer structure compared to other wheels on the market and very low weight with the carbon rear wheels weight 28g and the front wheels weight 13.2g. The light versions weight only 23g/11.2g with both are usable with 23.8mm pins to ensure the best possible contact surface and self alignment.

Click here to view the rear wheels