CSO have released the rear stiffening brace for the Xray NT1 200mm chassis. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, it has been further hard coated for extra durability. The brace mounts on the gearbox side of he car, between the radio plate mounting bracket and the right 2-speed shaft mounting block, and prevents any flex occurring in this area of the car.
Click here to see the brace mounted
Russian RC club RC Moscow have announced the creation of the new Russian Touring series. Consisting of 10 races, the winners in Pro Stock and Modified classes will be awarded tickets to one of the ETS races next year. Created to promote RC racing in Russia and help talented drivers to participate in famous European races and develop their driving skills, the first race will take place in Moscow on the 8th – 9th of May. The control tires for the event will be supplied by Xenon, while Speed Passion will be the Pro Stock motor supplier. International playboy Toni Rheinard from Toni Sport will be in attendance at round 1 of the series to offer technical support.
For details of the track location and rules go here or you can contact organizers via e-mail (art-lopukhin@mtu-net.ru).
Roche have released these titanium coated suspension pins for the Yokomo BD5. Made from a hard stainless steel material will provide smoother and lower friction to the arm movement. Each pin will also be engraved to let the user easily identify the length of the pin. Available in 3 versions, there is the 42mm front inner hinge pin, the 45mm rear inner hinge pin and the 45mm outer hinge pin. Available in mid May.
Source: Roche [roche.hk]
Edam have announced the release of this new Mitsubishi Evo X style (really?) 1/10th 200mm body shell. A completely brand new design, it has been created with air flow dynamic formulas, which means it will bring perfect down force to make the car super stable together with fantastic handling.
View another image of the shell here
DnM Tech have released this new chassis plate for the Xray NT1 2010 version. Made from high quality 3.17mm thick aerospace grade 7075-T6 aluminium, it has been hard coated for longer life. A precise fit to prevent chassis tweak, it comes supplied with DnM high quality chrome screws for the bottom of the chassis.
Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
Italian company Hot Race Tyres have signed front running Swiss driver Shasa Lackner to run their tires in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale for the 2010 season. The Motonica driver, who just signed for Team Magic in 1/10th scale, used the tires to great success, winning the opening round of the Swiss 1/8th scale Nationals in Lostallo last weekend.
LMI Racing have announced a deal with current European 200mm Champion Dirk Wischnewski. The deal will see the German company supply the Xray team driver with LMI, Team Titan & 3 Racing parts as well as the new Blitz body shells.
Source: LMI [lmiracing.com]
CS Factory have introduced their new line of 1/12th scale tires that come supplied pre glued on new Serpent rims which are EFRA and DMC legal. Another advantage of these new pre mounts is that the wheel is super light and stiff thus allowing higher corners speeds. Available in 40, 38 & 36 shore fronts and 36, 32 & X2 rears, they come pre trued to a race ready diameter.
Source: CS [cs-shop.de]
