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December 12, 2011

FTW DEX210 carbon fibre steering rack kit

FTW Racing Components have introduced its carbon fibre steering rack kit for Team Durango’s new DEX210 buggy. The kit was developed in response to demand from racers for a robust alternative to the stock piece. Maintaining the stock dimensions and mounting locations it drastically improves the rigidity of the steering link for improved precision and durability. The kits includes the link and hardware necessary for a simple bolt-on installation. Like all FTW carbon fiber components, the steering rack is fabricated in the USA from high grade USA carbon fibre.

View the steering rack mounted here

December 12, 2011

Kyle McBride confirmed at Kyosho

News out of Australia is Kyle McBride, the wonder from down under, and one of the stars of the last 1/8th offroad Worlds in Pattaya has signed a two year deal with Japanese firm Kyosho. This year’s FEMCA champion has raced for Durango since the end of last year but started running the Inferno, with some success, when his contract ended a few months ago. Kyle and his father were competing last weekend in Japan at the Kyosho Masters and took a trip to the Kyosho headquarters to ink the deal. Relishing his new contract, Kyle said “I’m very excited to be on TKI, it’s a dream come true. Look out 2012!”

Image: Yasuo Takizawa

December 12, 2011

Bittydesign Force shell for THE Car

As seen during our race coverage at last Octobers Arena race in Italy, Bittydesign have released their Force shell for the JQ Products THE Car. Featuring a cab forward design, it has been developed to obtain better downforce and improve steering response in low speed turns. They also worked to obtain higher downforce at the rear of the body by adding winglets which also helps create more stability in high speed turns. The cab has been developed to use the original JQ air filter, regardless of whether the engine is placed in the front or rear position. Also available to complete the look, rear mud guards which are supplied clear so they can be painted to match your shell.

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December 12, 2011

Arrowmax aluminium & carbon setup board

Arrowmax have released their awesome new setup board suitable for 1/12 and 1/10 on road racing cars. Measuring 420mm length and 290mm width and 8mm thick its special design sees a CNC machined 7075 aluminium honeycomb and frame edge, which drastically lightens the board to 350 grams yet remains stiff and flat. Installed on the top is carbon surface while the opposite side features a clear lexan board and depending on the clients requirements you can have your logo or name put onto the graphite. This product is pre-order only so visit the website for more details.

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December 12, 2011

Intech Racing BR-5 Evo 5mm longer chassis

Intech Racing have introduced two new option parts for the BR-5 Evo, a CNC machined 5mm lengthened chassis & 105mm rear center drive shaft. With the new longer 7075 aluminium chassis, the weight distribution of the buggy will now be 50%/50% between the front and rear, which helps the rough track handling better than ever. The new 105mm rear centre drive shaft is necessary for the new longer chassis.

View the centre drive shaft here

December 12, 2011

Reflex Racing SC10 4×4 saddle pack conversion & top deck

Reflex Racing have released a Saddle pack conversion for the SC10 4×4, which has been optimized to add weight and strengthen the chassis of your truck. It features 2 battery brackets which are made out of durable brass to provide weight (1.2 oz each) at the lowest part of the chassis a 2.5mm carbon fibre battery hold down with integrated holes for longitudinal bracing and 4 aluminium posts finished in black anodizing for an excellent look. Also for the same car there is a new top deck that increases the torsional stiffness resulting in a more effective working suspension and a more precise handling truck. The top deck doubles as your battery hold down and is compatible with Stick Pack and Saddle Pack Configurations.

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December 12, 2011

Reflex Racing fan mount & ball studs

New from Reflex Racing is this 25/30mm fan mount set. It includes the RSD 30mm Fan Mount plus a new 1″ x 1″ fan base that allows you to servo tape the mount onto any TC Chassis behind the motor. This set also includes a 25mm fan adapter for those that prefer to use a 25mm Fan. Also new are these 7075 T6 hard anodized aluminium 4.3mm ball ends which are smoother and lighter than what is available in the market today. They work on the AE TC6, Hot Bodies TCX (and other HPI/HB TC’s), Durango line of 10th Scale vehicles as well as all other cars that use a 4.3mm ball end with a 3mm thread on them. These ball ends are 1mm lower than the AE Black Ball Studs, have a 3mm long thread and work great on the steering bell crank on your TC6. Also new are longer ball studs which have the same dimensions as the AE 8mm Black Ball Studs.

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December 12, 2011

KM H-K1 side battery conversion kit

New for the H-K1, KM racing have introduced this side battery conversion kit which sees the battery mounting move from the chassis plate to the left side of the radio plate. The new ‘aerodynamic’ chassis, which they claim makes the car more stable on straights, gives the car more roll in corners. A new carbon top deck offers a mounting spot for the battery holder and can work with their waist twister system. All parts fit directly onto the standard car help perfectly balance the car perfectly left and right. The set also includes a 1300 mAh LiFe RX battery pack.

View an image of the mounted kit here