Capricorn have announced that their new diff pins feature their new HLD, ‘hard like diamond’, treatment. Instead of the classic hard coating the new treatment doubles the hardness of the pin and also guarantees less friction. This is the same treatment that is applied to the crankshaft of real racing engine.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
T-Work’s Racing now offer a full range of 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm bore aluminium washers for those racers who wish to have their spacers match the anodising on the rest of their car. Available in a pack of 4 pieces the spacers come in a full range of colours, black, brown, blue, purple, orange & silver and in 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm & 5.0mm thicknesses.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
Xray have released these CNC-machined aluminum shock collars to be used on their touring car shock absorbers to increase durability. Stylish and lightweight they are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and are strategically lightened. Anodised orange, they come in a set of four.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Current 1/10th 200mm World Champion Ralph Burch has just signed a deal that will see him using PowerMaster racing fuel exclusively for the 2011 racing season. Developed and produced by VP Racing Fuels, PowerMaster will fuel Ralph’s Max-powered Xray on-road racing machines, with the company saying that “they are looking forward to providing him with the highest quality RC fuel available.”
Source: VP Racing Fuels [vpracingfuels.com]
Axial Racing have released the 21RR-1 engine, a new .21 nitro engine to compliment the reputable RR Series of ABC designed engines designed for the racing enthusiast, from buggy basher to weekend race warrior. The engine features an all new precision machined crankcase, cross drilled fins for better cooling and a tuned 7 port engine sleeve. A precision machined and counterbalanced crankshaft and all new 2 needle carburetor design complete the list of new features.
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Miguel Matias and JQ Products have reached an agreement, which sees the former European Champion and Worlds podium finisher Matias drive THE Car for the coming years. Miguel is a driver who could be multiple European and World Champion. He has broken or flamed out while leading numerous times at Euros and Worlds. He has the speed and the skills, and they hope they can provide him with the equipment so he can finish those races in the future. Miguel is expected to a valuable addition to THE Team with all the experience and setup knowledge that he brings to the table.
Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]
Capricorn RC have introduced these new rear driveshafts, suitable for Serpent, Shepherd and Mugen 1/8th scale cars. Aimed at the competition market and made from Kel850 treated aluminium, they are lightweight and durable. Sold as a pair.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
A Main Hobbies have announced two Protek R/C chargers, the Prodigy 65 and Prodigy 65 AC, the first items in a new line of chargers from ProTek R/C. The Prodigy 65 is a powerful multifunctional balance charger with a high performance microprocessor that delivers 50 watts of output power and produces a maximum charge current of 5.0 amps with an efficient cooling system, allowing it to efficiently operate at full power with little effort. Featuring an optimized user interface with a variety of functions that allow you to charge, discharge or cycle up to 15 NiCd or NiMH cells, as well as LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe, up to 6S. The internal balancer will keep your lithium batteries safely balanced when charging in balance mode, while the fast charge mode will get your pack charged quickly and the storage charge mode will prepare your batteries for long-term storage. And where the Prodigy 65 is a great choice for those who already have a power supply, the built-in 5 amp power supply of Prodigy 65 AC provides all of that functionality with power straight from an electrical socket.
