Shepherd Micro Racing have extended their range of clutch pinions for the Velox competition clutch. The 15T pinion is the right choice for small and tight tracks where a lot of bottom power is needed. Like all Shepherd clutch pinions, the 15T has been manufactured from strong lightweight 7075 T6 aluminium and hardcoated to reduce wear and friction. It also features a laser engraved number for easier recognition.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
As used in our review of the new X Factory X-6 squared, Vampire Racing have released their aluminium toe-in bar, which is also suitable for the X-60. Made from high quality aluminium, the blue anodized part adds extra strength to this vital area of the car and are available separately in 3 or 4 degree versions or you can purchase both versions in a set.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on.
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Caster Racing has released two new aluminum turnbuckles for use on buggies track rods. Anodised black, and sporting the Caster Racing logo as well as size on the side, they are available in both 4mm and 6mm versions. Caster have also released a range of 3 new clutch bells for use in buggies made from special S4 steel that come in 13T, 14T and 15T.
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Following on from our exclusive snaps of the new Gran Turismo 2.0 Pro speed controller taken at the ETS round in Poland, Speed Passion have released final information and pictures of the new Blue Star edition ESC. Also available in carbon colour the new Pro features version 2 of the company’s Digital Racing Response System, which allows you to adjust very accurately the punch out of the motor, and is suitable for all racing classes, from 1/12th to Touring Mod and Stock as well as 1/10th off road. A maximum power output of 800A, the Pro can support up to 2.5T motors on 6 cells. It also includes 3 programmable setting profiles, which can be programmed and saved using the supplied programming box.
Looks like we got the jump on HPI racing regarding the Formula Ten chassis that we showed you photos of last night. The Japanese company have today released the first official photos of the chassis and it looks sweet. Looking like it can take a stick pack, it appears like a cross between a toy and a pro kit, with the molded front & rear wings and plastic chassis, but it has a top deck, floating rear end and has lots of space for electronics. Also unlike similar chassis’ the servo is mounted in the main part of the chassis, not forward of the drivers cockpit as is more conventional.
UPDATE: Added more body shots from Long Beach.
New from Reckward Tuning are these quick change engine mounts for the Kyosho Inferno MP9. Similar to other versions previously available, they allow the removal and mounting of the engine without the need to re-align the gear mesh due to the 2 piece design. The base mounts are mounted to the chassis and the top blocks, which are attached to the engine, can be removed separately. When re mounting the engine, guide pins ensure that the engine is perfectly aligned with the base mounts each time.
Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]
VP Pro Racing have announced the release of their new Zero truggy wheels. Following the latest trend of having zero offset, they feature a same special lightweight design as their previous versions and tests of the wheels ensure outstanding toughness and flexibility. Available in white or fluorescent yellow.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
