Following on from yesterday’s release of the CTX Starter box from Much More, the Korean company have announced that they also sell the same starter box initially setup for on road use. While you can easily change the box configuration yourself from off road to on road, for those who don’t want the hassle you can now choose to have it come already in on road edition.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Ultimate Racing have released their cleaning gum, which is a sticky synthetic putty that simply picks up all the dirt and dust your car has collected on the track even absorbing oil and grease. For cleaning your car you just have to press the cleaning gum on the dirty part and all dirt and dust particles stick on the gum and is perfect for cleaning the smaller corners and parts of the car. Once the dirt is on the gum, you have to mix the ball and the gum absorbs the dirt and is ready for the next time. Thanks to its special formulation it can be used a lot of times keeping its qualities.
Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]
This new updated version of the Micro Temp digital infrared thermometer is now available. Ideal for testing engine, motor and battery temperatures, this small device can read temperatures in both Celcius and Fahrenheit from -55 C – 250 C (-67 F – 482 F). It comes supplied with a wrist strap and also features a stopwatch and clock.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Xray have released a new closed ball joint assembly for their T2 line of touring cars. Part of the assembly includes new threaded 4.9mm ball ends with a 6mm and 8mm thread for rear and front suspension respectively to replace the ball & screw assembly. These balls are great for use with closed composite ball joints but also work with standard open ball joints. Those new closed composite steering ball-joints fits 5mm pivot balls or ball studs. The closed ball joint prevents dust from getting onto the ball end, allowing the upper camber links to move more freely.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Losi’s new Limited Edition 1/18-Scale Ready-To-Run Mini Stadium Truck takes the two wheel drive Mini-T to the next level with a host of upgrades, new electronics and features for the enthusiast who wants the ultimate in 2WD mini ready-to-run performance. Everything is included in the box so no need to make additional purchases to get right to the action. Plus, there are numerous hop-up and optional accessories available to customize the Limited Edition Mini-T RTR.
Seen at the toy fair in February, Hudy has released their handy Euro pouch, perfect for carrying small personal items or coins and which has a cool & stylish look with full-color graphics. Manufactured from high-quality European materials, this pouch is compact and light. Lightweight nylon material with tough heavy-duty stitching for high strength and durability. A strong nylon draw cord is used for closing the bag and carrying.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1 are these aluminium radio tray mounts. Made from high quality 6061 aluminium, these new parts help to increase stiffness in this area and claim to improve the car’s overall stability. Sold in a pair, it includes both the left and right mounts.
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Fun and spirited competition at the JConcepts Rage as the JConcepts crew took a trip north to the beautiful state of North Carolina for the 1st Annual JConcepts Rage, with Jason Ruona and Rob Meyer taking home the wins in the modified classes. The big news at the JConcepts Rage was the spectacular Carolina’s R/C indoor track and racing surface. JConcepts Events race director Fred Reep put on a flawless high energy program with 5 rounds of qualifying and triple A-mains in the modified classes and 10 minute A-mains in all other classes. Several local drivers put on great driving performances while TQ’ing and winning many classes. Jason Ruona, Rob Meyer, Max Fluer, Jon Noon and Zach Mote continually turned the quickest lap times and qualifying runs in the modified classes. Jason Ruona with his JConcepts outfitted Associated B4 and B44 rained supreme in qualifying by TQ’ing 7 out of the 10 rounds of qualifying and winning the first 2 A-mains in both classes. Rob Meyer with his JConcepts outfitted Associated T4 TQ’ed and won the 10 minute A-main event in the modified truck class. Carolina R/C’s own Alex Birmingham won the Stock Truck class while Steve Woody won the Short Course Stock class and Todd Walters won the Short Course Modified class. Brandon Ouellette took his freshly prepared Losi 8ight-e to a well deserved 1st place in the electric 1/8th buggy class.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
