Mugen have released a number of new spur gears for their 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, the MTX4-R. Made from a more durable composite plastic, these gears offer the cars owner a wider range of options to fine tune their cars gear ratio. The new 1st gears are available in 56T, 58T and 60T, while the 2nd gear spurs come in 52T, 53T and 54T.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Edit RC have released a set of ride height spacers to precisely tune the front ride height of your Hot Bodies Cyclone 12. Made from lightweight alloy, they are supplied in a set of 4 x 0.5mm and 4 x 1.0mm thick plates meaning you will be able to get exactly the correct ride height for ultimate performance and precise control on the track.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
Alien Power have released a range of matched EP4600 cells, suitable for all racing applications. Voltage enhanced using their proprietary voltage increasing system that permanently alters the internal structure of the cell, resulting in increased voltage and lower internal resistance. The cycling and matching is done on the latest state of the art computerized equipment that is continuously monitored and calibrated at scheduled intervals to ensure that you are receiving the most accurately matched cells available.
Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]
RB Products is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest pipe, the THG tuned pipe. Designed to offer the widest possible powerband for the RB.28 engines, it has been extensively tested by the RB International Team while attending the largest truggy events in the USA. The team drivers kindly nicknamed the THG2, The Bomba.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
We have received word that Kyosho America team driver, and USA Worlds team #8, Cody King has changed fuel suppliers, moving from Sidewinder to Byron Fuel. Cody had the following to say about the deal:
I will be running the new Byron GEN2 Pro Driver blend fuel this year at the Nationals and the Worlds. I am really happy to be running what I think is the most advanced fuel blend on the market, and also for a company with a rich tradition in the RC industry. I had nothing but good experiences with Sidewinder, so please allow me to thank Morgan Fuel for the last two years of flawless support.
Nosram have released a completely new and much improved 1/8th off road competition engine, called the RS.21 RR. A powerful engine, the RS.21 RR claims to be super reliable, while providing you with an ultra smooth throttle response through the complete rpm range, for perfect car control on any surface and track. Tested extensively by the Nosram factory team, together with the engineers, they have put all of their experience of multiple wins and track tests from all over the world into this all new competition engine.
Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]
Xray have released a complete set of 4 chassis balancing weights, 2 x 5g and 2 x 10g, and mounting hardware. Designed for Xray electric & nitro touring cars, to be mounted at pre-drilled chassis holes, they can also fit other race cars as well. Made from steel and laser engraved with the weight value for easy identification, they can be stacked atop each other in order to achieve the proper chassis balance.
Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]
Created by the same designers as the immensely popular Central Lola 1/8th scale body shell, the EFRA approved East Civic 1/10th 200mm body shell was first shown in Japan last November and is now being sold through Serpent. This new shell sports 2 ribs on either side of the car to increase stiffness to this area while at the same time allowing the shell to be made from very lightweight materials. Other details include ribs on the bonnet that channel the air over the lowered windscreen and back to the rear wing. The Civic, which has been extensively tested by Central RC, provides the user with very responsive, high grip and well-balanced handling characteristics.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
