January 3, 2013

Spec-R R1 graphite bumper holder

Spec-R R1 graphite bumper holder

Spec R have released this new carbon graphite bumper holder for their R1 chassis. Made from 2.5mm tick high quality carbon it is lightweight, stylish and offers a place to mount your personal transponder.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]


December 30, 2012

Corally SGX gear diff

Corally SGX gear diff

Corally have introduced their new SGX gear diff for the HMX M1 which they claim offers efficiency superior to any other other gear diff. Conventional gear diffs run on inefficient straight bevel gears which drops in performance as the loads increase as they tend to bind resulting in an unstable car on corner exit. The SGX diff offers consistent uninterrupted diff action providing maximum traction and control. They also offer an optional configuration of the diff that allows it to be used with other touring cars such as Tamiya or Hot Bodies.

Source: Corally [corally.com]


December 28, 2012

Reds Racing M3 WC-Series .12 engine

Reds Racing M3 WC-Series .12 engine

Reds Racing have released details of their new M3 WC-Series .12 engine set to become available in mid January. The engine features a new domed piston design, combustion chamber design, a new sleeve timing and design which results in improved bottom end torque and power as well as reduced fuel consumption.

View another image of the engine here


December 22, 2012

Sakura 54mm PTFE coated shocks

Sakura 54mm PTFE coated shocks

3Racing have released their new Sakura 54mm touring car shock which has been given a complete overhaul in terms of design and materials used. Can be used on most high performance touring cars thanks to the long 11mm shaft stroke, the new 7075 hardened aircraft grade aluminium shock body complete with PTFE coating gives the shock body the smoothest operation and superior durability. The newly designed shock cap now includes a bleeder hole for easier release of excessive shock fluids while the spring preload adjuster has been given a hex shape instead of the usual round shape for easier grip. The pistons and shaft liners have been upgraded to CNC machined POM for the best fit and durability and complimented with titanium nitrite coated shock shafts for the smoothest stroke actions.

View an image of the shock body here


December 21, 2012

MobGums Trueruns 1/12 tyres

MobGums Trueruns 1/12 tyres

Speedtech RC have announced their new line of 1/12 tyres called MobGums Trueruns. After countless test sessions the result is an outstanding performance on the track. Their new wheel will be fluorescent yellow for maximum visibility with the offset on the rear wheels has only changed slightly compared to their old tyre line, while the front wheels will be smaller to increase steering and to allow faster cornering. The rubber donuts are now cut in a special way that improves traction overall which during their test session proved to be an advantage. Aside from their already existing rubber shore structure, a new pink soft compound will also be added.

Source: Speedtech [speedtechrc.de]


December 21, 2012

Reds Racing M7 sneak peek

Reds Racing M7 sneak peek

Reds Racing have sent us a sneak peek of their soon to be released M7 engine. Set to become available around the middle of January, this extra long stroke 7 ports 1/8 on road engine has been tuned by M.Rossi. More details and images as we get them.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]


December 21, 2012

ZZRacing T4 titanium alloy turnbuckles

ZZRacing T4 titanium alloy turnbuckles

ZZRacing have released their new line of lightweight titanium alloy turnbuckles for the Xray T-Series of cars. This set includes 6 titanium turnbuckles including 3X26mm (4pcs) and 3X39mm (2pcs) which have been CNC machined and using anodizing staining they have coloured them light orange.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]


December 21, 2012

HB TCXX optional chassis & top deck

HB TCXX optional chassis & top deck

HB HPI Racing have released a new optional chassis and top deck for the TCXX touring car. The optional main chassis is slightly thinner than standard, while the optional 2.0mm upper deck is 0.5mm thinner than standard. The new parts give you the option to fine tune the car’s flex to suit your driving style.

View the optional top deck here