July 24, 2012

Arrowmax Mugen MRX-5 brass battery plate

Arrowmax release this new battery plate version 2 for the Mugen MRX-5. Manufactured from heavy brass to lower the cars centre of gravity it brings extra weight to the centre and also the lowest point of the car, improving handling and cornering characteristics. The part weight 51 gram and comes laser-engraved for easy identification.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


July 23, 2012

Evo-Workshop MTX-5 flex controller chassis

Evo-Workshop has launched an enhanced MTX-5 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium chassis with a special flex controller system. Made from ALCOA 7075-T6 material the chassis provides multiple setting options to adjust frame flexibility, for corner entries and corner exits, and for creating more forward driving grip with optimal/remarkable effectiveness. The Flex controller can be added, removed, or adjusted for stiffness and the chassis also features an improved engine support mount support.

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July 23, 2012

Much More strapping tape

Much More release the new strapping tape to securely fasten batteries to the chassis plate of on-road vehicles and for the general use in many RC applications. Being 17mm wide and coming in 55 metre rolls the tape sports fibre reinforcements and a black glossy surface.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]


July 20, 2012

Xray T3 progressive springs

Available for the T3, Xray’s new progressive springs marked 2.2–2.6 are soft at the beginning of the compression, similar to hardness 2.2, but become harder as the spring is compressed more in the middle, with hardness 2.6 at the end. Black color and laser engraved for easy identification. Available as a pair, the springs are individually measured, controlled, inspected and matched to provide identical damping characteristics. During the selection process, each spring is compressed in several fine increments and the values are recorded. Each spring is then matched with another spring of identical characteristics.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


July 18, 2012

RDRP setup tools and DEX210 options

Revolution Design Racing products have released a whole bunch of new products, including setup tools and option parts for the Durango DEX210. The ultra set-up stand is designed to deliver an even platform to measure the droop setting of 1/10 scale on-road chassis. It incorporates two 7075-T6 aluminium blocks that are connected via an aluminium rod. The chassis will be positioned on the top and you can exactly adjust the droop setting using the RDRP Ultra Ride Height Gauge Road.

View the other new product details here


July 18, 2012

Xray NT1 Pro Limited edition

To celebrate the success of the NT1, Xray have released the limited-edition NT1 Pro, fully loaded with all of the finest & best option parts, all for very special price. Get the NT1 tuned with all the greatest parts as used by the factory team this year, as it goes forward with the mission of capturing the European and World Championship titles.

View the full list of included option parts here


July 17, 2012

Zeppin TC6.1 caster blocks & MTX5 pulley

Some new items from Zeppin Racing who have released these 7075 aluminium 4.5deg (L+R) caster blocks for the Associated TC6.1 which have an enlarged opening in the centre. The new design is to avoid the double joint dogbones touching the caster blocks when turning at a full angle. To also improve smoothness there is an additional Delrin insert for the hinge pin. Zeppin have also produced a 26T pulley for the Mugen MTX5, which is made of hard coated high quality 7075 aluminum. It has been lightened for minimizing weight.

View the MTX5 pulley here


July 17, 2012

Ride Subaru WRX STi 190mm shell

Ride have released their Subaru WRX STi “4 Doors” 1/10 Touring Car body shell for touring car. This body shell is officially licensed by Fuji Heavy Industries and is available in both lightweight and regular weight. A good all rounder, it will fit most driving style, most track conditions and most TC applications, modified through to Super Stock. Comes with a high downforce wing, a pair of side dams, attachment bolt set and specific Subaru WRX decal sheets, plus window & door trims making painting easy. Homologation is under process.

Source: Ride [rc-ride.co.jp]