Capricorn have released a pair of CVD shafts for the Mugen MTX-5. These lightweight shafts are suitable for the front and rear of the car and help reduce the overall weight by 12 grams. Supplied with all the parts necessary to mount them to the wheel axle.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New for the H-K1, KM racing have introduced this side battery conversion kit which sees the battery mounting move from the chassis plate to the left side of the radio plate. The new ‘aerodynamic’ chassis, which they claim makes the car more stable on straights, gives the car more roll in corners. A new carbon top deck offers a mounting spot for the battery holder and can work with their waist twister system. All parts fit directly onto the standard car help perfectly balance the car perfectly left and right. The set also includes a 1300 mAh LiFe RX battery pack.
View an image of the mounted kit here
More new engines, this time Max Power has released their new for the 2012, the RP9.0 Racing edition .21 on road motor. This top of the line 3.5cc power plant feature a 14mm lightened and balanced tuned crankshaft, CNC machined piston and a 9 port sleeve. A new for 2012 super light cooling head and aluminium carburetor with oval insert and double low range setting needles completes the package.
View the engine internals here
Shepherd Micro Racing has introduced another line of foam tires, ‘Shepherd tires by Matrix’. For several reasons they are a class of their own. Already before the first step of the production an intensive quality management ensures an excellent performance of the tires as all raw material are checked with special equipment to guarantee the correct shore hardness. The computer aided manufacturing makes sure that all tires meet the high quality standard. A special lightproof and airtight packing foil allows the tires to be stocked for a long time without affecting the quality or performance of the tires. The final result is a tire that has excellent traction combined with low tire wear. They will be available on white standard rims as well as on black carbon rims. The carbon rims are about 12% lighter while the stability is also increased.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
More news from Sonic Nitro Engines with details on the Sonic V.21B 3.5cc buggy engine. All components have been made from the finest materials to ensure high durability and reliability. Equipped with a 5 ports sleeve and a CNC machined flat piston, the engine provides great power over the entire RPM range while having a very efficient fuel consumption which can be crucial in the finals. The 14mm turbo crankshaft is filled with a silicone insert to reduce the inertia and improve the fuel flow while the optimized crankcase and the the “knife edged” aerodynamic connecting rod help even more to reduce turbulences inside the engine. A special turbo combustion chamber with a cooling fin and the super lightweight cooling head ensure best heat dispersion to keep the engine temperature at a moderate level. High quality Swiss ball bearings, a dust protected front bearing, a modern composite valve carburetor and a 5.4mm aluminium venturi complete this new high competition engine.
View more details and images here
New brand A-Plus have introduced their 1/8th universal clutch set for on road cars. Its design features the tapered clutch plate instead of the tapered flywheel which ensures better punch and lots of top speed. It fits all brands of car and uses the standard manufacturers clutch bell with the exception of the Xray RX8, which uses a different angle to its competitors. Because of this they have also released a specially made clutch bell for the Xray which directly fits this new clutch system.
Contact tyres have announced a new range of pre-glued 1/12th scale tyres suitable for the Supastox/GT12/Mardave class of racing. Hugely popular in the UK this is the first time pre-glued tyres have been widely available, and at a great price too. No more truing just bolt on and go racing, the Contact tyres development team have perfectly selected the best range of tyres for all conditions. The rear tyres come on 18 spoke standard rear wheels, fronts are available on 18 spoke standard wheels and also ball bearing axle wheels. Rears are at a ready to race diameter of 52mm and fronts at 48mm plus a special oval racing front at 52mm.
Source: Contact [racing-cars.com]
Xray have released this new strong rear axle assembly for their XII, X12 or X10. Made from Hudy spring steel the shaft has been specially machined for perfect balance and smoothness with zero run-out for vibration-free operation.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
