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December 2, 2011

Sonic V.21T 3.5cc on-road engine

In a few days Sonic Nitro Engines will release the all new Sonic V.21T 3.5cc on-road engine which is produced by Picco Micromotori and all components have been made from the finest materials to ensure high durability and reliability. Equipped with a 7+2 ports sleeve with ‘teardrop work’ and a CNC machined flat piston, the engine provides great power over the entire RPM range while having a very efficient fuel consumption. The 14mm turbo crankshaft is equipped with two high density weights to improve the overall balancing and filled with a silicone insert to reduce the inertia and improve the fuel flow. The special back plate, the optimized crankcase and the “knife edged” aerodynamic connecting rod help even more to reduce turbulence 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 modern composite valve carburetor and two aluminium venturis (8mm + 9mm) complete this new high competition engine.

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December 2, 2011

Shepherd Velox V8 ceramic-eccentric set

Shepherd have introduced their ceramic-eccentric set for the Velox V8. This set includes 16 ceramic ball bearings for a smoother and free drivetrain as well as increased longevity. With the eccentrics it’s possible to change the position of the wheel axle giving more setup options to the user. Special 12x16x0,1mm shims are also included to fine tune the play of the wheel axle.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

December 1, 2011

Contact Tyres 1/8th decal disks

Contact Tyres have announced that from today all their 1/8th tyres will include super strong decal disks for front and rear. After successful testing with their top drivers, including World and European Champion Robert Pietsch, they have manufactured these disks to give the opportunity to all of customers to try the aerodynamic benefits. The decals are super easy to fit and make the car more stable and easy to drive during long finals.

Source: Contact Tyres [racing-cars.com]

December 1, 2011

Brain Stuff aluminium uniball set

More items from available for the Capricorn, Xray, Serpent and Shepherd. The set, which include 14 5.8mm balls, 2 flanged for rear hub and 2 for the upright, weigh in at only 4.27 grams compared to 12.78 grams for the standard steel versions. Made from aluminium they have received a special coating which makes they extremely hard and durable.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

November 30, 2011

Traxxas XO-1 1/7th scale 100+mph RTR supercar

With some hype building around the new X release from Traxxas, the Dallas based company have introduced the 1/7th scale XO-1, a car they claim is the fastest RTR available. At speeds of 0-60mph in 2.3 seconds and 0-100mph in 4.92 seconds they might be right. Traxxas partnered with Castle Creations to develop the Mamba Monster Extreme power system specifically for the unique power requirements of the XO-1. The proven Mamba Monster Extreme System has been enhanced for higher output when used with 6S LiPo power. From its integrated capacitor bank to the proprietary software created just for XO-1, the Mamba Monster Extreme speed control represents the state-of-the-art in big-volt power delivery. The custom Traxxas Big Block brushless motor invites “cubic inches” to the party for massive acceleration and true supercar performance with the largest brushless motor ever offered in a Ready-To-Race model.

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November 30, 2011

VBC Stage One TA-06 carbon upgrade

Look for a full new line of VBC Racing products coming soon from Team CRC. New, innovative and exciting products from a team of engineers and racers tested on tracks around the world will be offered under the VBC Racing division. First up, a great new full carbon upgrade kit for the Tamiya TA-06. The ‘Stage One’ Tamiya TA-06/Pro upgrade is a full carbon fiber hop-up kit designed to bring true racing performance to the TA-06 and TA-06 Pro. The kit includes 2.5mm chassis, 2mm upper deck, 3mm shock towers front and rear, top bumper plate, side ESC plate, battery mounts, all aluminium parts and all required fasteners.

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November 29, 2011

KM Racing MTX5 rear shock tower

KM Racing have introduced more new parts for the MTX5 with the release of this new rear shock tower. Made from a thicker 4mm carbon fibre, its construction is much stronger than the original kit part, yet remains lightweight thanks to the material used and strategic machining of the surface.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

November 28, 2011

McPappy Racing lightweight body posts

From McPappy Racing these ultra lightweight adjustable body posts are half the weight of their competitors. There is about four times the normal machining involved to allow for a very lightweight design. The elliptical design provides a varied exterior wall thickness to lighten the side walls and they even machined a large hole in the middle for extra weight reduction. There are two set screws instead of one which is nice in case you strip one out or want to come in from a different angle. The typical threaded hole in the bottom allows you to mount it traditionally to any flat surface like the chassis or bumper. There is also two threaded side holes which will allow you to mount to any perpendicular surface like a cross brace. This allows you to not only adjust the body post height up and down, but also side to side. The posts offer 0.40″ of height adjustability and the kit includes rough cut 3″ Delrin rods that you can cut to size. Available in anodized Beryllium orange or plain aluminium.

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