Reds Racing have introduced an update to their M7T 1/8 on road engine, the V1.1. The new features include a carburetor update with shorter throttle to fit all new 1/8th scale cars and new minimum speed needle design that increases carburation precision. The crankcase has also been updated with new CNC machining around the mounts for easy installation into the car.
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New from Xray are these driveshaft adapters for the front solid axle. A direct replacement for the stock composite versions they have increased strength and lifespan. The modular design of the front solid axle allows for easy removal and servicing. Internal slots key to drive shaft pins require the use of driveshaft blades (included), enabling direct power transfer to the wheels and eliminating excess play between the outdrives and drive shafts. Sold as a pair.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Team Titan, the Blitz Volt is designed for 1/10 190mm Touring cars. A design that creates lots of steering, it is very well balanced and is perfect for small and tight corners claiming to give you more speed then other bodies on the market. Following the Global body spec it is available in 0.8mm standard and 0.7mm lightweight versions. Supplied with window mask and high quality decals.
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Arrowmax have released new upper arm holders for the Xray RX8. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, for right and left, the lightweight design is stronger and much stiffer than the standard kit parts.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Capricorn have introduced their new Brain Stuff brand, dedicated to quality materials, technical solutions and R&D. Their first product is this tire additive applicator which helps apply the additive to the tires. An electric motor runs at a constant speed rotating the tires placed on the first axis and contact the other two tires which will run in the opposite direction. An adjustment on the two cams allow you to set the pressure between the tires and choose the type of additive penetration. Works with 1/8th and 1/10th tires.
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Xray have released a complete set of aluminium drive pulleys for the RX8. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hard coated for extra durability and long lifespan and has been strategically lightened. Rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability. Available in 18T side, 18T front, 28T front, 29T front and 20T rear centre, the 2 speed centre belt pulley is integrated with brake disk adapter and includes factory-pressed pins (non-replaceable). All pulleys come factory pre-assembled.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Serpent is introducing this Limited Edition version of the Serpent 411, to celebrate Marc Fisher’s victory at the 2011 German Nationals, where he won ahead of Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard to take the title. Only 300 Serpent 411-Limited Edition kits will be made and compared to the standard kit they will include a carbon 2.25mm chassis with engraved car-number and logo as well as dark Serpent orange anodising of all aluminium parts. Other new items include dark orange aluminium turnbuckles and track rods, carbon fibre battery holders, TiN coated pivot pins front and rear, extra gear-differential and an orange anodised tool-set consist of 8 tools, also with Serpent logo and 411-LE car number engraved.
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Used by Juho Levanen to claim the runner up spot at last weekend’s ATS race in Japan, the RC10TC6.1 Factory Team kit is the next evolutionary step in touring car design from Team Associated. Building on the successfully proven TC6, the designers behind the doors of Area 51 added even more features, making the TC6.1 easier to tune and drive. The narrow chassis has been designed around current brushless motor systems and LiPo batteries, optimizing weight distribution for superior handling. To further enhance handling performance, there is updated suspension arms for increased stiffness and strength. These new suspension arms feature finer shock adjustments to help get the TC6.1 totally dialed in.
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