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December 30, 2011

McPappy Racing spring buckets

McPappy Racing have released these new spring buckets for 1/10th or 1/12th pan cars using small front springs like Associated, CRC, or WindTunnel “Babies”. They were specifically designed to keep the spring perfectly centered so they won’t touch the kingpin. This will make the front suspension smoother and prevent that metal grinding feel when the suspension is compressed. They also prevent scratches on the kingpin caused by the spring rubbing on it and greatly extends your kingpin polishing efforts. Since there is not much clearance between the kingpin and small springs, these spring buckets are machined Delrin with a very precise +/- .001″ tolerance. An Associated 1/10th .020″ spring was used in these pictures.

Source: McPappy Racing [mcpappyracing.com]

December 29, 2011

Exotek F1R uni-crank steering

To be used with Exotek’s F1R kit, the F1R uni-crank steering set is a new steering upgrade that moves the weight balance of the car more towards the rear for more stability and more rear grip when used with ‘shorty’ type LiPo packs. The kit includes ball bearings with steering crank, heavy duty center post, servo mounts, servo turnbuckle and mounting bits. Requires F1R kit, F104 adjustable turnbuckle set for steering, low profile servo and ‘shorty’ type 7.4v LiPo.

View an image of the installed steering crank

December 29, 2011

X-Power Mini-Z titanium screw sets & foam tires

X-Power has expanded its line of products for Mini Z AWD, MR-03 and Mini Z Buggy with some lightweight and durable titanium screw sets & foam racing tires. Foam tires, pre-mounted on durable, black spoked wheels are available in various compounds and offsets for Mini Z MR-03, AWD and Buggy.

View the foam tires here

December 29, 2011

Arrowmax NT1 clutch set

Arrowmax have released this clutch set for the Xray NT1. Its design features the tapered clutch plate instead of the tapered flywheel which ensures better punch and lots of top speed. The set includes everything you need to mount it but requires a standard Xray clutch bell.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 28, 2011

Kyosho Mini-Z MotoRacer bike

Kyosho have released details of their soon to be released Mini-Z MC-01 MotoRacer bike. The 1/18 scale bike features gyro stabilisation, digital steering servo, 7000kv coreless brushless motor, full ball raced drivetrain, high-grip racing slick tyres and a Yamaha YZR-M1 body work. Included in the set are a KT-19 2.4GHz radio system, 3.7V 120mAh battery, charger, USB charing harness for charging via an existing computer and other parts such as a bike stand and tools. Gyro and the fork’s camber are adjustable to set the bike’s characteristics up to your liking. All that is needed to get the RTR MotoGP bike running are four AAA-size cells for the transmitter and an optional charger if needed. View more images here.

Source: Area52 [area52.cc]

December 28, 2011

Acorn Racing Tyre Essence

Acorn Racing Tyre Essence is specially formulated to work on both new and old rubber tyres. Different from traditional traction compound, this formula softens the compound within the tyre, therefore maintains consistency throughout the race and can be used in conjunction with any tyre compound. The special formula also cleanses, rejuvenates, softens and restore old tyres to their natural form.

Source: Acorn Racing [acorninnovations.asia]

December 26, 2011

Team Titan Blitz Mini GTI

Team Titan have released their new Blitz Mini GTI, new M-Class Sedan body with 225mm wheelbase. Designed to fit most 1/10 Mini cars with the same wheelbase, it comes supplied with an optional wing which can be used to create more downforce for faster cornering. Tested on standard Mini cars and FF type Mini cars such as the Tamiya M-05M with great stability and handling. Available in 1.0mm and 0.8mm light versions with optional wing and high quality decal / window masks included.

View another image of the body here

December 24, 2011

KM H-K1 ball cups & MTX-5 carbon options

KM Racing have released a number of new items for their own H-K1 and the Mugen MTX-5. For the H-K1 there is a new set of aluminium ball cups which are stronger and more durable than the originals and wont slip. A set includes 4 pairs of aluminium ball cups and plastic cup inserts. For the MTX-5 there is a carbon brake arm set and carbon radio box plate set, both are lightweight and durable and are made using aluminium mounts.

View the MTX-5 parts here