Mugen have made some running changes to their line of on road and buggy starter boxes, the Pro Starter B3. The new boxes now feature a new handle which places the glow connector at an angle for easy access and to prevent it interfering with the bottom of the car. The boxes can now also readily accept LiPo packs.
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Motonica have released the P81 RS2, the next evolution of their 1/8th scale on road chassis. Based off the racing experience gained this year, Motonica takes a further step forward to improve upon the already top performance of their race winning chassis. The new version retains the features already developed in the previous version, keeping the technical features and all the components of the RS version untouched. The most important innovation of the RS2 is the new front hub set that allows the adjustment of the King Pin angle, which can have a considerable effect on the cars performance.
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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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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]
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]
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]
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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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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