August 24, 2011

Xceed on road set-up systems

Xceed on road set-up systems

Xceed have released their on road set-up systems. Available in versions for 1/10 scale onroad electric and nitro and 1/8 scale onroad, they have been machined from top quality and finished with nice green anodizing. Featuring clearly marked measurements, all the brackets run in high quality bearings. An innovative element is that for foam tyres the sets feature specially made eccentric inserts that allow the user to set the preferred tyre diameter for set-up. The 1/10 set also has a pre-set for the rubber tyres and purpose made wheel nuts for faster assembly. The top plates are made from strong polycarbonate, instead of acrylic glass, and all the sets come supplied in a foam padded Xceed set-up bag for protection and with clear instructions.

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August 23, 2011

SpeedMerchant Gen-XL in-line conversion kit

SpeedMerchant Gen-XL in-line conversion kit

Having received many requests to make an in-line conversion for the CRC Gen-XL, SpeedMerchant have now released that kit. Much like their Xray 12th conversion, this kit allows you to mount the battery in-line on the left or right side, or across the back like normal, but with more for/aft adjustability than stock. When drawing up the conversion, it quickly became apparent that the cleanest, easiest and strongest design would be to box in the rear pod with a new Top Plate, and give the car a full length tweak brace. This allows the battery to sit further back in the chassis and stiffens the rear end of the car. By adding a matching motor/pod plate on the left side they really strengthened the rear pod area which increases durability as well as helping your rear axle stay perfectly aligned after a misadventure with an immovable object. They have also added mounting holes so you can adjust shock length for finer on track tuning. The kit comes with almost everything you need to convert your CRC Gen-XL, including main chassis, tweak brace, top plate and two battery brace/shock mounts as well as SpeedMerchant linear tweak spring set, stand-offs, ball-studs and all the required hardware to complete the conversion.

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August 23, 2011

On-Point Racing S120L conversion kit

On-Point Racing S120L conversion kit

New from On-Point Racing is their Serpent S120L conversion kit. Capable of 5 different battery positions, its three post top deck design offers easy battery changing and rigidity as well as more space for electronics and wiring. The kits’ split rear cross brace gives more space, better motor mounting and more weight placement options, while a longer wheelbase and wider front track is great for LiPo racing.

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August 22, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 hardened shock shafts

Arrowmax RX8 hardened shock shafts

Arrowmax release a complete set of shock shafts for the Xray RX8. These shafts have been coated with titanium nitride for reduced friction and wear for a better performing shock absorber. Sold in a set of 4.

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August 21, 2011

Castle Creations service advisory

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Following first issues with their HV120 line of flight controllers, Castle Creations now issued another, extended, service advisory that applies to other HV controllers, such as the Mamba XL, too. According to Castle Creations a component used in the controllers features different specifications and these tolerances may lead to failure of the affected controllers.

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August 20, 2011

LRP ZZ.12C engine @ 200mm Euros

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During this weeks 1/10 scale 200mm nitro on-road European Championships in Ettlingen/Germany, LRP team drivers Ronald Völker and Teemu Leino are using a prototype of the upcoming LRP ZZ.12C Ceramic engine. So far the engines, using a Z.12R Spec4 cooling head, are doing very well with both Teemo (5th) and Ronald (7th) making the Top 10 after qualifying. The third driver to use the Ceramic prototype is 2010 “B” vice European Champion Dirk Stammler (21st). The engine has been designed completely from scratch and is constructed using high-end components and latest production technologies to create a pro-level powermill for the highest competition races. No word so far on a release date.

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August 19, 2011

Team Durango shock & diff oils

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Team Durango are pleased to introduce their range of pro-level silicone-based shock absorber and differential oils. Available in sets, or individually, each oil has been tested and approved for optimum performance over a wide range of temperatures and track conditions. Ideal for the use with 1/10 and 1/8 off-road buggies and trucks. The shock oils range from 200 cst up to 700 cst  with the differential oils ranging from 1000 cst up to 20000 cst. Both lines are also available in handy sets of 11 and 10 bottles.

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