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August 18, 2011

Hot Bodies TCX option parts

Hot Bodies release a bunch of option parts for the TCX electric touring car in the form of a new narrow chassis, top deck, shock towers and more. The optional 2.5mm narrow chassis provides a more centralised location of the chassis components for improved performance while the 2.5mm upper deck is 0.5mm thicker than the standard deck for less torsional flex of the chassis on high-traction surfaces. To go along with the new chassis parts, Hot Bodies also release updated front and rear shock towers with shock mount holes that sit 2mm lower than on the standard items. The modifications give extra cornering grip and further tuning capabilities. Also available are new FR and RF pivot blocks with +0.5 and +1.0 degree settings, new rear pivot blocks with 3.5 and 4.0 degree settings and new 46mm universal drive shafts machines from high-quality steel for added durability.

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August 17, 2011

Yokomo R12 front lower arm set

Yokomo have introduced a new front lower arm set for their World Championship winning R12. The new parts incorporate a couple of changes such as an updated position for the front spring and adjustable spring tension as well as up- and down stop settings. Also a harder plastic material is used on the arms.

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August 17, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 front one-way outdrive axle

Arrowmax release front one-way outdrive axles for the Xray RX8 1/8 scale on-road chassis. Machined from high-quality spring steel and specially hardened, the axles are both lightweight and durable and a direct replacement for the stock parts.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

August 17, 2011

Edam Spirit 2 speed upgrade kit

Edam release a 2 speed upgrade kit for the Spirit 1/10 scale on-road nitro chassis. Updated parts are the new steel rear layshaft with increased durability compared to the previously used titanium one and a new first gear one way sleeve to put away stress from the shaft and the one way bearing for a better efficiency of the drive system.

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August 14, 2011

Mugen MTX-5 of Robert Pietsch

With World Champion on road racer Robert Pietsch visiting the offroad Euros last week in Germany, he brought along with him the all new MTX-5 1/10th 200mm chassis for us to take a look at. Having written about the car previously there is no need to go into details about its unique features other than to say that the whole package looks pretty good in the flesh. We are told that the car is close to hitting the shops and for next week’s European Championships in Ettlingen, Germany the car will make its international race debut in the hands of Pietsch, the car in the photos is his race car, Rick V and Francesco Tironi. You can follow our coverage of this race and follow the progress of the new car on our Events page from Wednesday the 17th onwards.

View lots more images of the car here

August 13, 2011

Speedtech RC MobGums 1/12 scale tyres

Speedtech RC from Germany now have an extended line of MobGum tyres for 1/12 scale on-road cars available. Additionally to the existing line of tyres the company now offers Jaco Magenta and Double-Pink front as well as Pink and Magenta rear foam on Yokomo R12 wheels. Also, MobGums tyres on grey Prism wheels will be shipped in a race ready size now. The rears feature 45 mm diameter with the front tyres being 43 mm in size. This does away with the often unwanted need to trim and true the tyres before use.

Source: Speedtech RC [speedtechrc.de]

August 12, 2011

Yeah Racing lightweight flywheel & locknut wrench

The lightweight flywheel & locknut wrench from Yeah Racing is made from tough plastic material and ideal to securely hold 2-shoe or 3-shoe flywheels during clutch assembly. The tool also incorporates a 17mm hex wrench for standard 1/8 scale wheel nuts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

August 12, 2011

KM H-K1 carbon belt tensioner mount

KM Racing release an updated version of their carbon belt tensioner mount for the H-K1 1/10 scale 200mm on-road chassis. The new design provides a more precise belt tensioning and increased tightening range on the short chassis version with the 384mm belt. The mount is cut from high-quality carbon and available now.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]