October 6, 2011

Reds Racing M3T Tuned 2.1cc touring engine

Reds Racing M3T Tuned 2.1cc touring engine

Reds Racing have introduced their new M3T Tuned 2.1cc touring engine. Extremely fast, adjustable and reliable the M3T is personally tuned and assembled by Mario Rossi to ensure the best performance. Very light, at 205 grams it is one of the lightest engines in its class and has been completely redesigned to save even further weight, maintaining high performance and reliability. The new engine is also designed for maximum performance in terms of cooling, with a new ultra-finned crankcase and new cooled combustion chamber. Supplied Swiss made ball bearings, the new high quality Cr steel rear bearing ensure longer life and extreme performance.

View more images of the engine here


October 5, 2011

Serpent S120 LT upgrade set

Serpent S120 LT upgrade set

Serpent have released the upgrade-set to convert your S120-L into the recently announced LT version. The set includes all the necessary parts to upgrade convert it including chassis, pod plate, shock plate, shock tower, side plates, top deck, aluminium posts and top quality hex fasteners. The tube-set is also available and is sold separately.

View the tube set here


October 4, 2011

Reedy 6500mAh 65C competition LiPo pack

Reedy 6500mAh 65C competition LiPo pack

Fancy descriptions and buzz words are not required when describing Reedy’s 6500mAh 65C competition LiPo battery, the specifications speak for themselves. If you are a 1:12 or World GT racer, this battery produces power and capacity that is second to none.

View the specifications here


October 2, 2011

Xray X12 coming soon

Xray X12 coming soon

Xray have announced the impending arrival of the all new 1/12th scale chassis, the X12. Giving no details in a teaser statement on Twitter, the Slovakian company simply stated “The all-new Xray 1/12 platform coming soon. Good bye XII…welcome X12.” We will keep you posted as we get more updates.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 1, 2011

Protoform Gen2 TCC clear body

Protoform Gen2 TCC clear body

The “Gen 2” TCC (Todays Cup Car) from Protoform is the second iteration of the ever-changing look of the modern NASCAR series Sprint Cup racer. It now features an add-on blade spoiler and a double step splitter/spoiler on the front valance. The left side now features a bumped out area for added battery clearance and left side weight bias while the body has additional built-in rake for great stability and handling. The rear window/truck rail has been enlarged just like the 1:1 racer. It’s equipped with spoiler mounting hardware, protective overspray film, window masks and a comprehensive decal sheet that allows you to detail your car just like your favorite NASCAR star. This body will also fit most popular 200mm sedan chassis’.

View another image of the body here


September 30, 2011

Kyosho Plazma Ra 1/12 scale chassis

Kyosho Plazma Ra 1/12 scale chassis

Kyosho Japan have released information on their upcoming Plazma Ra 1/12 scale pan car chassis. Named after the iconic line of Plazma on-road chassis’, the new addition that will hit the stores at the end of December 2011 is a rather conventional affair designed around the common 1S LiPo battery with rear link suspension, side damper tubes and is made for standard US-type wheels. The red anodised aluminium parts are standard as is the oil-filled centre shock absorber.

Source: Area52 [area52.cc] / Kyosho [kyosho.com]


September 30, 2011

Elangears droop gauge & blocks

Elangears droop gauge & blocks

Elangears have announced their new droop gauge and blocks. Available in orange and black it is your standard, if not more stylised and lightweight, gauge featuring measurements from -3mm to 6.5mm in 0.5mm increments. Available as a full set in both colours.

View the black versions here