July 28, 2011

Vertigo Perfomance tyres

Vertigo Perfomance tyres

Vertigo Performance tyres have been in touch to tell us about their all new line of high performance on road foam tires. Made using the highest quality foam from Japan, which is cut with water jet to eliminate pressure or heat during this process, only the centre part of the sheet is used and glued together using a new automated system for consistency. The new foam comes mounted on new ‘Titanium system’ rims which offer the right amount of stiffness and flexibility of the rim for optimum traction. Available in 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm front and rear in multiple shores.

View the 1/10th tires here


July 27, 2011

Serpent 966 Team Edition

Serpent 966 Team Edition

Serpent have released their new 966 Team Edition, which includes all the individual parts released for the car since they made their debut at the World Championships in Miami back in April. It includes the new rear upper suspension-set, which uses a ball-link system in place of a wishbone, combined with a new carbon camber bracket improving rear end grip. Also included is the new SL8 2-speed gearbox with very low inertia and 8mm shaft, aluminium side-pulley, new brake disk and 3-pin adapter system. A carbon fibre extension set for the lower rear shock absorber mount moves the lower shock mount more outside and needs a longer lower ball-joint. New front upper suspension moves the pivot-point of the upper arm more to the outside, with a very short upper arm creating a better steering feeling and an even easier to control front end. A new split-type carbon fibre radio plate and front carbon stiffener are connected by a rod so when releasing the 2 front screws of the radio plate, the flex is thus controlled. Finally there is the new version sorter aerodynamic design bumper and updated fuel tank with improved cap, spring and seal.

View more images of the car here


July 26, 2011

Spec-R T3 & M05 suspension arms

Spec-R T3 & M05 suspension arms

Spec-R have released a number of new suspension parts including versions for the Xray T3. Made from a new material with extra carbon, they claim the suspension arm is more resistant to breakages and bending. Spec-R have also produced a one piece suspension arm set for the Tamiya M05, which too is made from a new extra carbon material for increased durability while also making the car more stable. The M05 arms are supplied with the pins.

View the M05 suspension arm set here


July 26, 2011

VOX Dieci T1 Pro .12 engine

VOX Dieci T1 .12 engine

VOX engines have announced the new VOX Dieci T1 Pro engine. The first .12 On Road from VOX, it has already been successfully tested in racing conditions, winning the Coppa Italia with Ciro Borrelli in late June of this year. This 3 port motor features a machined piston, 12mm turbo crankshaft with silicone insert and lightweight cooling head. The engine sees the VOX range of products grow to include 2 classes .21 and .12 and 2 categories on road and off road.

View more details here


July 25, 2011

Team Orion Vortex R-series controllers

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Team Orion introduce their full line of Vortex R-series electric brushless speed controllers. Covering both the needs of the intermediate level and pro racer the swiss company offers 1/10 scale and 1/8 scale controllers for various applications from 1/12 scale up to 1/8 scale. All variants offer offer adjustable drive modes, various software parameters like drag brake, punch and low-voltage cut-off via on-board programming or the optional DSB-R Digital Program Box. Available are 1/10 scale pro and sport variants in the form of the R10Pro, R10S/SC and R10 Sport as well as the R8Pro, R8S and R8.

Click here to view the specifications of all speedos


July 22, 2011

Arrowmax MRX-5 front universal joint set

ArrowmaxMRX-5UniversalJoints

Arrowmax release a front universal joint set for the Mugen MRX-5 1/8 scale on-road chassis. Machined from spring steel the CVD-style drive shafts are extremely durable and make for a more consistent power supply curing cornering.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


July 22, 2011

CS Electronic Bison brushless controller

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CS Electronic introduce their new 1/8 scale brushless controller called Bison-Rocket. Designed for the use with 2S up to 6S LiPo batteries in buggies, truggies, Short Course and monster trucks, the sensorless speedo features different drive modes, adjustable software parameters such as punch control, drag brake and brake strength and comes including a programming card. The controller is also available in combination with a 2200kv truck or 2700kv buggy brushless motor.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]