Roche RC have released this heavy duty front spool for the Hot Bodies TCX. The spool holder is made from lightweight purple anodised aluminium, while the lightened spool cups are made from heavy duty spring steel for increased durability.
Source: Roche RC [roche.hk]
For the RX8 chassis, Xray have released this strategically lightened locating collar made from tough 7076 T6 aluminium. Replacing the composite collar used on the 2-speed shaft, its rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.
Bringing together years of experience in rubber compound technology along with looking for a perfect tire shape, Sweep Racing have designed their all new OG Spec tire. This tire provides everything the modern touring car racer needs, consistent traction throughout the entire length of a race along with excellent tire life. Based on the optimum overall diameter of 64.8mm, the carcass has been re-designed to fit Sweep’s inserts perfectly, providing more consistent performance, while the new improved sidewall design is developed to create better cornering traction and wear characteristics. The OG Spec tire has been selected as the official tire for the 2011 Xray Challenge Series and initial impressions were very positive, performing brilliantly at the 1st round of the series at West Coast RC Raceway.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
CSO have produced a full set of pulleys for the new Xray RX8 1/8th scale on road chassis. All pulleys are made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium and then hard coated, with the side disc featuring holes for reducing weight but also allowing debris to exit from the teeth. There is a 24T front one-way pulley, 18T middle shaft inside pulley, 29T front side pulley, 18T rear side pulley and a 20T brake disc holder pulley. The 18T middle shaft inside pulley is different from the original in that it can be fixed on the updated CSO steel shaft by set screw instead of e-clip for quick and easy replacement.
View the 18T middle pulley mounted here
More new parts for the Xray RX8 from Arrowmax, who have released these new rear and side pulley shaft collars. Made from high quality 7075 aluminium, they are a direct replacement for the standard plastic kit versions.
View photos of the parts mounted here
Xray’s new CNC-machined aluminuim shock collars can be used on Xray NT1 shock absorbers to increase the durability. These stylish and lightweight collars are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and have been strategically lightened. Sold in a set of four.
Officially licensed and Ready-To-Race, the winning number 18 Toyota Tundra of Kyle Busch is now available in 1/16 scale exclusively from Traxxas. During the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Kyle raced Chicagoland, Talladega and Homestead with Traxxas sponsorship and took the checkered flag every time he flew Traxxas colors. At season’s end, Kyle Busch Motorsports won the Owners’ Championship. To commemorate the exciting 2010 season and a new run at the Championship with Traxxas in 2011, Traxxas is proud to offer the new 1/16 Kyle Busch Camping World Race Replica truck. This high-performance model features the Velineon Brushless Power System for class-leading speed, coupled with full-time 4WD that makes it easy to drive like a pro. The drivetrain rides on full ball-bearings and delivers smooth, efficient power through Traxxas’ Torque-Control slipper clutch and proven telescoping u-joint drive shafts. The officially licensed body includes all the graphics of Kyle’s full-size no. 18 Toyota Tundra, right down to the Goodyear logos on a new NASCAR-style wheel and tire combination developed just for the Kyle Busch model.
View more images of the car here
Pirani RC have released this new clutch spring for on road 1/8 scale cars. This new generation of springs is made with a special steel that does not lose tension even after long use, helping to keep the clutch consistent for the length of a race, avoiding any loss of torque. Easy to regulate and high performance in high traction track conditions.
Source: Pirani RC [andreapirani.com]
