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September 7, 2010

X-Power dNano tires, motors & more

X-Power continues to release new products for dNano racers. First up are the foam racing wheels available in four compounds, very soft, soft, medium and hard. The foam tires are pre-mounted and glued to lightweight racing wheels, eliminating the possibility of lost tires during important racing heats. Also new is two new motors, the XTreme for high speed & elevated torque. It has 40-50% more speed and 30% more torque than the previously released ‘hot’ motor and the Radical Black for super torque & elevated speed. It has 35-40% more speed and 40% more torque than the ‘hot’ motor. Additional items include 1:43 scale racing stickers, optional spoiler kit, easy adjust differential & conversion kit as well a much more.

View more of the products here

September 7, 2010

Shepherd Titanium screws & aluminum pivot balls

Shepherd have introduced a new range of screws to their existing product line. These premium titanium screws are machined from the highest grade raw material and compared to the standard screws, these titanium versions are about 45% lighter and lower the overall weight significantly. Available in 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12, 4×8 & 4x10mm countersunk versions and 3×6, 3×8, 3×10 & 3x12mm button head versions. They are also available as complete sets for the Velox V8 and the Velox V10. To further lighten your car these new aluminium pivot balls are CNC-machined from premium German aluminium and nickle plated to increase wear resistance and lifespan. The weight saving is about 60% compared to the standard balls and they are available in D6 short, D6 and D7 versions.

View the pivot balls here

September 7, 2010

Yeah Racing Transformula F1 conversion kit

New from Yeah Racing is the Transformula F1 conversion kit. Designed in collaboration with Worlds finalist and organiser of the Japanese F1RCGP series, Hideo Kitazawa it uses the assumption that the link system is more effective in high speed impacts and offers better control in bumpy conditions than the current t-bar system that is used in the majority of F1 chassis’. This single kit allows you to convert your car between the kits standard T-bar and the linkage system to find the one that best suits the track. The kit features an all new chassis, battery plate, servo mount and motor mount and it has been built using 2.5mm carbon fibre that utilizes a pivot-ball linkage rear suspension which allows for independent adjustment for chassis roll, bump and alignment. The motor mount and T-bar mount are machined from 7075 aluminium to strengthen the model with the best performance. The kit fits with F103 front arms and F103/F104 differential so users can easily convert their existing car to this new model.

View more images of the conversion here

September 5, 2010

RAC Photon one-piece centre spur/pulley

New from Racing Art Company is this one piece spur/ centre pulley for the TOP Photon. Made from black acetal, a strong general engineering plastic, as a single piece it is 100% concentric and machined to a very high standard. Featuring 12 holes drilled through the spur part to make the component as light as possible, it is available in various tooth sizes in both 64DP and 48DP.

Source: RAC [rac.cc]

September 3, 2010

Protoform P37-N 200mm Sedan body

For the last 6 years the Protoform Stratus 3.1 has been one of the most popular and successful 200mm gas-sedan bodies. It’s still used even today in race winning performances by many top ranked pro drivers. Today, Protoform is proud to release the P37-N (nitro) 200mm Gas Sedan body to continue that legacy. This new P37-N body uses some of the time tested and proven design features of the 3.1 but includes many evolutionary improvements to aid down force and steering capabilities. The wing struts are enlarged and new oversized nylon wing hardware is now included with the body. The body conforms to all the ERFA “Global Body Spec” criteria and it comes with protective coating, decals and window masks. Available in Lite and PRO-Lite weights.

View more images of the shell here

September 3, 2010

Protoform P909 PRO-Lite body

By popular demand Protoform is now making the “PRO-Lite” version of the P909 1:8 On-Road body available to everyone. The success and reputation of this body continues to grow with Mike Swauger winning the ROAR Nationals using the P909 body and Robert Pietsch’s domination of the 2010 1:8 On-Road European Championships in Italy. Made from extremely durable .025″ lexan material it is super light and not recommend for use by novice racers.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

September 1, 2010

O.S. Speed new concept silencers

Seen during our coverage of the World Championships in Houston, O.S. Speed have released further details on their new line of on road exhaust systems. These new exhausts are fixed to the manifold with a pair of aluminium clamps which prevent the silencer from disconnecting during races. Unlike conventional spring connection, the semicircular clamps enable the adjustment of the pipe to any direction. The pipe itself makes the low to middle range response of the engine more snappy while maintaining top speed power. Available for the .21 (FEMCA & IFMAR legal) and .12 (EFRA & IFMAR legal) engines.

View how the clamp works here

September 1, 2010

DnM Tech belt guide for GP touring car

DnM Tech have released these belt guides for use on any GP touring car chassis’. Not sure if there is a need for such a product, but they claim it prevents the belts from expanding and skipping teeth which helps prolong the life of the belt. It can also be used as a belt tensioner and as you can see from the photos it is possible to mount this single product in many different positions and configurations. Available in blue, purple and silver.

View another application for the belt guide