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August 31, 2010

Spec-R Droop gauge set & Support blocks

New from Spec-R design is this precision droop gauge set and height adjustable support blocks for 1/10 cars. The droop gauge is made from CNC machined aluminium and features a measuring range from 29.5mm to 33.6mm between the set up board and drive axle. When you select the +0.5mm support blocks, it can provide the odd number data to set up the cars. Measuring from the height of the drive axles ensures that there will be no interference from the plastic parts.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

August 30, 2010

Cube Racing Reference rubber tires

Cube Racing have introduced their line of 1/10 rubber tires. Reference rubber tires are newly developed for high competition carpet & asphalt tracks providing consistence traction. Available loose, they are also available as pre-mounts, perfect for control tire races. Sold in 35R and 40R versions.

Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]

August 27, 2010

Team Associated TC6 touring car

Having got the World Exclusive on the new TC6 at the World Championships in Burgdorf back in June, Team Associated have released full details on their new electric touring car chassis. Designed to take full advantage of all the latest technological advances made in 1:10 scale electronics, the TC6 has been optimized to use all of the benefits offered by brushless motor systems and LiPo batteries. The engineers behind the doors of Area 51 have been hard at work developing the TC6 to blend the best qualities of high performance and adjustability without sacrificing durability or ease of maintenance.

View more details and images here

August 27, 2010

T-Works TRF416 spool drive cups

New from T-Works for the Tamiya TRF416 and 415 are these spool drive cups. Made from CNC machined Delrin the drive cups are light weight yet durable, while the covers are made from aluminium for extra strength. Sold in a complete set of 2.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 26, 2010

Edam Spirit bulkheads, engine mount & gearbox

Edam Racing have released a number of new optional parts for their Spirit 1/10th 200mm chassis. First up are these CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminium front bulkheads with gold anodized surface treatment. Designed to provide better steering and overall stiffness at the front part of the car. Also new is this one piece engine mount, also made from gold anodised 7075-T6 aluminium, designed to be lightweight and enhance the car’s overall responsiveness. Edam have also released this upgraded 2-speed gearbox system consisting of q lightweight 1st & 2nd speed housing, with modified 6x10x13mm bearing positioning within the 2nd speed housing for more consistency during gear shifts.

View the other parts here

August 25, 2010

TOP Racing Photon alu centre pulleys

New from TOP Racing for their Photon touring car are these optional centre pulleys. Made from hard anodized aluminium, and combined with holes along the flange to allow dirt to escape, these new parts are more durable than the standard plastic parts.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]

August 24, 2010

Max Power XXL3 WC edition engine

Max Power have released the WC edition of their XXL3, which won the World Championships earlier this month in Houston, Texas in the hands of Ralph Burch. The motor features a crankcase with a new sleeve position and shape of the fuel inlet, new light cooling head with Texas logo and WC graphics, new style button with precise fitting and o-ring for preventing dust entering the motor and preventing vibrations of the cooling head. The 3 port EFRA legal piston sleeve set has a new wrist pin piston height, while the lightweight piston itself has been CNC machined from a silicon aluminium compound. A balanced siliconed shaft sports a new super torque timing setting, while a new insulated carburetor makes for super consistent tuning and makes it easy to restart in all temperatures.

View more photos of the engine here

August 21, 2010

Exotek Racing GXR ABC Hobby Genetic converison

New from Exotek Racing for the ABC Hobby Genetic chassis is this high performance, super narrow and lightweight chassis conversion called GXR. The new setup allows for more LiPo battery options, accepting round or square type flat bottomed 7.4v LiPo packs including Thunder Power, IB and Orion. The narrowed carbon fibre chassis reduces chassis scrub for better handling and more corner speeds yet plenty of room to mount electronics, while the narrow carbon fibre 1 piece top deck reduces tweak and allows just enough flex to increase overall traction.

View more images of the GXR here