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January 13, 2010

Schumacher Precision balance pivot set

Schumacher have announced the release of this car balancing jig, which can be used with a pair of scales to accurately measure the corner weights of your Mi4LP car. This is an increasingly important set up tool with LiPo batteries and new lower weight limits and the three point balancing system eliminates any false reading caused by chassis tweak. The Mi4LP chassis all have the correct holes for the mounting of this very accurate and simple system. View an instruction of how it works here (PDF).

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 10, 2010

CSO 966/733 Lightweight Brake disc

New from CSO Products in Hong Kong, is this lightweight brake disc for the Serpent 966 and 733. CNC machined from high quality steel, it has been hard coated for a longer lasting finish. The machined slots and holes help cool the disc ensuring fade free braking while also preventing the brake pads from glossing over.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

January 10, 2010

Kyosho’s all new Touring car

Seen for the first time in International competition, this pre-production version of the all new Kyosho Touring car is being raced at this year’s DHI Cup by European Championship finalist Christopher Krapp, who tells us that the new car is much better balanced for use with LiPos. Developed by Shin Adachi, it features bigger bore shocks, which are also longer, new shock towers front and rear, new rear hubs, new stabilizer points front and rear and a higher top deck for accommodating LiPo packs, such as the latest Team Orion version installed in his car. The motor mount is also new and brings the motor 1mm closer to the centre line for better weight distribution.

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January 9, 2010

Xceed RC 1/10th XS clutch system

Xceed RC have released the XS clutch for 1/10 gas on road cars. Extra small and light, this high performance, centrifugal clutch system fits all popular 1/10 scale gas on road cars and comprises of high quality aluminium and steel parts, superb quality yellow shoe material and flyweights. Supplied with a hard spring and top quality bearings, there are also suitable clutch bells available for Mugen, Xray, Serpent and later on Kyosho cars. These lightened bells are made from durable steel which has been precision machined for a solid bearing fit and which accept the standard gear pinions from the various brands.

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January 8, 2010

Serpent 733 Hard Nylon suspension parts

Serpent now offers hard nylon composite suspension parts for the 733 made from an extra stiff and extremely durable composite nylon, which have less flex than the standard parts. Under very high grip conditions, as well as under very high temperatures, the parts will perform best. The new parts, which are indicated with a H (hard) for easier identification, include rear lower wishbones, front lower wishbones and front upper wishbones or as a complete set of 6 pieces.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 8, 2010

Team Orion Marathon 1900 XL RX packs

Team Orion have developed an entirely new cell to create the largest capacity receiver pack, the Marathon 1900 XL. With the use of powerful digital servos in addition to larger and heavier cars like truggies and monster trucks, higher capacity receiver packs have become a must for nitro fans and only top-quality cells should be used to avoid loss of signal and radio glitches. Maximum capacity is a key advantage in racing and only Team Orion Marathon packs combine extreme capacity with incredible performance. Available in both flat and hump pack configurations, they also come in 1700mAh versions and with a choice of JR or BEC connectors.

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January 5, 2010

Hudy Set-Up Bag for 1/8 on-road cars

Hudy’s set-up system carrying bag for 1/8 on road cars is the perfect way to carry your set-up system with you to the track. The universal design allows you to carry most 1/8 on-road set-up systems available on the market, with a multitude of different pockets & straps to accommodate most popular components. Inside the bag, there are individual pockets and elasticized bands that can accommodate a set-up system, droop blocks & gauges, ride height gauges, set-up wheels, camber gauge and more. An isolated storage location is given for commonly-available tweak stations such as bubble-type tweak stations. Lightweight nylon for high strength and durability it features a super-modern look with stylish full-color graphics.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 4, 2010

Tamiya F104 options, tools & general parts

Tamiya have released a number of F104 options as well as some general parts and tools. Starting with the F104 parts, the aluminium upper suspension mount further fine tunes the chassis with the ability to choose from 4 different camber positions depending on how it is installed, while a new aluminium servo mount helps add greater steering rigidity and sharper steering response to your formula 1 chassis. Adding to the company’s updated TRF tool range, there are 2 new Philips screw drivers with medium and large tips and a medium sized flat head screw driver. For general use there are a set of 5×5 and 5x8mm fluorine coated ball connectors that ensure the smoothest surface for less friction loss, while for looks there are new sets of 3×8 and 3x6mm aluminum screws with flange design that helps create a more secure mounting surface for items such as lexan wings and steering servos.

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