New from Xray for the M18 Pro, are these solid dish rims for rubber tires. Suitable for use only with drive shafts with hex adaptors they are sold in a set of 4. Will also fit M18/NT18 when used with drive shafts with hex adaptors and alu nuts.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming as standard with the Cyclone TC, the new HB 2-Way Diff is available as an option for the standard Cyclone. This unique drivetrain part gives you the option of having one part act as a super-durable one-way diff as well as a locking spool, giving you the best of both worlds and letting you set up your car for both tight, twisty tracks and wide, sweeping courses. Comes complete with everything necessary for assembly and installation.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
Team C have announced the release of a number of new handy products for gas on road racers. Starting with this tyre diameter gauge, its a simple no fuss way to measure the diameter of your foam tires with a range from 0-80mm. Also new for easy transport of a full set of 1/8th scale foam tires is this on road tyre holder which can conveniently hold together a pair of rear and a pair of front tires simultaneously.
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Team Magic have released some new option parts for their E4 Electric Touring car, beginning with this new front shock tower. Made from carbon fibre, and machined to lighten the part further, the new stiffer tower has four different shock mounting holes to adapt the shock angle to your driving style and track conditions to get the best performance out of your car. Also new is this front bulkhead upper mount, that has been machined from 7075 aluminium, to increase strength in this area as well as increase chassis stiffness.
Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]
Our site sponsors Capricorn RC have announced the release of their “V” Velocity Carbon tyres. Available pre mounted on 1/10th scale Velocity Carbon wheels, the tyre has been cut from a single foam sheet and not from 2 sheets and glued together like most other tyres on the market. This gives shore uniformity, better performance, constant and uniform wear as well as more selective and accurate shore matching. Available in both 26mm and 30mm they come in 35, 37, 40, 42 and 45 shores.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
With the new 200mm pan car class gaining popularity with every passing month Protoform is introducing a new LeMans prototype body style, the Mulsanne LMP. This body incorporates the svelte look and the flowing lines of the many “factory works prototypes” that raced in the 24hr classic in the late 90’s. It features an add-on rear spoiler extension with a gurney flap as well as a high mounted wing. A pair of injection molded wing struts are included as well. The wing profile and wing strut lengths can be trimmed to optimize handling for both carpet and paved track surfaces and it’s designed to fit all of the latest in 200mm pan car chassis. It also comes complete with wing and spoiler hardware, window masks, and protective film. The decal sheets feature two different headlamp styles.
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Team Orion have announced that the long awaited CRF 21 on road engine will begin shipping worldwide next week. 1/8th scale on-road racers demand the highest performance and consistency from their engines, and Team Orion is ready to deliver with this new engine, combining elements of the CRF technology with established standards to produce a strong engine that provides a stunning balance of consistency and power.
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RB Products have announced the release of the very limited edition 3.5cc RB CJ004, a sport engine for on road racers. Offering racers the opportunity to power their on road cars without spending a large amount of money, this 7 port engine features the usual ABC construction of the RB Line and is supplied with a 9mm composite carburettor.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
