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July 25, 2008

Xray NT1 hard coated Clutch Bell

Xray hard coated alu Clutch Bell

New for the Xray NT1 is this optional lightweight XCA clutchbell made from CNC-machined premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoated for extra durability and long life. The new clutchbell has reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability, with significant weight savings over the standard clutchbell: original clutch bell (6.25g), optional lightweight clutchbell (2.75g). Precision machined to the highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC machines, they feature a high-quality hardcoating, ensuring a perfect hard coated surface every time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 23, 2008

Reckward Tuning Wheel balancer

Reckward Tuning were in touch to give us a first look at their new wheel balancer, suitable for both 1:10th touring and seperately 1:5 scale. Designed to easily identify any imbalance in the wheel, the balancer comes un assembled and is supplied with clay to set in the wheel to correct the imbalance. Also available for checking 1/5th scale wheels, this version has been developed in close collaboration with top German driver Markus Feldmann.

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July 22, 2008

Xray M18 Pro Wheels for Rubber tires

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]

July 22, 2008

Hot Bodies 2-Way Diff

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]

July 21, 2008

Team C Tire Gauge and Holder

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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July 18, 2008

Team Magic E4 Option parts

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]

July 16, 2008

Capricorn “V” Velocity Carbon tyres

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]

July 16, 2008

Protoform Mulsanne LMP 200mm body

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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