November 1, 2007

East Coast Bodies 190mm BMW 320Si

ECB BMW 320SI-WTCC 190mm Body

East Coast Bodies have released this all new BMW 320SI World Touring car spec 190mm bodyshell, suitable for all conditions and offering super smooth handling in low and high speed turns. Designed to allow easy setting on all different surfaces, including carpet, this shell claims to deliver faster lap-times and high performance. A neat feature of this body is that it comes supplied with 3 type of wing, which enables you the option of adjusting between high, medium and low downforce.

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November 1, 2007

Charge RC Kyosho Spada bumper

Charge RC Kyosho Spada bumper

Charge RC in Japan have announced the upcoming release of this extra wide bumper for the Kyosho Spada gas powered 1/12th scale. Made from 3mm thick impact resistant material, the bumper extends to the full width of the body shell helping to protect the front end of the car in the event of an accident. Available from November 10th.

Source: Charge RC [charge-rc.com]


November 1, 2007

3 Racing Automatic Tire Truer V2

3 Racing Automatic Tire Truer Version 2.0

3 Racing, makers of after market upgrade parts for R/C Cars, have just released the 2nd version of their Automatic tire truer. As with the first generation truer, it has a variable speed fully-automatic truing cycle, adjustable sanding edge and comes supplied with wheel adaptors for 1/8, 1/10 and 1/12 scale tires. What’s new is that you can now power it using built in batteries, similar to a starter box, it now has a handle and comes supplied in an extra light-weight protection box.

Source: 3 Racing [3racing.com.hk]


October 31, 2007

Atomic RC Xray NT1 optionals

Atomic RC Xray NT1 optionals

Atomic RC have released yet more optional parts for their favourite 1/10th 200mm, the Xray NT1. Adding to their already extensive line-up, the new parts include a reinforced rear stabilizer mount, aluminium 7075 hex wheel adapters and middle mounts for the radio tray. Also newly available is a lightweight 2nd gear adapter, an aluminium center shaft mounting bracket, a flex-control engine mount set, lightweight delrin adjustable nut for use on the 8.4mm pivot balls and finally a graphite brake linkage set.

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October 30, 2007

Team Titan Motonica & Mugen Pinion gears

Team Titan Motonica & Mugen Pinion gears

Team Titan have released a new range of high quality, very durable, pinion gears for the Motonica P8.0R and Mugen MRX-4X. Available in 16T, 17T, 20T and 21T, they have been made from hard coated high quality 7075-T6 aluminium and claim to last twice the time as the original versions.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]


October 29, 2007

Kawada M300 wheel axle spacers

 Kawada M300 wheel axle spacers

Kawada have released some spacers for the rear axle of their M300, and other 1/12th scales with 1/4″ (6.35mm) axles. Made from aluminium they are sold in a set of 12 with 4 of each size, 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm widths, and help adjust the rear track width of the car as shown in the picture above.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]


October 26, 2007

Eagle Racing Camber gauge

Eagle Racing Camber gauge

Eagle Racing have released details about their new camber gauge that has a measurement range of plus or minus 10 degrees. Available in blue, light blue, purple, red or black, this aluminium gauge features the Eagle Racing logo and can accurately measure the camber angle on most circuit based cars.

Source: Eagle Racing [eaglemodel.com]


October 26, 2007

Serpent S400 Foam Conversion set

Serpent S400 Foam Conversion set

Serpent have announced the release of this carbon conversion set for their Serpent S400 electric touring car. Enabling a great performance advantage on carpet, combined with the use of foam tyres, the set features a machined 3.4mm thick carbon fibre 6-cell chassis plate, which is extremely stiff and perfect for these high grip conditions. A great feature of this chassis plate is that along with the recessed mounting points, to lower the overall centre-of-gravity, the cell slots have be pre machined so no extra preparation in this area is needed. Also included in the set is stiff, front and rear, upper plates that also sport extensions that enable you to further stiffen the chassis by mounting the 4 supplied aluminium posts to both the upper and lower plates.

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