November 3, 2014

Orcan RS 9 MH .21 on-road engine

Orcan RS 9 MH .21 on-road engine

German company SMI Motorsport introduce the new RS 9 MH nitro engine for 1/8th on-road cars. Based off the NR9 9-channel World Championships winning engine the RS 9 MH is hand-tuned for maximum performance and it is available in three different specifications for small to medium, small to medium-large and medium-large to large tracks. The latter two also include an Orcan engine bag and engine sack for easy and secure engine storage and transportation.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]

November 1, 2014

Picco Torque .12 EMX-WC touring engine

Picco Torque .12 EMX-WC engine

Picco introduce the Torque .12 EMX-WC Edo modified X-type World Championship replica Touring racing engine that has been developed with the upcoming 1/10th Nitro World Championships in mind. The engine is completely redesigned and comes with a new long stroke layout to deliver great power over the entire RPM range, good fuel efficiency, and improved mid-range acceleration. The front ball bearing has been replaced with a 7mm inner diameter one and the components have been “hand modified” by Edoardo Picco using his extensive experience. The engine features a balanced 12mm “turbo” silicone-filled crankshaft for improved fuel flow and reduced weight, a super aligned “knife edged” aerodynamic connecting rod, a hand finished hard chromed brass liner with tear-trop work on the ports, and a lightened CNC machined piston made from high percentage silicone alloy billet. Other parts used include a large size finned turbo combustion chamber insert for better heat dissipation, new ultra light weight cooling head with an extra fin, hand modified rear back plate for improved fuel flow, Swiss quality 12mm main bearing and a composite slide carburettor with 5.4mm venturi inserts.

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October 31, 2014

HPI Micro RS4 Subaru WRX STI clear bodyshell

HPI Micro RS4 Subaru WRX STI clear bodyshell

HPI Racing’s Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross bodyshell is now also available in a clear version, allowing to create own paint schemes. The body ships with a large flexible vinyl decal sheet for detailing, including window lines, headlights, grilles, tail lights, HPI logos and several other details. A convenient overspray film is included, as well as vinyl window masks to make painting quick and easy. To make mounting the body simple, an instruction sheet is included and the body, that is made for a 150mm wheelbase chassis, has dimple marks for drill locations.

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October 31, 2014

T.O.P. Sabre S4 aluminium steering post mount

T.O.P. Sabre S4 aluminium steering post mount

T.O.P. introduce this optional steering post mount for the Sabre S4 touring car kit. Machined from aluminium and coming red anodised the part mounts atop the steering bellcranks and allows to stiffen the front end of the chassis by coupling the mount and the top deck. Included comes mounting hardware and a spacer that places between the Y-shaped mount and the top deck.

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October 31, 2014

Tamiya TT-02 Type-S touring car kit

Tamiya TT-02 Type-S touring car kit

The Tamiya TT-02 Type-S chassis builds upon the shaft-driven efficiency of the original TT-02 4WD platform and provides it with new suspension parts plus other race-proven features. The enhanced version of the TT-02 targets hobbyists looking to make the step up from beginner-level chassis to more advanced set-ups. Included with the Type-S kit come 3mm thick FRP damper stays, metal suspension mounts, long reversible suspension arms, CVA oil shocks, adjustable turnbuckles and metal cup joints. Also part of the package are cast aluminium wheel hex hubs, medium-narrow radial tyres and a Torque Tuned brushed motor.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

October 31, 2014

Tamiya TRF419 touring car kit

Tamiya TRF419 touring car kit

Seen for the first time at the recent All Japan Hobby Show Tamiya now release a first official image of their forthcoming TRF419 touring car kit. The successor to the TRF418 has been heavily tweaked and optimised to give racers an even better platform for racing at all sorts of levels – from club racing to the World Championships. The kit inherits the TRF418 suspension parts but aside from those, the rest of the chassis features a whole range of updates and new parts. Carbon fibre upper and lower decks have been redesigned for optimum chassis balance and to maximise the potential of new drivetrain parts. The dampers follow a new design, and combined with updated carbon fibre stays will provide improved traction on a range of track surface conditions. The new aluminium motor mount ensures that the chassis’ flexibility is fed back more efficiently while the motor position is altered to optimise weight distribution. The kit also features newly-designed bulkheads and gear differential unit and it will become available around end of December.

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October 31, 2014

Active Hobby Products WR-02 alloy motor guard

Active Hobby Products WR-02 alloy motor guard-1

Coming from Active Hobby Products and made for Tamiya’s WR-02 2WD wheeler chassis is an aluminium motor guard set. Included is a machined motor guard with numerous slots for cooling and weight reduction as well as all needed mounting hardware. The assembly protects the somewhat exposed motor of the WR-02 chassis during on-road and off-road abuse while adding a bit of visual impact at the same time. The set is available in four colours including blue, black, red and silver.

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