Previously available for the Active diff on the XB808, Xray have released these lightweight outdrive adapters for the standard front & rear differentials. Made from Hudy spring steel, one of the toughest steel material available, the outdrives have been strategically machined to be lighter than the standard versions, while their special elongated design secures the drive shafts so they do not fall out in heavy jumps. CNC-machined on precision German long-turn machines they are additionally ground and strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight, then further hardened to ensure maximum strength and extra-long lifespan. Final precision hand-grinding ensures a very high tolerance to ensure an ultra-smooth tight fit in the diff body and diff gear.
More information: www.teamxray.com
Hot Bodies have released a whole range of new lightweight accessories used by Team HB drivers and suitable for the D8 and D8T cars. Replacing the stock steel versions, these lightweight aluminium parts include the upper shock fixing balls, upper suspension fixing balls, steering push rod balls, sway bar holders, shock end balls and finally king pin bushings. All parts are hard coated and sold in sets of 4.
More information: www.hbeurope.com
On the 15th to 16th of August, the ACO racing track in Fanling, Hong Kong will play host to the Xray Asian Championship Nitro Touring Challenge. Open only to racers with the 1/10th scale Xray NT1 chassis, using a Protoform body shell, your entry fee will not only let you take part but includes Tornado fuel for the duration of the event, a Dinner buffet on Sunday night and free transport to and from the track and the official hotel. Martin and Juraj Hudy will be present, not only to compete but will also be giving Tech talks and helping drivers with their cars throughout the weekend.
More information: www.teamxray.com
Futaba has announced the release of 2 new brushless products, the first being the new MC950CR brushless ESC. Extremely adjustable, with the ability to change parameters through your transmitter, it has large, isolated solder posts for quicker, safer wire attachment and features an aluminium case and comes with heat sink with removable fan. The other new item is a range of brushless servos, which claim to offer 30% faster response time, 500% more life time and all 16 types feature dual bearings and strong samarium cobalt magnets for smoother operation.
More information: www.futaba-rc.com
Spanish firm Ultimate Racing have announced that front running British driver Darren Bloomfield has joined their team. Having tested some UR products during the Euro Warm Up in Austria along with his Losi team mates Adam Drake, Mike Truhe and Yannick Aigoin, the Novarossi driver was in no doubt about the decision.
More information: www.ultimateracing.es
New from TABS technical tools comes this foam wheel for both the Sanwa M11 and a second version that suits most other brand transmitters. Made from Neoprene, making it similar to the current batch of wheel rubbers, it fits perfectly over the wheel without the need for gluing and is the same diameter of the originals, but with the addition of extra nobs for better grip and feel.
Alien Power have introduced these new H-Energy 7.4V 5200mAh competition LiPo packs. Featuring a 25C rating, they are mounted in a hard case to protect against impacts and are EFRA legal. The same size as a regular 6-cell configuration the pack has integrated 4mm gold connectors and balancer port.
More information: www.alienpower.net
New from Japanese company Kawada is this optional 2.4GHz antenna for both the Futaba 4PK and the Sanwa M11X. The first of a kind, this aftermarket antenna features a new profile and is 3.5cm shorter than the standard version but doesn’t loose any power or efficiency. Purely for looks, as the standard versions aren’t so long and function the same, the antennas are easily swapped.
New for the CAT SX, Schumacher have released this optional shock layout modification. Developed by the Schumacher design engineers together with their race team, it has benefits for varying types of tracks, however is especially good on very bumpy ones and those with low traction. The set comes with all the parts required to reverse the shock position to mount on the rear of the wishbone and reduce the wheelbase by 6mm. This enables greater rear weight bias, a more angled rear driveshaft and a more rearward wing position. All these things give the car more rear traction, however at the expense of high speed steering on most surfaces. The new 4mm thick carbon fibre camber link bracket included in the pack also allows for multiple link length’s due to its alternate hole positions.
More information: www.racing-cars.com
Team Associated’s new XP Series high-voltage servos aim to be better suited to the 7.4V LiPo packs used by racers in their cars these days. Most of the current generation of servos are designed only for 6.0V input, and this can cause reliability issues. These new servos feature updated motors and electronic circuitry that are designed to withstand the rigors of high-voltage operation in nitro vehicles. A metal gear version (MG) is perfect for use as the steering servo while the standard version is suitable for controlling the throttle. Even though they are designed to run with 7.4V, they can also be used with standard 6.0V NiMh receiver batteries and are also perfect for use as the steering servo in electric vehicles with the SC10 RTR actually coming equipped with the SHV1504MG.
More information : www.rc10.com
