Hudy’s set-up system carrying bag for 1/8 on road cars is the perfect way to carry your set-up system with you to the track. The universal design allows you to carry most 1/8 on-road set-up systems available on the market, with a multitude of different pockets & straps to accommodate most popular components. Inside the bag, there are individual pockets and elasticized bands that can accommodate a set-up system, droop blocks & gauges, ride height gauges, set-up wheels, camber gauge and more. An isolated storage location is given for commonly-available tweak stations such as bubble-type tweak stations. Lightweight nylon for high strength and durability it features a super-modern look with stylish full-color graphics.
More information:www.hudy.net
More new items from Venom who have announced the latest addition to their line up of batteries with the release of these new 50C LiPo packs. Thoroughly tested and rated at a continuous 50C, these new packs are capable of 10 second bursts at 100C and are available in a wide variety of capacities and configurations to fit almost any power application. Venom’s new 50C hard case battery packs are perfect for the rigors of on and off road racing while the 2500, 3600 and 5000mAh packs are perfect for airplanes, helicopters and boat applications. All of Venom’s new 50C LiPo battery packs feature heavy gauge wire leads and the hard cases feature the company’s new patent pending Universal Plug System.
More information: www.venom-group.com
Some new products from Associated and Reedy, starting with the new set of CVDs from MIP for the SC18 and RC18R. Designed to enhance the performance of you car by improving delivery of power to the wheels, this set includes all the parts you need to make 2 complete CVD axles. For the Reedy 121VR .21 off road engine, is this new ceramic rear bearing, which will provide less friction, last longer than the standard steel bearing and will help your motor obtain higher RPM.
More information: www.rc10.com
Much More have released their new 1500mAh 6.6V 15C LiFE battery 1500mAh. Do to its voltage this hump size receiver pack can be used without a regulator and fits perfectly in most 1/8th scale cars that can handle this configuration of pack. Supplied with the commonly used Futaba/JR 2pin connector with XH2.5 balancing plug. LiFE has no memory effects, can be charged days or weeks in advance of use and does not require complete discharging before charge.
More information: www.much-more.co.kr
Following on from the news earlier in the week in which Mike Truhe was spotted running a new black headed motor in recent testing, Losi have announced the release of the Truhe Edition 21 ceramic buggy engine. Designed by renowned engine expert Adrien Bertin with feedback from Losi driver Mike Truhe, the Team Orion CRF .21 Mike Truhe Edition motor delivers the ultimate combination of speed, torque and fuel economy. This high-performance competition-level engine for 1/8-scale buggies and truggies features a patented CRF crankshaft, a 5-port ABC piston and cylinder, a custom-machined and lightened cylinder head, an aluminum twin-needle, a slide-valve carburetor with replaceable venturi inserts and an aerospace-quality ceramic rear bearing.
More information: www.losi.com
As with SMI and Serpent, the high quality Audi A5 200mm touring car body is now available from Shepherd Micro Racing. It offers excellent steering combined with a well-balanced overall handling and was recently used by 10 of 10 finalists at the German National Championship. It also fits perfectly to the soon to be release Shepherd Velox V10. A seperate rear wing, winglets, Audi decals and window masking tape are included.
More information: www.team-shepherd.com
Last weekend, one of the major highlights of the racing season took place in Slavkov/Czech Rep., close to the Austrian Border. The Kyosho World Cup Final is one of the most exciting and toughest brand trophy event throughout the year in manufacturers cup racing. Now in its 13th year it is the second time after 6 years that the event takes place in Slavkov. After days of rain all teams arrived to perfect weather conditions with am almost dry race track which has been fully refurbished with a new super smooth tarmac on the Auto Bayer Arena. The race track is very exciting to drive and is also the home track of the popular Czech driver Martin Bayer.
More information: www.kyosho.de
Sweep Racing have introduced their complete line of silicone oil, which have been laboratory blended and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality from bottle to bottle. Based on the industry-proven cSt rating, the new line of oils will be easy to adjust your shock or diff. With thinner oils suitable for shocks (up to Medium), and thicker oils suitable for differentials, you will be able to find the correct viscosity you need for your application. Supplied in a 70ml square shape bottle, their design makes it very easy to squeeze and prevents it from rolling off your workbench, and the slim nozzle makes filling easy and prevents excessive oil from being squeezed out. The back of the bottle has a small viewport that allows you to see the oil level inside the bottle.
More information: www.sweepracing.com
HARD Racing are showing the first details of their TT3, what they are calling the definition of the next generation tire truer, featuring convenience, speed and toughness. The new linear guide system has replaced the traditional tire truer track by using the stainless track rail, which allows you to move the truer easily with one hand. More details on this entry level truer when they are released.
More information: www.hard-racing.com
34th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about both the European Championships for 1/8th buggy in Austria and for 1/10th 200mm in Italy, the former seeing the team take the title.More information: www.teamxray.com
