Yokomo Light Kit

January 9, 2005 in RC News | no comments

Available now from Yokomo are a Light Kit and Flashing Light Kit for the popular Drift Package kits.

SD-LU Light Kit
-Features 2 bright white LEDs for the headlights, 2 red LEDs for the taillights, and extension wires.

SD-LPU Flashing Light Kit
- Connects to the Light Kit to produce a flashing effect(7 times per second), just like the lights on the real D1 cars.

Yokomo Light Kit

Yokomo

HX3 Red Stripe tires

January 8, 2005 in RC News | 1 comment
HX3 stripped tires on Traxxas T-Maxx

Vantage Racing has just released unique new HX3 Red Stripe tires for most popular RC monster trucks. These tires have a distinctive red stripe mold into the tire right down the center of the tread. Apart from looking cool and different, the stripe helps you see your truck when it’s in a large group at the track, and it helps to visualize steering movement. The tire is the same outside diameter as the stock Revo tires, but the wheel is larger. This means the low-profile tires have a shorter sidewall, which means quicker steering response and better overall handling.
17mm hex hubs are included with the wheel/tire combo. The larger hubs help to absorb the punishment of larger and more powerful engines, so the wheels will be able to withstand much more stress. The two sets of included hubs specifically fit the stock axles of the Traxxas T-Maxx, and Revo, the HPI Savage and the Hot Bodies Lightning, but they should also fit other trucks with a similar axle configuration.
The tires come pre-glued to factory chrome-plated wheels. A molded foam insert keeps the tire shape so a softer rubber compound can be used for better traction. This version of the tire features a long-wear compound for balanced off-road traction and long tread life when running on asphalt and concrete surfaces.

HX3 stripped tires on HPI Savage

HX3 stripped tires on rims

Vantage Racing Content: Radio Control Zone

New HPI Savage SS 4.6 Kit with Nitro Star K4.6 Engine!

January 7, 2005 in RC News | no comments

This just in from Radio Control Zone

HPI Savage 4.6 kit box

New from HPI Racing is a high performance update to unassembled Savage SS monster truck, the Savage SS 4.6! There were subtle signs of the new truck when we saw press release photos of the dual disc break kit, new steering bellcrank/servo saver, and the big air cleaner. A sharp eye would have caught the new engine and other visual clues of this new SS 4.6 truck. Now the entire rig is here. Check out the new features:

HPI 4.6 Engine

The heart of the Savage SS 4.6 is a completely new 4.6cc (.28 cubic inch) engine that pumps out 2.9 horsepower for a top speed of 44 mph and enough power to do wheelies on command! The powerful K4.6 engine has an anodized billet aluminum head to keep it cool even during extreme off-road driving, true ABC construction using a long-life chromed sleeve, an all-new 8.5mm composite carburetor for high performance and Click to continue…

Modified V2 Endbell Kits Now Shipping

January 4, 2005 in RC News | no comments

Team Orion’s breakthrough TOP V2 Technology is now here and will begin shipping to distributors across America this week. The new Modified V2 Endbell Adaptation Kit is the perfect way to convert your ordinary modified motor into a high tech racing machine. Racers and drivers of all levels can experience less commutator wear, improved brush life and efficiency, which translates into more runs between rebuilds without sacrificing performance.

Available in five anodized colors and made from precision CNC aluminum, each endbell features angled V brush orientation, cylindrical bushes, intelligent anti-vibration spring system, circuit confirmation LED and a zero vibration bearing system. Complete with two pairs of brushes and four sets of springs, consumers have several tuning options, making it easy to optimize performance to their particular application.

Team Orion’s Modified V2 Endbell Adaptation Kit, whatever you think is best just got better

Team Orions modified endbell

Team Orion

Tamiya Nitro Force

January 3, 2005 in RC News | no comments

The Nitro Force is a high performance assembly glow engine buggy featuring an impressive low aerodynamic form and thrilling top speeds.

Solid chassis frame, double wishbone suspension, shaft-drive 4WD drive train, recoil start 2.5cc engine and tarmac tires ensures high speed buggy thrills and excitement. With the NDF-01 chassis designed to be used on both off-road dirt tracks and on-road tarmac circuits, the Nitro Force gives you the exciting buggy running that you have been looking for.

Tamiya Nitro Force

Tamiya

2005 Yokomo USA Catalog

January 2, 2005 in RC News | no comments

The new 2004-2005 Yokomo USA catalog is now available in printed and downloadble versions.

Just off the presses, Yokomo USA’s all-new 48 page catalog features information on all of their latest kits, parts, electronics, tools, and accessories, as well as parts lists and exploded view diagrams.

Check out the Yokomo USA website to download the catalog or find instructions on how to order a printed catalog.

Yokomo USA catalog

YokomoUSA

HPI Toureza Body

December 29, 2004 in RC News | no comments
HPI Toureza body

HPI is proud to introduce an original 1/10th scale touring car sedan body called the Toureza.

Featuring sleek, aerodynamic styling, molded wing, and precut decals, the Toureza is a race-inspired design that delivers high downforce for excellent traction on all surfaces. And, the Toureza doesn’t just handle great, it looks great too with the included photorealistic die-cut premium vinyl decals that feature window frames, headlights, grilles, tail lights and more, plus official logos.

This is a 200mm clear body that can be painted custom painted in a wide variety of styles using popular polycarbonate paints.

#17501 Toureza Body (200mm/WB255mm

HPI