CEN Racing

CEN Racing 1/8th GSR 5.0 Nitro Monster Truck Overview

Zero — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0600

The GSR 5.0 on the dirt

Light-weight 23 mm hex 6 spoke wheel with super soft all terrain tire

This is one monster truck ready and willing to tear-up the track. CEN Racing claims a 2nd Place finish at the 2007 Monster Truck Nationals and their website exclaims that they were the only truck that didn't break in the A-main finals. Sporting a 5.0 cc Corsa engine and a 2-speed transmission, this truck is claims to reach speeds of about 45 mph. That is some Monster truck.

The CEN Racing 1/8th GSR 5.0 Nitro Monster Truck is loaded with some nice features which makes the claim of durability very believable. It has features like the Corsa 5.0 cc engine, a two speed transmission, Aluminum chassis, Aluminum shock towers, a protected radio box, "MTM" metal brake system which sports 4 disc brakes, and much more.

Downforce Racing Wing

Additional Features:

New super stiff shock springs to launch your GSR off ramps and dirt jumps!
Light-weight 23 mm hex 6 spoke wheel with super soft all terrain tire
Light-weight composite two piece tuned pipe
All new racing wing and wing mount with adjustable down-force! Provides added stability while jumping and traction at high speeds.
Powerful and durable rear exhaust 5.0cc Corsa engine with tons of power!
Newly designed body scheme that comes pre-painted and decaled.
Heavy duty Metal to Metal Brake system for superior stopping power.
Extremely lightweight composite drive-train for reduced rotating mass
Equipped with easy to use Allen hex screws
Machined one-piece engine mount with cooling fins suitable for most big block engines
Front and rear racing differentials with super hard steel gears for extreme durability.
Dual Vertical Chassis design that provides ultra rigid support
High impact skid plate bumpers to improve durability (front and rear)
Hardened steel 8 mm constant velocity axles
Heavy duty spindles and caster blocks with alloy wheel hubs
Protected radio box and battery case
Oil filled shocks with functional reservoirs to absorb all types of terrain.

Specifications:

The GSR 5.0 on the dirt

Length: 22.4 inch / 570 mm
Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.7kg
Engine: CORSA 5.0 engine
Width: 16.5 inch / 420 mm
Wheel size: 3.7inch / 94 mm
Transmission: 2 Speed Forward
Ground clearance: 3.15 inch / 80 mm
Tires: 6.2inch / 157 mm
Drive System: V Shaft Driven, 4 wheel drive
Overall Height: 9.84 inch / 250 mm
Wheelbase: 15.63inch /397 mm
Radio System: FM Digital Spec Radio
Fuel tank capacity: 220 cc
Chassis type: Dual VPC (Vertical Plate Chassis)
Differential type: Sealed 6-Gear Differential

For more information, check out the CEN Racing website.

Subaru WRX Off Road RC Car - CEN Racing

Zero — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:57:06 -0500

CEN Racing have released an all new off road 1/10th scale nitro odel of the popular rally car, the Subaru WRX. The Subaru WRX car is based on the popular Magnum NX platform.

Features:

Dual chamber tuned pipe with with high flow manifold
Super heavy duty adjustable rear toe-in rods
4 wheel braking
125cc fuel tanks with fuel filter
High performance teflon clutch shoes
Oil filled coil over shocks
Super hardened ring and pinions gears
Sealed radio and battery box

Specifications:

Length: 414mm
Width: 326mm
Wheel Base: 295mm
Clearance: 45mm
Weight: 2.5kg (5.6lb)

They Say:

CEN Racing pep's up their nitro off-road line up with the all new Subaru WRX. This 1/10th scale all terrain rally car is simply dialed! Take the WRX to your local track and shred the competition, or bash in your backyard for hours of fun. [...] Reliable/efficient shaft driven 4WD system combined with 2 speed transmission give you over 45mph out of the box. 125cc fuel tank is equipped to give you over 10 minutes of RC excitement. Drivetrain system is equipped with metal shafts supported by full precision ball bearing.

CEN Racing have a movie of the Subaru WRX in action :

Source: RC Universe

Magnum NX - CEN Racing

Zero — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:58:54 -0500

CEN Racing have just released a new Magnum NX 1/10 scale RTR monster truck.

Features include:

Dual chamber tuned pipe with with high flow manifold
Super heavy duty adjustable rear toe-in rods
4 wheel braking
125cc fuel tanks with fuel filter
High performance teflon clutch shoes
Oil filled coil over shocks
Super hardened ring and pinions gears
Sealed radio and battery box

Specifications:

Length:	435mm
Width:	299mm
Wheel Base:	355mm
Clearance:	60mm
Weight:	3kg (6.6lb)

They say:

With features such as a one piece low CG Chassis, recoil started NX 3.0 .18ci high power nitro engine, long travel oil filled shocks, full ball bearings, the MT-Spec 3.0 is loaded with features that allows it to dominate its competition with ease! This Ready To Run Monster Truck is more than just eye catching and loaded with race inspired features, it’s at the top of its game!

RC Universe have a video review of the truck on YouTube:

For more information, visit the CEN Racing website.