Yeah Racing SC10 4×4 rear arm mount D
April 30, 2012 Categories: RC News, Red RC, Team Associated Comment
Yeah Racing introduce the aluminium rear arm mount D for the Team Associated SC10 4×4 short course truck. The part is CNC-machined and comes blue anodised and is a direct replacement for the stock plastic part. Available are two variants, with 3-3 and 3-2 toe-in/anti-squat setting. Included are also three bushings one of which us a spare part in case you loose one of the others. Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
ProTek Prodigy 620 Duo multi-chemistry charger
The ProTek Prodigy 620 Duo is a multi-chemistry charger with two independent 400 watt channels, each with its own independent control panel, blue backlit LCD display, balance ports and sensor ports. It can charge LiPo, LiFe, or Li-Ion batteries up to 6S, 15-cell NiCd or NiMH batteries, and lead-acid batteries up to 20V. With the ability to fast charge, balance charge, and storage charge lithium cells, you can easily tailor the charge process to suit your needs, while individual cell voltage can be monitored during balance mode charging, allowing you to identify an imbalance in the cells and spot a weak cell before…
Frederic Bourillon wins 200mm Euros B
Last weekend saw the start of EFRA’s summer Euros calendar with the 200mm European Championship B in Monaco. Only a small number of drivers made it to the event with the actual reason for this is hard to tell. Partly it could be because of the tire issues, but there might be other reasons also. The class in general is having its difficulties, due to its complexity and you see more 1/10th scale drivers move to 1/8th. The scenery in Monaco, with its track against the mountains near La Turbie, is quit amazing and the organizer had made all efforts…
Bliss F7 On-Road engine
Bliss RC introduce the new F7 On-Road engine featuring a hand-tuned 7-port ABC liner, modified piston and a new carburettor and crankcase design. Other features are an aluminium/plastic composite carburettor with 8mm and 9mm venturi inserts, lightened cooling head, a conical conrod. The 1/8th scale engine comes including EFRA 2102 exhaust, silicone gaskets and mounting springs. Source: Bliss RC [blissrc.com]
Mark Green wins BRCA 1/8th round 2
The second round of the 2012 BRCA national championship was hosted by the Halifax circuit in West Yorkshire, the host club for the 2013 European A Championship. The entry for this circuit is normally high and with a good following so far this year, we had around 45 drivers present. With the tire additive issue set to be resolved with an EGM to be held on Saturday with all drivers present having to register for a vote. The item was with regards to changing the existing rule of ‘prohibited’ to ‘permitted’ to therefore allow the use of additive and most importantly prevent the lengthy …
Dutch 1/10th 200mm Nationals Rd1 report
The 1st round of the Dutch 1/10th 200mm Nationals was held at the MRC Real’80 track. Conditions proved to be tricky with a mostly wet Saturday and Sunday. With special ‘wet’ cars allowed everyone tried to get as much track time as possible and the second and third round of the qualifiers even took place at reasonable conditions. Qualifying for the NK class saw Daan Jacobs take the pole position ahead of Pedro Rombouts, Daan Stuiver and Ruben d’Arco. The wet but slowly drying final saw Daan Jacobs pulling away from the field eventually winning two laps in front of Janwillem…
Olivier Bultynck wins Belgian TC Nationals Rd2
Round two of the Belgian touring car nationals took place at indoor track of Lovanrc in the town of Zarren. The EFRA class was dominated by Thomas Stockman for the first two qualifiers but at the end it was Olivier Bultynck who took TQ followed by Thomas and Nick Joosens in third. The first A final saw a four minute battle for the win between Olivier and Thomas, who kept all spectators in suspense until Thomas made a small mistake giving Olivier the chance to pull away. Oliver was able to keep his pace and took the victory with Thomas came in …
MaxAmps internal plug low-resistance packs
MaxAmps announces the new internal plug option for the Race Edition 6500 7.4v 150c and the 5450 7.4v 120C LiPo packs. Unlike other bullet style connectors, there is no chance of reversing polarity since both the balancer and main plugs are keyed and they are specifically designed for vehicles with longer battery trays. The balancer tap is also built into the pack and offers a very clean look, both inside and outside of your vehicle. Source: MaxAmps [maxamps.com]
Boca Losi 8ight mini bearings
Boca Bearings introduce their bearings kits for the Losi 8ight mini buggy. They include 20 bearings to fit suspension, inner and outer hubs, drive shaft, steering and diffs and are available in several qualities such as rubber shielded chrome, ceramic variants with different seals as well as orange rubber sealed ABEC7 items. The ball races come greased or lightly oiled depending on the bearing specification for longest life or lowest rolling resistance. Source: Boca Bearings [bocabearings.com]
Novak Impact Racing Brushless ESC
Novak Electronics is introducing the smallest, most complete and feature-packed brushless ESC to date, the Impact Racing Brushless ESC with X-Drive. This pure, sensor-based brushless racing ESC is designed to accommodate the extreme demands of electric 2WD 1/10th scale off-road racing, the tight confines of 1/12th pan car racing, and is perfect for nearly all 1S and 2S LiPo racing classes. The Impact features Novak’s X-Drive for ultimate driving performance, and Novak’s new Super-Tuner firmware for faster set-up changes and more adjustability than ever before. – Full-Coverage Heat Sink. For proper heat dissipation, the Impact …
Sanwa/Airtronics M12 transmitter
Sanwa/Airtronics have introduced the M12, the new flagship transmitter which will replace the famous and very successful M11 unit. The new M12 claims to feature super high speed response (SSR) to the point where there is instant reaction to the drivers input for the ultimate driving feel. The new system also allows you to program the D/R settings to allow you to change trim or a curve in an instant to react to the changing conditions. The transmitter has also been made significantly lighter compared to its predecessor thanks to changes to the radio’s internal structure. Finally the M12 allows…
JConcepts Crossbows green compound
JConcepts introduce the green compound Crossbows 1/8 buggy tyres. The tyre that dominated the 2008-2009 IFMAR World Championships is now available in the super soft Green compound. The tyre combines a compact tyre body with crisp tread and separation and an aggressive rectangular lug technology. Included are closed cell profiled inserts. Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Xray XCA reverse clutch set
Xray introduce the XCA centrifugal axial reverse clutch set for the NT1 200mm nitro chassis. The set includes redesigned components which create a more dynamic clutch engagement suitable for most racing conditions, such as a super-lightweight flywheel, new black reinforced clutch flyweights, new smaller and super lightweight clutch bell, smaller diameter yellow clutch shoe, new conical clutch washer spring set, and a new aluminium clutch disc. Not included are the needed pinion gears. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
EDS multi driver
The EDS multi driver is a handy wrench with a total of seven tool tips that are stored within the handle. Included in the basic set are 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tips as well as 3.5mm flat head and 3.0mm and 4.5mm Phillips tips. The handle is CNC-machined from aluminium and comes red anodised. Additionally available are several hex, ball hex and nut driver tool tips. Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
Shepherd Velox V10 kevlar pulleys
Shepherd are happy to announce the release of the kevlar pulleys for the Velox V10 200mm nitro chassis. These low friction pulleys provide a better and smoother performance of the drivetrain and improve the acceleration due to a lower rotation mass. They are available for all pulleys except for the rear diff housing/pulley and come as set or as separate item. Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Serpent Cobra Avenger body shell
Serpent introduce the Avenger body shell for the Cobra S811 nitro buggy. Made from 1.0mm Lexan the body sports a cab forward design, roof fin for added engine protection, increased space for steering and throttle linkages and a separate nose cone. The body is meant to improve steering and jumping characteristics of the buggy and will hit the stores around mid-May. Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Pro-Line 1/16 2011 Camaro GS body
April 27, 2012 Categories: Pro-Line Racing, RC News, Red RC Comment
Pro-Line soon release the 2011 Camaro GS body shell for Traxxas’ 1/16 rally chassis. The body captures all of the racing details found on the GS racing machines, from the super-low front splitter and rear diffuser to the low-profile hood scoop. Made from clear polycarbonate the body comes with protective overspray film and includes decal sheet and window masks. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Pro-Line F-11 SC wheels
April 27, 2012 Categories: Pro-Line Racing, RC News, Red RC Comment
Pro-Line is proud to introduce an all-new Short Course wheel design: the Formula 11 spoke short course wheel. It brings the tough and rugged look of full-size Short Course trucks straight to your truck and features a moulded-in bead-loc ring, 11 triangulated spokes and a scale P-L logo. Available in black and white colour the wheel is available as +3mm off-set and ProTrac variant. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Pro-Line Toyota Tundra body
April 27, 2012 Categories: Pro-Line Racing, RC News, Red RC Comment
Pro-Line is proud to introduce the new Toyota Tundra short course body shell. It sports a huge front grille, pronounced fenders and PL’s Flo-Tek technology to keep the truck flying low and stuck to the track. The officially licensed body fits many of today’s trucks such as the Slash, SC10, XXX-SCT, Ten-SCTE, Ultima SC and Blitz comes with outer overspray film, window masks, and decal sheet. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Pro-Line Suburbs, Scrubs T & Square Fuzzies
April 27, 2012 Categories: Pro-Line Racing, RC News, Red RC Comment
Pro-Line introduce three new tyres for 1/10th and 1/8th scale off-road vehicles as well as the new lightweight Velocity wheels. The Suburbs 2WD front tyre provides a smooth steering response and features an offset house tyre tread that is ideal for outdoor hard-packed/blue grooved tracks or indoor clay surfaces. The Scrubs T 1/10 truck tyre have been seen at the recent 2012 Pro-Line Cactus Classic and features a tread design that combines ultra-low profile bars and pins into a specified design for hard packed/blue-grooved conditions and indoor clay tracks. The tyre can be run…