HPI RS32 & Renault R28 F1 replica
Seen for the first time at the 2009 Shizuoka Hobby Show back in May HPI have now released the RS 32, the company’s first 1/32 scale mini RC cars. A series of small cars with authentic drive performance they feature direct-drive 2WD, swing-arm suspension at front and T-bar suspension at rear, servo saver, 4 bevel diff gear, center suspension and a 2.4GHz radio set. All the necessary tools are included in the kit and you have a choice between the RTR version and the chassis set version, which is the combination of assembled chassis and body. Currently there is a 1991 Zexel Skyline, 1991 Taisan Klepper GT-R, 1991 Calsonic Skyline and 2 different coloured Skyline GT-R Group A racing cars. Also from HPI is the release of the officially licensed Renault R28 formula one shell for the Formula Ten chassis. The body is supplied with detailed decal sheets, which can also be purchased separately, and there is also a rear wing set, front wing set and barge board set to complete the authentic look.
Click here for more images of the RS32 and R28
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Xray News Round-up
Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.
- XRAY Presents new XII Link
- T3 Dominates Swedish Lucia Race
- XB808 2010 Takes TQ & Win at Clanfield winter champs R1
- T3 Dominates South German Qualifier R3
- T3 Wins Norwegian Winter Series R3
- XRAY at Buggy Party in Pattaya
- T2’009 Wins 2009 Malaysia National Championship
- T3 Wins Futaba Cup 2009
Click here to view the round-up
Saturday, January 2, 2010
VOLK genuine RC Car racing fuel
New from Much More racing is this VOLK genuine RC Car racing fuel. Available in 1 or 4 liter drums of 25%, it is specially formulated to give optimum power and protection to all types of nitro engines. Suitable for experienced racers, it features ultra low carbon, excellent throttle response and excellent idle.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Friday, January 1, 2010
Losi Slider RTR Graphite & Aluminium packages
Losi have released a whole host of performance updates for their 1/10 Slider RTR starting with this graphite performance package that includes a lightweight graphite chassis, a graphite battery brace and a graphite front shock tower. A further aluminium performance package gives your 1/10 Slider an enhancement in performance and style with these blue anodized parts. This package contains a rear connector set, a rear pivot, a rear bulkhead, a front clip, a steering brace, a lightened motor mount, a set of transmission braces and a set of wing mounts.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Friday, January 1, 2010
JS Racing .21 buggy engines
EB Mods have announced that the new JS Racing .21 engines are now available. This 3.5cc buggy engine features sleeve timing and port design which has been optimised for increased run time, while a reinforced crankcase allows for ‘better concentric mating during thermal expansion and contraction’. Utilizing an ABC piston and sleeve with 5 + 2 ports and single exhaust port, the engine’s 14mm crankshaft has been coated for reduced friction and longer engine life. Finally, the cooling head has been drilled for light weight and increased cooling and the supplied 2 needle carburetor comes with a 6.5mm, 7mm and 8mm venturi insert.
Source: EB Mods [ebmods.com]
Friday, January 1, 2010
RC Racing – Series 4 Episode 2
The producers of the RC TV show RC Racing were in touch to inform us that the 2nd episode of their 4th season premiers this Sunday on European cable channel Motors TV.
This Month we have the return of one of our most popular features – “Nick has a go!” This time he’s trying his hand at 1/10th off road at the Proline dirt arena, will it be a triumph or disaster? We also have race action from the event with the 4wd A final. We get to see the winners of last series home video competition and there is a report from the Large Scale Track Euros from the Brooklands circuit.
The show premiers at 21.50 in Europe, and 22:20 in the UK, on Motors TV this Sunday the 3rd of January and will receive several more showings across the month. Please check Motors TV site for further details.
Source: RC Racing TV [rcracing.tv]
Friday, January 1, 2010
LRP SXX Stock Spec BL Speed controller
LRP have introduced the new SXX Stock Spec brushless speed controller, based on the IFMAR World Championship winning SXX TC Spec with new developments specifically for stock-spec racing. Featuring dual ADPC max software, this allows independent adjustment of ‘Feel’ and ‘Boost’ for maximum flexibility and high power, while a twin BEC ensures constant 6V/3A output with 3.0V to 7.4V batteries meaning there is no need for a receiver battery for 1S LiPo or 4-cell NiMH Batteries. A revolutionary internal temp check system allows you to read the maximum internal temperature for both the speed control and motor while the AutoCell system is a fully adjustable cut-off system for all types of cells.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Friday, January 1, 2010
