Contact RC tires close to production
After the recent announcement of the new brand of foam tires Contact RC, Schumacher staff have been busy installing their new automatic machinery, overseen by Piero Torregiani at the Schumacher head site in Northampton. Above is the first pictures of the new 1/8th wheel and tire combo to come from these machines. Contact RC tires aim to bring you the highest standards possible for foam tire manufacturing ensuring the racer has quality and consistent performance time and time again. Full production will start shortly and for further information on this new exciting brand you can contact piero(at)racing-cars.com
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Friday, May 28, 2010
Mugen MRX-5 1/8th scale chassis
Having first shown you CAD images and just a few days ago the first photos, Mugen have now released studio photos of their new MRX-5 together with an interview with lead designer and team driver Robert Pietsch. Successful testing in both Europe and Japan has been completed and Mugen Seiki Japan has given the go-ahead to go into full production effective immediately. Robert has been more than satisfied with the intensive test program and feels the new car offers very high traction and lots of steering. The car is really easy to drive and above all is faster than its predecessor.
View the full interview and complete images here
Friday, May 28, 2010
Mugen MBX-6/6T optional lower rear bracket
New from Mugen Seiki is this rear lower arm mount for the MBX-6 and 6T. This machined aluminum bracket houses the new plastic bushings which offers increased strength in this area and allows you to only replace the bushings when they get worn, not the entire bracket. The bushings, which can also be bought separately, come with 3 different pivot pin mounting positions to make multiple combination’s for roll centre adjustment.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Friday, May 28, 2010
Bitty Design 8ight EU Fighter shell
Having shown us their prototype Losi 8ight EU Fighter body shell last month, Bitty Design were in touch to tell us that their new body has been finalised and is now available. The new EU style shell features a fin along the top along with more pronounced channel over the back of the car to improve the downforce in high speed turns. Also thanks to a new air scoop situated along the side of the cockpit, the throttle and brake linkages don’t rub off the inside of the shell when in operation. Developed by Factory Losi driver Riccardo Rabitti, this new body has already won the 2nd round of the Italian Championships.
View more images of the shell here
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Reedy Race of Champions – Preview
The Reedy Race of Champions has long time been a favorite race of mine to watch, for as it seemed that no other race would go on around the country and all eyes were on this race. As we know in the past this most prestigious race has been held at the Tamiya facility headquartered in Sunny Aliso Viejo California and its time there has always been a great race to watch and participate.
Continue reading the preview here
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Venom Gambler 2wd SC truck – Sneak peek
Venom have been in contact to give us a sneak peek at the production version of their new SC truck, the 2wd Gambler. This is the evolution of the SCX prototype that was shown at the toy fair in Germany in February and has been refined from that version, with new graphics, wheels and tires as well as being given a new name.
View the feature list and more images of the new truck here
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Xceed 5000mAh 40C LiPo packs
More new products from Xceed who have released these high quality LiPo packs in 1S and 2S versions. Both EFRA legal, the 2S 5000mAh 40C pack comes with a hard case with internal plugs and is mainly used for 1/10th electric racing, while the 1S 5000mAh 40C hard case pack comes pre fitted with a deans connector and is suitable for 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars. Expect Xceed to add to their line up of competition cells in the future.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
BRCC get permanent indoor track in Charleroi
Belgian electro Off-road racing club BRCC have announced that they now have a permanent indoor track in Charleroi, Lodelinsart. Jean-Paul Voumart and his BRCC-crew have been the organising force behind the well-known EIR-races and also recently a 24 hour Endurance race. Having previously rented the venue for certain weekends, the track would always have to be rebuilt each weekend, but now they have exclusive use of the venue so the astroturf will remain down permanently and although they currently have a good layout, it can be changed, as the astroturf-mat covers the complete track-surface. Plans are underway that will see the BRCC again organising the BRCC Winter Trophy and of course future EIR-races & Belgian Nationals and drivers will be able to train on the permanent indoor astroturf track in between races.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
