Grid RC DX3R drop down adapter V2
Having already shipped its first drop-down adapter for the Spektrum DX3R transmitter, which gave much improved ergonomics by bringing the steering wheel in-line with the throttle trigger, Grid RC have released this second version. For 2011 they decided to mill the drop-down from a single aluminium billet instead of the two-piece version produced in 2010, the result is a lower weight of 38 grams, which is 10 grams lighter. The kit includes stainless steel fasteners and again installs in minutes.
Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Pro-Line & Chad Bradley continue thru 2011
Pro-Line have announced that newly signed JQ Products driver Chad Bradley will continue to use their products heading into the 2011 racing season. Chad gave the following statement:
I would like to say how much of an honor it is to be part of the 2011 Pro-Line Team. I know that I will have the best tires, wheels, bodies and accessories to go with my 1/8 Buggy, 1/8 Truck and Short Course while I am at the track. I believe this will be my fifteenth year on the Pro-Line team and one thing that has stood out throughout the years has been the people behind the scene at Pro-Line and their passion on making the best products possible. It’s so important to be associated with people that want to win. Pro-Line has a countless number of wins and everything that I have accomplished throughout the years is due to Pro-Line tires and wheels. Pro-Line has always been what has connected my race cars to track. I am very excited about the 2011 season. If you’re at the track, feel free to ask me what Pro-Line tires are working best for the condition. See you at the races.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Cobra R/C 13AMG & 16AMG servos
Cobra R/C have introduced this new range of sport servos available in their sport analogue range for the hobby enthusiast. Designed for 1/8th buggies & truggies as well as 1/10th on road and offroad vehicles, the 13AMG features metal gears and coreless motor and has 11kg (4,8v) to 13kg (6v) torque and 0.18sec to 0.14sec operating speed for the respective voltages while the similar 16AMG has 13kg (4,8v) to 16kg (6v) torque and 0.20sec to 0.16sec speeds. They will also release 3 new digital servos in late March and will consist of a 13kg and 16kg as well as a 9kg low profile case servo for electric touring cars were space is limited. All will consist of metal gears and 24bit microprocessor technology.
Source: Cobra R/C
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Maifield wins Pro buggy at CRCRC Midwest Champs
An amazing 2 weeks of action in Ohio ends with Ryan Maifield and JConcepts on top in the 1/8th buggy pro class taking the first big win in 2011. Ryan was a thrilling driver all weekend in the buggy class by first taking the TQ and then going on to win the 45-minute A-final against some the world’s finest drivers including Jesse Robbers, reigning IFMAR World Champion Cody King and Billy Easton. JConcepts Hybrids in green compound along with the Punisher body made the punishing easier as Ryan and his Associated RC8B made quick work of the fast, technical CRCRC layout with the fastest overall time during qualifying. In the 1/8th truck class, Ryan had to settle for 2nd place, 3.8 seconds behind eventual winner Jessie Robbers who drove a fantastic race. Pit strategy and traffic became a factor as Ryan battled hard for the entire 45 minutes with his RC8T-CE truck equipped with Punisher body and JConcepts Sevens tires.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Monday, January 24, 2011
Steven Weiss joins T.O.P. racing team
Having raced the new Photon touring car for some months now, former European Championship top qualifier and runner up Steven Weiss from Germany has officially joined the T.O.P. racing team. Steven will race the company’s Photon LiPo spec 2011 chassis in touring car as well as the Rebel12 in the 1/12th scale class. Prior to joining T.O.P. he ran for Yokomo which came after a 3 year stint with Xray.
Source: Raceport [raceport.de]
Monday, January 24, 2011
Andy Moore wins BRCA Winter Nationals
The permanent indoor carpet track at Ardent Raceway was the venue for the BRCA Winter National meeting, qualifying was by FTD with the top thirty two qualifiers going on to race a Reedy style Race of Champions with all drivers using 10.5 pro stock motors. Drivers not making the cut would contest the clubman title. The majority of the top UK national drivers were booked in and full quotas of 102 drivers were led away by current UK national champion Chris Grainger.
Continue reading the report here
Monday, January 24, 2011
Brennan Ralls teams up with NEMO Racing
NEMO Racing have welcomed Brennan Ralls as the latest addition to the Agama Racing Team. Brennan brings with him a wealth of experience, both in racing and in development, which no doubt will push the development of the A8 EVO forward. With his previous team Brennan provided a fantastic service to their customers, offering technical assistance both trackside and across the Internet forums and will continue to do this under the NEMO banner in 2011. Brennan will be involved in the development of the new products NEMO are planning in the coming months, as they look to expand their range through 2011.
I wish to thank Jon Hazlewood from Nemo racing for this opportunity to represent them for 2011 & beyond with the Agama A8 & product range. Having spoken with Jon a while back I can see great vision in his ideas & old school ethics he has adopted for Nemo Racing. The fantastic Agama A8 which customers are already enjoying & soon to be announced products gives a fantastic opportunity in equipment for both pro racer through to clubman. An easily accessible web site & new forum gives myself in the UK plus the new European driver line up an area to help out & build on product tips & info. I look forward to these coming years for some great racing but also to return back & reward Nemo Racing for what they see in me & their investment.
Source: NEMO Racing [nemoracing.com]
Monday, January 24, 2011
Xray XB808 2.3 & 2.5mm front ARB wires
Adding to the list of front anti-roll bar wires of different thickness already available for fine-tuning the setup of your XB808, Xray have released a 2.3mm and 2.5mm version. These anti-roll bars are manually manufactured in-house from premium heat-treated spring steel wire using precision bending machines that ensure equal side angles. Manually measured, selected, and straightened to eliminate all tweak.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Monday, January 24, 2011
