Sunday, December 10, 2006
Koop Yannick Aigoin’ s Rb C6 - begonnen Veiling Categories - Industry, RB Products, Engines, Off Road, Products - comments closed
Een tijdje geleden vermeldden wij dat TWF8 veilde daadwerkelijke motor die Yannick Aigoin won bijna de Kampioenschappen van de Wereld met. Goed is die veiling nu begonnen en op het tijdstip van het schrijven bedroeg het hoogste bod $200. Wat over dit groot is is dat iedereen een winnaar is, ontvangt de winnende bieder dit verbazende Rb C6 met uitlaatsysteem, dat vriendelijk door Rody Roem van de Producten van Rb wordt geschonken, en al geld gaat aan UNICEF. Een grote oorzaak in dit seizoen van het geven zo gelieve te gaan naar TWF8 over en te probeert om dit bod te winnen de veiling tot 25 van December in werking stelt.
Ga hier voor meer informatie over de veiling. Als u wilt dadelijk bieden verzend uw bod naar bidding@twf8.ws
De tweede episode ‘ RC Racing’ TV toont nu online is en kan hierboven op worden gelet. Deze show kan op TV van Motoren worden gezien en deze maand toont HPI Saveage X, een gesprek met Cecil Schumacher evenals tweede def. van dit zomers Elektrische het Reizen Kampioenschap van de Wereld van Italië dat gesprekken met Masami Hirosaka en Craig Drescher omvat.
Als u de eerste episode miste kunt u op het letten hier.
Bron: RC technologie [rctech.net]
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Het GEBRUL gaat met 6 cellen voor 2007 verder Categories - Industry, Electric, Racing - comments closed
Het het bestuursorgaanGEBRUL heeft van de V.S. een definitief besluit genomen om 6 cellen in hun gesanctioneerde elektrische gebeurtenissen voor 2007 te gebruiken na het spelen rond met het idee van het runnen van cel 4 voor het nieuwe seizoen. Dit move away van 6 cellen veroorzaakte veel verwarmd debat Internet forums en uiteindelijk werd het besloten door GEBRUL dat niet genoeg over de implicatie van dergelijke veranderingen werd gekend en als dusdanig zullen zij met de huidige configuratie voor volgend jaar blijven.
Op dit ogenblik heeft het GEBRUL bepaald dat er niet genoeg informatie is om een besluit op basis van goede informatie in verband met de beste richting te nemen in 2007 te nemen. Betreffende het aantal cellen in alle klassen zal er geen verandering in de bestaande regels zijn. ROAR will monitor the international developments of four and five cell racing and after careful evaluation, make its determination for the 2008 rules when appropriate.
Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Second helping of ‘RC Racing’ the show Categories - Video, Industry, Racing - comments closed
The second installment of the RC Car TV show, appropriately named ‘RC Racing‘, is coming to Motors TV in early December. HPI have once again given us the heads up and are understandably excited about it, as it features the second final from Italy in which team driver and employee Andy Moore won his World title. The first episode was interesting and well produced, if not a bit too much for the beginner, and we’re sure the second show will be more of the same and definitely worth the watch.
UK schedule only (people on Mainland Europe check your TV guides)
Wednesday - 6th December @ 21.30
Friday - 8th December @ 13.30
Saturday - 9th December @ 00.30
Monday - 11th December @ 13.00
Tuesday - 12th December @ 18.00
Wednesday - 20th December @ 23.30
Friday - 22nd December @ 13.30
If you missed the first episode you can watch it here.
Source: HPI Europe [hpi-europe.com]
Friday, November 24, 2006
ROAR thinking about 4 cell touring Categories - Industry, Electric, National, Racing - comments closed
It seems ROAR are at it again with their unpopular decisions, this time contemplating a switch to 4 cells in touring car class for 2007. There is quite a vocal discussion on the RC Tech forums about this decision with the majority of racers pretty pissed about any move to 4 cell but especially annoyed that, being seen as not in touch with modern racing, ROAR are not fit to make decisions of this magnitude without consulting its members. ROAR seem to be loosing, or have already lost, any credibility amongst the racing masses with a lot of racers claiming to be only members because their track requires it for insurance reasons and not because they wish to race in their sanctioned events. The move is also seen by some as a way to block any move to reintroduce Lipo cells in an effort to support the NiMH cell importers who some believe have ROAR in their back pocket. I think BadBoy on rcracing.com sums it up best:
I say ROAR excomm get your head out of your ass and make your organization have value by building a race organization instead of a political good ole boys club wearing knee pads and getting tea bagged by the importers.
A decision on this matter will take place in next couple of weeks and we will keep you updated on what happens.
Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]
Monday, November 20, 2006
US Magazine RC Driver goes on the offensive Categories - Industry - comments closed
We were sent an e-mail today, in which contained a statement from US magazine RC Driver that essentially accuses leading US magazine Radio Control Car Action of copying the styling of their magazine and was therefore unfairly trying to confuse potential buyers into buying RCCA. The single design element in question that they claim RC Car Action has effectively stolen from them is the red block at the top of the page in which the magazines name is displayed.
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Friday, November 17, 2006
RC Pro Series showing LiPo cells some love Categories - Industry, Events, Electric, Off Road, Racing - comments closed
Carlton over at the RC Pro series dropped us a mail to give us a heads up about the new regulations for the Electric Off road classes for their Winter series. The new rulings declare that LiPo are essentially allowed for all classes but Stock, which is cool, and whilst in the Brushless Truck Class and 1/18 Open there are no limitations in MAH, in the Mod 4wd, Mod Truck and Mod Buggy there is a cap of 4300 MAH on the cells used.
After being outlawed by ROAR it’s good to see a major race series adapt a sensible non alarmist ruling and allow the opportunity for anyone who wants to run LiPo’s to be able to do so by running in modified class.
You can read the rule changes after the jump… (more…)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
ROAR offer clarification on LiPo cells Categories - Industry, Racing - comments closed
We reported earlier this week about the decision by ROAR (US governing body) to ban all LiPo cells outright. They now offer some clarification on that decision and whilst their ruling on banning LiPo’s powering electric motors is final, they are still investigating whether or not to ban LiPo receiver cells or not on the grounds of safety.
For 2007 Lithium Polymer batteries are not permitted to compete with NiCad or NiMh batteries in electric class racing because the voltages are not equivalent nor do the pack dimensions match those currently observed by ROAR and IFMAR. This rule does not currently affect receiver packs at this time, however ROAR is concerned with the overall safety of these cells when located near or around flammable/combustible materials. ROAR will investigate this further.
So you can, for the moment, continue to use LiPo receiver cells at ROAR sanctioned events. We will keep you posted on any further developments.
Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]
