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December 2, 2009

Hudy Flywheel puller

Hudy have introduced their new flywheel puller, to be used for the easy and safe removal of nitro engine flywheels. Without a proper tool it may be difficult to remove an engine flywheel without damaging the flywheel and/or marring the engine crankcase. The CNC-machined flywheel puller body is made from hard-anodized aluminium and additionally black-anodized with laser engraving. The central fine-pitch steel screw, with handle, makes flywheel removal easy with little effort. Fits flywheels used in RC competition engines (.12, .21, .25).

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

November 30, 2009

Novarossi 21R .21 buggy engine

Racing Experience have announced that their Novarossi R type buggy engine is back, with a new oversized purple head and modern R crankcase. It keeps its well known 3 port ABC piston sleeve and 14mm long stroke crankshaft and is still the most affordable racing engine manufactured in Europe, taking advantage of the Novarossi experience and knowledge.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.eu]

November 23, 2009

RB Limited Edition 1 engine & pipe combo

New from RB is this limited edition 1 engine plus polished inline pipe set. Many drivers are looking for the best combination of price and quality and so RB decided to make an engine combo that didn’t compromise on the performance, quality or reliability but with a very interesting price. This 5 port 3,5cc buggy engine features a bi-turbo crankshaft, lightened cooling head and turbo combustion chamber and comes with a RB homologated in-line pipe and compact manifold. Quantity limited to 300 pieces for the whole World.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

November 22, 2009

Schepis Models to distribute Sirio Engines

We received the exclusive news that Sirio engines, who up until recently were distributed by A.M.R.C., will now be distributed worldwide by Schepis Models. We were given the information from Gino Voghera (above right) from Lavorazioni Meccaniche Srl who was visiting the Offroad Meeting in Italy along with Salvatore Schepis, owner of Schepis Models. We can expect an official announcement on the partnership in the coming days.

November 17, 2009

Distribution shake-up for Star Motor Sirio

In the ongoing saga regarding the Sirio brand, we received a notice from from Lavorazioni Meccaniche Srl, owner of the Star Motor – Sirio brand, that they have ended their exclusive distribution agreement with A.M.R.C. Srl, a company setup by Andrea Rossi and Rody Roem among others. LM went on to state that starting immediately all Star Motor – Sirio customers should contact them directly for any of their commercial or technical needs. LM also wanted to “thank A.M.R.C.Srl for their important support for the promotion of their brands made in these months of successful cooperation”.

November 17, 2009

Max Power Next-Gen Turbo glow plugs

New from Italian brand Max Power are these all new turbo glow plugs. Made from Inox steel, these turbo type plugs are designed for use in high performance racing engines, with the element made from the best quality material for optimum performance, reliability and ability to work in really hot temperatures. Available in number 4 for 12 engines until outside temp of 20°C, number 5 for 12 engines over 20°C and 3,5cc off road until 20/22°C, number 6 for 3,5cc off road over 22/25°C°C and 3,5cc on road until 22/25°C and number 7 suitable only for 3,5cc on road over 25/30°C.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]

November 13, 2009

Xceed RC 4200 NiMh pack & Air Filter set

Two new products from Xceed RC, who have released a complete off road air filter set as well as this 4200 NiMh battery pack. The 6 cell 7.2V pack is pre assembled and comes with a Tamiya style plug, making it suitable for use in RC cars as well as starter boxes and other uses. The air filter set includes a hard plastic case and top plate that keeps the filter elements well mounted and protected. The 2 foam elements are precision cut from quality foam that is great for retaining the filter oil while allowing for optimal air flow.

Click here to see the air filter set

November 10, 2009

Picco .21 Buggy Evo4 engine

Italian engine company Picco Micromotori have released their latest 3.5cc buggy engine with the introduction of the .21 Buggy Evo4. The motor features a completely redesigned combustion chamber, which is now larger, and a new cooling head, which together help better dissipate heat from the engine. The carburetor has also received some attention and has been improved by using two o-rings on the max needle to prevent any air entering the carb, while the low needle shape has been given a new shape for smoother power delivery and better fuel consumption.

Click here for a photo of the new combustion chamber