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September 15, 2007

Jared Tebo is 4wd EP Worlds TQ

Our mate Jimmy over at oOple is doing his usual magic as he reports live on this years Electric Buggy World Championships that are held in Japan this week. As we already have seen, it was Hayato Matsuzaki that took the title in 2wd and now the 4wd guys have their turn to fight for a title of their own. Qualifying is over for the day and it was an all American / Japanese lock out of the main final placings with the US and Team Associated placing drivers in the first 3 spots with Jared Tebo on pole position, Ryan Maifield in 2nd and Ryan Cavalieri in 3rd all driving the new B44. Racing legend Hirosaka is in 4th, the first of the Japanese, and also worth noting is Billy Easton in 7th racing the new Serpent buggy prototype.

Check out the full results, reports and images over at oOple and be sure to support his sponsors who are making this coverage possible.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

September 15, 2007

Team Magic E4 EP Sedan

Team Magic E4 Electric Touring Car

Back in the middle of July, some new images of the new E4 EP touring car from Team Magic started surfacing on the internet and since then more and more information has become available and now we have the official word from the Taiwanese company themselves. Team Magic have quietly continued to develop and enhance this new car, since its first showing late last year in Chicago, and has had a lot of work and testing put into it to reach its current state. With testing complete, it’s time for Team Magic to introduce the latest step forward in electric touring car technology; the Team Magic E4.

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September 15, 2007

Hudy 1/8th Buggy Droop blocks

Hudy have announced the release of these first purpose designed and manufactured droop gauge support blocks for 1/8 Off-road. As with all droop support blocks their use is dead simple, simply remove the tires from your buggy and using a flat surface put the car chassis on the support blocks, placing the front support block below the servo saver and the rear support block below the rear suspension mounting. Then using a chassis droop gauge with elevated scales, measure the droop under the wheel axle hex, using the downstop screws to alter the suspension droop on each side of the car.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]

September 15, 2007

Much More Buggy stand

Much More Buggy Car stand

Korean R/C parts maker Much More have released a new range of buggy stands in a number of colours. Similar to their current line up of touring car stands these new versions are taller to allow the necessary clearance of the longer reaching suspension arms of electric buggies. Available in 3 colours – purple, blue and black, the stand is made from aluminum and sports the Much More logo on the side and top while the top surface features an anti slip material.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

September 15, 2007

Associated XP Coreless Digital Servos

Available in two versions, Team Associated’s XP Digital Servos feature many enhancements that improve vehicle control and on-track performance. Equipped with an all-new ultra-precise metal gear and an advanced microprocessor, the XP Digital Servo provides precise outputs and ultra-fast signal response. The state-of-the-art aluminum heat sink mid case lowers operating temperatures for fade-free performance.

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September 15, 2007

RB Products new Jacket range

RB Products Winter jackets

The release of these 2 new jackets from RB Products came at the start of September but as we missed them, here they are. The first up is the Praha Jacket (above right) which is a very fashionable looking winter coat with a charcoal grey/orange fire colour, this high-quality jacket has a soft polar fleece lining that will protect you from bad weather. The second jacket, called Gotteborg, is a brand new edition of the polar fleece jacket. Lighter and easier to wear this new RB Teamwear is smarter than ever with orange topstitchings and is adjustable to protect you against cold wind.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

September 15, 2007

HARD Super Soft Fuel Bottle

CML Distribution in the UK have announced the sale of this new supe soft fuel bottle by HARD Racing. This racing fuel bottle is made from a soft and pliable material which makes it easy to control the amount, and speed, of fuel delivered to your nitro vehicle. The bottle is smoke coloured and a new black fuel bottle holder comes with 2 different coloured caps.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

September 15, 2007

Venom Power LiPo Balance Charger

Venom Racing have released this LiPo balance charger which will charge 2 to 5 cell lithium polymer battery packs while individually charging each cell within the pack. This new LiPO balance charger is easy to use, doesnt have complicated wiring and is simple to set up.

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