Swiss company SMP Racing parts have released these new grade 5 titanium CV axles for the Losi 8ight 2.0 1/8th 4wd buggy. These super light weight parts not only look great but add extra strength for maximum durability.
Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]
Round 2 of the Western Australian Formula 1 RC series, sponsored by Ryper Hobbies, went north of Perth to the PRECC indoor track in Midland. With a change of surface from outdoor asphalt to indoor carpet, as well as no traction additive being permitted, it was shaping up to be a very open meet. Drivers scrambled to find the best set up without the aid of traction compound, and laptimes slowly dropped during practice.
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Introducing the Bully from RC4wd, which the manufacturers claim is the most advanced MOA (Motor on Axle) competition crawler on the market. Not only is this crawler full metal, it also comes with many innovative features including unique V chassis with delrin skid plate, 40:1 gear radio bully axle, 8mm XVD (Xtreme Velocity Drive), round knuckles for extreme steering angle, clocked gear case, x-lock comp ready tires, 2.4Ghz Radio, comp-ready ESC/BEC, 45T brushed motor and aluminum beadlock wheels.
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Xray have released two new large-sized pit towels, perfect for the pit tables of 1/10 and 1/8 scale model cars. Made of heavy-duty cloth material they come in two versions with full-color printed graphics.
JConcepts have dropped us a mail to show off their latest body for the RC8B. They have fitted an exclusive new design that incorporates the Punisher treatment along with extended side-pods for increased control surfaces and function. Along with the initial photos, they have also included a video showing the new shell in testing and we can expect to have more photos and release information soon.
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Hudy have released a set of lead weights with super-strong 3M adhesive. The set includes four 5g weights, four 10g weights, which can be easily placed around the chassis of your car.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Our sport has seen some great advances in technology over the past few seasons. The introduction of brushless motors and LiPo batteries has made the sport a more level playing field and a lot more user friendly. Lately however the pace of electronic development has outpaced the sport for many with the latest Stock Spec Speedos become a major talking point. During our most recent events in the Czech Republic and Poland it was very easy to see that racing was being determined by the latest speedo rather than the individual ability of each driver and after racing it was clear that this was taking the fun out of our events for the majority of the Pro-Stock racers who have traveled across Europe with us to be a part of the Euro Touring Series.
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Spektrum have introduced two new surface servos, the S6040 and S6030. The S6040 combines the impressive ultra fast .08 second transit time with 167oz of torque and titanium gears. The coreless motor allows for extended motor life and a smoother operation. This performance, along with the smooth precision of its dual ball bearing output shaft and titanium gears, makes it the ultimate upgrade. The heavy-duty, metal-gear S6030 puts out an incredible 278 oz-in of torque making it the perfect servo for 1/10-scale monster trucks, buggies and truggies. And it delivers this torque with silky smooth precision thanks to its dual ball-bearing output shaft.
Source: Spektrum [spektrumrc.com]
