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June 3, 2011

CRC Speedsport line of LiPos

For those enthusiasts that have really been wanting to try out CRC batteries, but couldn’t justify shelling out the coin for top level “Factory Team” racing packs, Team CRC’s new Speedsport line of LiPo batteries are just the answer you’ve been looking for. Team CRC’s Speedsport LiPos offer great battery packs at an even better price. These batteries pack a huge punch for your vehicle, not your wallet. Available in 5300mAh 40C 7.4V with bullet connectors, 5300mAh 40C 11.1V with TRA connector and a 5300mAh 40C 14.8V with deans connector.

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March 17, 2011

CRC Spur gears, top plate & camber gauges

CRC have released a number of new products starting with these new molder spur gears. The new spur gears use a 16 ball design to increase contact surface so your diff nut requires less tension to keep the diff from slipping. Less tension on the diff parts means more racing and less rebuilding. These new gears also use 3/32″ balls rather than 1/8″ to keep the rotating weight down and not sacrifice punch by adding the extra balls. Available in 76, 80, 88 and 96T. Also new is the rear top plate which closes in the rear pod, making for a stiffer, stronger pod. This does add some weight as you will have to replace the micro left bulkhead with another motor plate, but is especially helpful in modified where the extreme horsepower can cause some flex. This also makes the rear bottom plate more resistant to breakage during crashes. Finally there are new carbon fiber camber gauges that allow you to quickly and accurately set your camber. Works on 12th and 10th scale cars with measurements from 0.5 to 3.0 in 0.5 increments.

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February 3, 2011

Simo Ahoniemi joins Team CRC

Calandra Racing Concepts is happy to report a great new addition to the European race team, Finnish racing star, Simo Ahoniemi. The 2004 European Champ will use the full CRC race package; CRC Gen-XL 1:12th car, Pro Cut tires and Maxxcell Lipo battery pack. This season, Simo will attend the 2011 Euro’s in France as well as competing in the Finnish Nationals and other large events. Good luck to the new CRC Ace pilot. After a few practice sessions, Simo reports;

I have done my first test with CRC car and first impression is very good. Compared to the past, I have lots of rear traction. In the past, I have to be always very carefully not to steer too much into to corner. With CRC I can go much faster to the corners without loosing rear grip. I am very satisfied about the car performance. I can see lot of potential!

In his very first event running CRC, Simo dominated the first round of the Finnish Nationals with a T.Q. and wins in all 3 A-finals. Taking second at the event was Simo’s good friend and countryman, Teemu Saarinen. They dominated qualifying and the finals with a 1-2 effort over a very talented field. Joining the top 2 in the A-final was another CRC driver, Tony Raikas.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

January 7, 2011

CRC 2011 LiPo pack line-up

Calandra Racing Concepts has been very busy in the lab brewing up some powerful LiPo packs for 2011. All the batteries are specially built to their high standards of performance and durability. They mold their own cases, layup the lithium polymer chemical and assemble the cells to produce race winning packs that out perform all others, on the track and on the test machines. Unlike the many sticker manufactures that simply re-label some off the shelf LiPo cell, they make performance batteries, not just decals. The new line-up includes a 6300mAh 50C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 7.4V 2S pack and finally a low price 6100mAh 55C pack which is pre wired with deans connector. All packs are ROAR approved.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

December 16, 2010

CRC releases for December

CRC have released a number of new parts including this Encore shock shaft extender that replaces the stock ball cup on the end of the shaft allowing you to use any size/length of standard 4-40 ball cup. This allows you to make the shock quite a bit longer to fit on other manufacturers cars. Popular on some 1/10th scale oval cars, these new aluminium shock tower mounts allow you to vertically mount your carbon fiber shock tower to your chassis and also work well for mounting mini servos, such as the JR 3650, flat in 1/12th scale and 1/10th scale pan cars. New for the RC12R5 and similar to the CRC front ride height shim set, this new set comes with 3 pair of shims, 1 pair each of .010″ (0.25mm), .020″ (0.5mm) & .030″ (0.75mm). Team CRC have also created these two molded plastic pinion trees. This all new design sports pinion storage on all 4 sides which allows you to store a huge range of gears. The smaller tree holds pinion gears 18-45 teeth, while the larger tree holds 46-67 tooth gears. Finally CRC have released this simple foam car stand, perfect for under your pan car.

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December 15, 2010

CRC Blitz aluminium bellcrank steering arm

CRC have introduced this new steering arm for the Blitz, which adds a ton of strength, more precise steering control and is pretty sweet looking to boot. The aluminium construction adds a ton of strength and rigidity without adding too much weight. Many Blitz drivers have complained that even after they invest in a quality steering servo, they still didn’t have the feel that they were looking for. This is mostly because of the flex and deflection of the stock plastic pieces. This piece eliminates this weak link in the chain.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

October 12, 2010

CRC Gen-X 10 LE chassis

Straight from the winners circle at the 2010 IIC race in Vegas, the car that TQ’d and won both World GT classes is now available. Based on the multi-champion Gen-X 10 platform, the new LE incorporates the features and adjustments that Team CRC Racing has developed while traveling and racing the car at major races around the world. The new narrow, lightweight design enables the LE to be very nimble and aggressive in the corners. In addition, the new design is very efficient to manufacture, allowing you to enjoy the LE at a great price.

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July 8, 2010

CRC 8ight Flyhweel tool & update Tube Lube

CRC have released this new carbon fibre flywheel tool for the Losi 8ight and 8ight-T. Now you can properly tighten the clutch nut on your flywheel without damaging the flywheel by using a set of pliers. Also new from CRC is their updated range of tube lube that has been re-worked, re-lubed, & re-loaded, with better packaging for less leaks, and more available weights including 5000, 10000, 20000 and 30000.

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