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March 21, 2013

EcoPower Electron 610 AC charger

EcoPower’s Electron 610 AC charger can do it all, at an affordable price. Charge at up to 10-amps, set five adjustable profiles and charge all popular types of RC batteries (Lipo/LiFe/NiMH), the computer controlled Electron 610AC features a built-in power supply so users won’t have to invest in an additional unit to power their charger. Multiple charge modes let you choose between ‘normal’, ‘fast’ and ‘storage’, giving you flexibility when you’re at the track. The Electron 610 AC can charge up to 6S battery packs and has an internal lithium cell-balancer making it one of the most versatile chargers in it’s price range.

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March 21, 2013

Mugen MBX7 graphite front steering plate

Mugen Racing have released this new optional graphite front steering plate for the World Champion MBX7 Nitro Buggy. This new plate will improve steering response and durability and will be available shortly.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

March 21, 2013

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro details

Shepherd have released an image and details of the final design of the soon to be released and completely revised Velox V10 Pro. The re-designed front end features a ball-raced wire anti-roll bar, a narrower differential, new lower and upper wishbones, a carbon body mount support and a very small aluminium servo saver. The front lower arms can be mounted in two different positions using some eccentric inserts to adjust the roll-center, a unique feature in this class. Additionally the front shock tower has been updated to suit the latest geometry-changes of the shock position for a better steering response.

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March 21, 2013

SWorkz S350 shock towers

SWorkz new black power series lightened 7075 front and rear shock towers are now available for their S350 buggy. Made from 5mm thick 7075 aluminum, the designers have calculated the perfect balance between weight and strength. They are even lighter than the standard S350 shock tower and with all the new shock position and rear upper arm holes you will be able to bring your car to next level.

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March 21, 2013

Xray XB4 rubber o-rings

Xray have released these rubber o-rings in size 12x1mm suggested to use for Xray XB4 shock absorbers in the upper cap to prevent the shocks from leaking. Sold in a pack 10.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 20, 2013

Schumacher Stagger Rib SC tire

Schumacher announce the release of the Stagger Rib tread tire for short course trucks. Available in soft yellow compound the tire is designed for the front of 2WD trucks and best suited for EU-style astro turf tracks.

Source: Schumacher [racingcars.com]

March 20, 2013

Updated Pro-Line BullDog body shells

Available soon from Pro-Line Racing are several new or updated BullDog design body shells for popular 1/8th and 1/10th scale buggies and trucks. Completely new is the High Downforce BullDog line for the Team Associated RC8.2 and the Hot Bodies D812. The bodies are designed to increase high speed stability and also feature improved rear end downforce due to a spoiler design that guides more air towards the rear wing. Large roof air channels give the bodies a distinctive look. Other new or updated BullDog bodies are available for the TLR 8eight-E 2.0 buggy, the Team Associated B4.2 and T4.2 as well as the TLR 22. In addition to the 1/10th bodies Pro-Line also introduce the 7″ wide Stabilizer rear wing. The wing is designed to maximise rear downforce and comes in sets of two.

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March 20, 2013

Jirka Mara joins Vampire Racing

Vampire Racing announce that Xray factory team driver and two times EOS A-finalist, Jirka Mara joins Vampire Racing’s growing team of talented racers. Jirka already used VR equipment as a customer and will now receive full factory support during his campaign. He will use the entire line of Vampire racing products including the upcoming SR8 Plus 1/8th speed controller.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]