Charge two batteries at once with the Rugged Prophet Sport LiPo Duo from Dynamite. Designed for all users of 1−3S LiPo batteries, the 50Wx2 dual battery charger is an easy to use, rugged and portable, AC powered LiPo dual battery charger. Designed for novice, sport and experienced users that have multiple 1−3S, 100−5000mAh LiPo batteries to charge in a confined area or cluttered pit environment.
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Reds Racing USA have announced that Diatta Collymore from New York, NY will be running the M3T engine for 2012 in 1/10 on-road. Diatta has extensive race plans for 2012 and his first race with the M3T engine will be at the Winternats in Ft. Myers, Florida next week. Diatta had this to say:
I’m very excited to begin a new chapter in my racing career with Reds Racing USA. I couldn’t be thankful enough for the opportunity and I can’t wait to see how these new engines perform in my Xray chassis for this nitro season and many more.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing-usa.com]
Top Italian 1/8th scale racer Michele Romagnoli joins Team Sonic for the 2012 season. The Italian vice-champion of 2011 will be a strong addition to the team helping to improve the Sonic product line with his experience. Having finished 4th at the last European Championship in Luxembourg he is aiming to improve his result at the upcoming Euros in Portugal. Additionally he will attend all national championship races as well as some regional events.
Source: Sonic Engines [sonic-engines.com]
Futura 2012 have released their new tyre additive for wet surfaces. This new additive has been made with special components to improve traction on tire treads on slippery wet surfaces. It is enough to apply the additive on the tyre 2 minutes before the race or apply 2 coats for better traction, leaving couple of minutes between applications. Also Futura Wet comes in handy airtight cans with application brush, suitable for foam and rubber tyre.
Source: Futura [tyreadditive.com]
Spec-R have released their new 64P touring car spur gears. Made from high quality nylon with carbon, they are smooth, durable and lightweight and can fit a wide range of popular cars. Available from 105T to 116T.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Advantage Racing Products is now offering high quality air filters for many popular 1/8 Off-Road Buggies and Truggies. After several months of testing in a variety of conditions, they are very happy with the final product. These Air Filters provide an excellent balance of protection, performance, and cost. They come Pre-Oiled for the ultimate in convenience, and are also available dry for those who prefer to use their oil of choice. Available in packs of 4, 9, and 18 filters they are now available for the Losi 8ight/8ight-T, Serpent S811/S811T, Kyosho MP9 TKI2, Hot Bodies D8/D8T, Durango DNX408 and Mugen MBX6/MBX6T. They are currently working on filters for additional models and expect to have more available this spring.
Source: Advantage RP [advantageracingproducts.com]
KM Racing continue to release parts for the Xray NT1 with the introduction of their own range of 2-speed spur gears. Made from a durable high grade plastic, they are available in 53T, 54T & 55T for 2nd gear and 58T, 59T & 60T for 1st gear.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
Italian company Capricorn have released this rim reamer tool for 1/8th and 1/10th scale wheels. The tool is simple to use, fitting into the back side of a rim and using the axle hole as a central rotation point, it allows your to change the thickness of the wheel by shaving the material away. A rim with thinner material is softer and so provides more traction.
View the 1/10th rim reamer here
