January 23, 2012

Nosram Pure 2 modified brushless motor

Nosram introduce the Pure 2 modified brushless motor. Newly designed from scratch the BL motor features a CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium can with cooling cut-outs to keep the running temperature low, comes with a 12.5mm sintered rotor and oversized ball bearings. Nosram’s PreciSensor system allows for easy timing adjustments using inserts and the motor will be available as 4.5T, 6.5T and 8.5T variant first with 4.0T, 5.0T and up to 10.5T versions to follow.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]


January 21, 2012

Paolo Morganti wins Novarossi Challenge

Last weekend Homestead RC Raceway was once again the host of the Novarossi Challenge. With sunny sky and a  beautiful Florida weather in the mid 70’s, everything was set to have a great weekend of racing. After a full day of practice the qualifications were underway and at the end was Paolo Morganti that claim the top spot. In the final Paolo started from pole and immediately build a lead keeping his position until a small mistake from his pit crew resulted in a flame out.  After the restart he was in second, on the same lap of the leader, and he had to push really hard to try to get the first position back. After an exciting 30 minutes final, he was able to win with a 2 laps cushion.

Source: Serpent [serpentamerica.com]


January 20, 2012

JConcepts Racing Team additions for ’12

Recently JConcepts have added a number of super star drivers to their already strong racing team. Driver’s like TLR’s Matt Chamber and Dustin Evans as well as Frank Root and UK-based Tony Truman will add a vast amount of experience. Matt Chambers reaches agreement in 2012 to run the JConcepts tire line.  The Denver, Colorado based TLR driver does his weekly racing at the Mile High R/C track while readying to strike at large events all over the World.

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January 20, 2012

STRC Traxxas 2WD green anodised aluminium parts

ST Racing Concepts introduce the green anodised aluminium parts series for the Traxxas 2WD Short Course truck. These parts will certainly be a hit for those wanting to hop-up their favourite energy drink theme short course truck or add some durability and great looks to their machine. Available are steering knuckles, front caster blocks, rear hub carriers, steering bellcranks, front bulkhead, shock caps, front and rear skid plate as well as lock-pin hex adapters. Most of the parts fit the Traxxas Monster Jam replicas also.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]


January 20, 2012

Buku Speed Tune clutch

The Buku Speed Tune clutch is the world’s first and only clutch for nitro RC vehicles that lets you independently tune the spring tension for each shoe without removing the motor or clutch bell. There is no need any more for pulling out the engine, breaking down your clutch, and picking a spring for each shoe. Each clutch shoe is equipped with a special Aramid fibre pad that is extremely wear resistant and that causes virtually no wear to the clutch bell. The extremely low wear rate and uniform friction characteristics of the Komposite fibre pads with no wear to the clutch bell create a very consistent and reliably performing clutch.

Source: Buku [bukupower.com]


January 20, 2012

LRP Vector X12L SC 550 5.0T motor

The LRP X12L Short Course 550-size motor is based on the well-known X12 brushless motor series by LRP. The longer “L” version is specially designed for the use in the somewhat heavier 1/10 scale 4WD Short Course trucks and sports adjustable timing, a sintered magnet 13mm rotor and speedy 5.0T winding that adds to the already existing 4.5T and 5.5T variants.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


January 20, 2012

Dynamite Passport UltraForce 200W charger

Dynamite’s Passport UltraForce produces up to 200W of charge power with AC/DC input voltage and an array of features that certain to catch the eye of even the most avid of RC enthusiasts. The UltraForce pumps out up to 10 amps of continuous current and up to 5 amps of discharge current. The charger sports an anodised black aluminium faceplate with brushed aluminium accents, easy-to-use push button navigation and enough power to sufficiently charge high capacity batteries with 1-3C charge rates.

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January 20, 2012

Evans and Phend join Team Orion nitro team

American super stars Dustin Evans and Dakotah Phend join Team Orion’s nitro team. From now on they will not only use the Swiss company’s World Championship winning electric products but also the World Champion engines and nitro products. Team Orion’s CEO Philippe Neidhart comments the recent addition to the strong US team:

“We are very excited to have the two world class drivers on board and we are proud that they will use our unique and patented CRF technology engines in their cars.”

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]


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