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December 2, 2011

Xceed XC setup board

Xceed have introduced this stylish top quality carbon fibre set-up board, called the XC board. The XC board is 47cm x 37cm and 11mm thick making it a perfect size for 1/10 and 1/8 cars and will fit in most commonly used pit bags and trolleys. The set-up board is made in a “sandwich” construction, with the top and bottom in full carbon fibre and the inside a strong aluminum honeycomb structure for straightness and stability. The edges have been rounded and the sides well protected. The board is supplied in a protective cell-foam bag with Xceed livery. To be released in January.

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December 2, 2011

Arrowmax complete tool sets

Arrowmax have released a complete range of high quality, durable tools supplied in a tool bag for a reasonable price. The basic tool set comes with the main tools you use in almost every class of RC racing such as allen, ball allen, flat head, philips, nut spinner, reamer and exhaust spring tool and you can have up to 24-28 tools per bag, to make it more complete depending on the class you run. They also have a specific set for buggy racing and if you order a full set you can have your name lasered onto the handle free of charge.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 2, 2011

Racers Edge 2012 power wrenches

Back by popular demand and updated for 2012, the Racers Edge Power Wrenches come complete with grips and in all common standard and metric sizes. Color coded aluminium handles, just like the original series, for quick reference in your pit box. The hex tips are precision ground and tougher than ever before and the new ‘ Grenade’ grips make for a locked in but comfortable feel for those long wrenching sessions.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

December 1, 2011

Xtreme Racing SCTE carbon options

Xtreme Racing announces 2 new aftermarket carbon fibre items for the Team Losi SCTE adding to its popular line of carbon fibre off-road products. New is a carbon fibre transponder mount, which allows for easy transponder mounting, and a lightweight carbon fibre diff support mount.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

December 1, 2011

Daniel Vega joins Reds Racing

Reds Racing have announced top Spanish Agama driver Daniel Vega as their new official team driver. Reds Racing expects some great results in 2012 with Daniel, but apart from driving he will also manage distribution and build a Factory Race Team for the Spanish and Portuguese off-road markets.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

December 1, 2011

Contact Tyres 1/8th decal disks

Contact Tyres have announced that from today all their 1/8th tyres will include super strong decal disks for front and rear. After successful testing with their top drivers, including World and European Champion Robert Pietsch, they have manufactured these disks to give the opportunity to all of customers to try the aerodynamic benefits. The decals are super easy to fit and make the car more stable and easy to drive during long finals.

Source: Contact Tyres [racing-cars.com]

December 1, 2011

Adrian Berntsen signs to ORCA Products

ORCA has made its first move into establishing a line of drivers in Europe to promote and use the ORCA line of products. By signing Adrian Berntsen, ORCA gets a super professional driver with plenty of potential for the future. The Big Guy from the north has made an impact on the racing scene in recent years, not only because of his size, but also with impressive results. Adrian has won 3 Norwegian titles, took the 2010 EFRA Junior European Champion and has been a European Championship finalist for the past two years. Adrian will use the full line of ORCA speed products including Vritra VTC MK2 Speed Controller, RX2 Brushless motors and Infinity LiPo batteries. Adrian has this to say:

First of all, I would like to thank my previous sponsor LRP and Reto for all the support they have given me the last couple of years of my racing career. Nevertheless I am very happy to join the ORCA racing team and looking forward to use these products for the racing season starting already this upcoming weekend. This is a good step for my career to get closer to the top in the international racing scene. I want to thank Andreas Myrberg at AME – ORCA Germany to help me to sign this deal.

Source: AME [team-ame.com]

December 1, 2011

Brain Stuff aluminium uniball set

More items from available for the Capricorn, Xray, Serpent and Shepherd. The set, which include 14 5.8mm balls, 2 flanged for rear hub and 2 for the upright, weigh in at only 4.27 grams compared to 12.78 grams for the standard steel versions. Made from aluminium they have received a special coating which makes they extremely hard and durable.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]